Yingluck Will Talk With NSC Chief Over Transfer

[Lite Beer]

Yingluck will talk with NSC chief over transfer

By Jeerapong Prasertpolkrung,

Atapoom Ongkulna

The Nation on Sunday

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said yesterday she would talk to Thawil Pliansri, secretary-general of the National Security Council, about plans to transfer him to an unspecified post following news reports that he would be replaced by the incumbent national police chief, Wichean Potephosree

Yingluck said she had found out via the media that Thawil threatened on Friday to file a complaint with the Central Administrative Court due to the reported change.

"I will find some time to talk to Thawil, but I don't know when. Now I have to do my work first, then we will talk," she said.

Asked what she would do to prevent conflicts and negative impacts from the transfer, the PM said she had yet to discuss the move in detail and whether it was suitable.

Yingluck said the government was still considering what position Thawil should be put in.

Asked whether it is possible to move him to a post as permanent secretary of a ministry, as he had suggested, Yingluck said: "Today it is for each agency to consider and propose a reshuffle. Personally, I haven't pointed out where to move Thawil to."

On Friday, Thawil said his position would be equivalent to that of a permanent secretary, not an inspector-general at the PM's Office Ministry, which was the role he was reportedly to be given.

The row over the NSC chief's job stems from a move to make Priewpan Damapong - Thaksin's brother-in-law and Yingluck's cousin - head of the police.

Opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has called on state officials to fight for justice if they are removed from posts unfairly. But Yingluck said the government would give priority to suitability for jobs and would always be fair to everyone.

Abhisit yesterday said no matter what the end result was at least one government official would face an impact from the transfer. And it had only taken place because the government wanted to give Police General Priewpan Damapong the job of national police chief.

Deputy national police chief Priewpan is the brother of Khunying Pojaman na Pombejra, ex-wife of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who is Yingluck's brother.

"Yingluck's claim that it [the transfer] was Chalerm's decision was not true, as it is over a deputy premier's authority," Abhisit said.

"Moreover, did the transfer get approval from Deputy Prime Minister Kowit Wattana, who is in charge of national security? Today, society can see everything is done 'according to orders'.

"This is how this government works. And the people need the prime minister to clarify, as the reshuffle for the national police chief post's resulted in the removal of the NSC secretary-general, although it is not time for a reshuffle," Abhisit said.

Yingluck said last week she trusted her deputy Chalerm Yoobamrung to consider who should replace Wichean as head of the police, after Wichean's alleged failure to crack down on gambling dens in Bangkok.

Chairman of the Office of the Civil Service Commission's ethics committee, Sarawut Menasawet, said if Thawil felt he was being removed unfairly, he could file a complaint against Chalerm after the transfer takes effect.

As well as considering the writ, the committee allows each side to clarify their position two times. It would consider the case fairly and without any pressure, Sarawut said, adding that if the committee's ruling did not satisfy a plaintiff, they could file a complaint with the Administrative Court afterwards.

Thawil said on Friday he would also seek assistance via regular channels with the Office of the Civil Service Commission's ethics committee.

-- The Nation 2011-09-04

[janverbeem]

"I will find some time to talk to Thawil, but I don't know when. Now I have to do my work first, then we will talk," she said.

First I have to make a call to Dubai,but he isn't home yet.

Asked what she would do to prevent conflicts and negative impacts from the transfer, the PM said she had yet to discuss the move in detail and whether it was suitable.

Can't you wait until big brother give me the details?

Edited September 4, 2011 by janverbeem

[OzMick]

Why does a PM "..... discuss the move in detail and whether it was suitable." after the announcement has been made?

In a move with major national security implications, why was it not discussed at a cabinet meeting with the appropriate Minister present?

This lot shoots from the lip and then tries to lie their way out afterwards. The PM has taken on the Ministry of PPP (Platitudes, Prevarications and Perjury) and is obviously doing a splendid job.

[hammered]

Opposition leader Abhisit has called on state officials planted by him and his allies to fight tooth and nail to remain and stymie the elected government thet those officials utterly despise while conveniently forgetting how he didnt even consider such things under his own regime. Now voted out of office he expects the bureacracy to prevent PTP from governing. Pretty obvious plan really.

Is anyone actually deluded enough to think PTP are going to allow a guy who was in the CRES to oversea security? Think about what the CRES did and that odd document they produced that saw ridicule even from dem supporting media. And then think back to how anyone who may possible have been even vaguely sympathetic to Thaksin was cleansed by the Abhisit regime without any consideration for their dignity.

To understand what these moves symbolise and the very clear and powerful message they send I once again recommend a look at the Manager amulet cartoon re Wichien (and remember Manager is not a red sympathetic publication). It makes it easy to understand the sheer panic and desperate attempts at defence emanating form the Dems and their paymasters. This is extremely high level power game stuff and not about a few heads of things

[Bakseedaa]

Opposition leader Abhisit has called on state officials planted by him and his allies to fight tooth and nail to remain and stymie the elected government thet those officials utterly despise while conveniently forgetting how he didnt even consider such things under his own regime. Now voted out of office he expects the bureacracy to prevent PTP from governing. Pretty obvious plan really.

Is anyone actually deluded enough to think PTP are going to allow a guy who was in the CRES to oversea security? Think about what the CRES did and that odd document they produced that saw ridicule even from dem supporting media. And then think back to how anyone who may possible have been even vaguely sympathetic to Thaksin was cleansed by the Abhisit regime without any consideration for their dignity.

To understand what these moves symbolise and the very clear and powerful message they send I once again recommend a look at the Manager amulet cartoon re Wichien (and remember Manager is not a red sympathetic publication). It makes it easy to understand the sheer panic and desperate attempts at defence emanating form the Dems and their paymasters. This is extremely high level power game stuff and not about a few heads of things

So says his wife..........

[OzMick]

Opposition leader Abhisit has called on state officials planted by him and his allies to fight tooth and nail to remain and stymie the elected government thet those officials utterly despise while conveniently forgetting how he didnt even consider such things under his own regime. Now voted out of office he expects the bureacracy to prevent PTP from governing. Pretty obvious plan really.

Is anyone actually deluded enough to think PTP are going to allow a guy who was in the CRES to oversea security? Think about what the CRES did and that odd document they produced that saw ridicule even from dem supporting media. And then think back to how anyone who may possible have been even vaguely sympathetic to Thaksin was cleansed by the Abhisit regime without any consideration for their dignity.

To understand what these moves symbolise and the very clear and powerful message they send I once again recommend a look at the Manager amulet cartoon re Wichien (and remember Manager is not a red sympathetic publication). It makes it easy to understand the sheer panic and desperate attempts at defence emanating form the Dems and their paymasters. This is extremely high level power game stuff and not about a few heads of things

What a dirty trick, getting public servants to fight to hold their position. He should fight fair like PTP, and organise an armed insurrection and a couple of border incursions.

[Pib]

Movement of high level officials around almost sounds like the Musical Chairs game, but the govt sees the people walking around the chairs and controls when the music stops. With the game played this way, you can pretty much confirm who is going to be setting in the last chair even when the game first begins.

[OzMick]

Opposition leader Abhisit has called on state officials planted by him and his allies to fight tooth and nail to remain and stymie the elected government thet those officials utterly despise while conveniently forgetting how he didnt even consider such things under his own regime. Now voted out of office he expects the bureacracy to prevent PTP from governing. Pretty obvious plan really.

Is anyone actually deluded enough to think PTP are going to allow a guy who was in the CRES to oversea security? Think about what the CRES did and that odd document they produced that saw ridicule even from dem supporting media. And then think back to how anyone who may possible have been even vaguely sympathetic to Thaksin was cleansed by the Abhisit regime without any consideration for their dignity.

To understand what these moves symbolise and the very clear and powerful message they send I once again recommend a look at the Manager amulet cartoon re Wichien (and remember Manager is not a red sympathetic publication). It makes it easy to understand the sheer panic and desperate attempts at defence emanating form the Dems and their paymasters. This is extremely high level power game stuff and not about a few heads of things

"............anyone who may possible have been even vaguely sympathetic to Thaksin was cleansed by the Abhisit regime without any consideration for their dignity."

Crap. Did not Damapong retain his deputy police chief job, albeit passed over due to his Thaksin-granted seniority. How is that "cleansed..... without any consideration for their dignity."

they would have been well within their rights to demote him to the rank he held before nepotistically promoted.

[patjem]

Opposition leader Abhisit has called on state officials planted by him and his allies to fight tooth and nail to remain and stymie the elected government thet those officials utterly despise while conveniently forgetting how he didnt even consider such things under his own regime. Now voted out of office he expects the bureacracy to prevent PTP from governing. Pretty obvious plan really.

Is anyone actually deluded enough to think PTP are going to allow a guy who was in the CRES to oversea security? Think about what the CRES did and that odd document they produced that saw ridicule even from dem supporting media. And then think back to how anyone who may possible have been even vaguely sympathetic to Thaksin was cleansed by the Abhisit regime without any consideration for their dignity.

To understand what these moves symbolise and the very clear and powerful message they send I once again recommend a look at the Manager amulet cartoon re Wichien (and remember Manager is not a red sympathetic publication). It makes it easy to understand the sheer panic and desperate attempts at defence emanating form the Dems and their paymasters. This is extremely high level power game stuff and not about a few heads of things

you need to update your spellchecker.