webfact Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 PM's secretary general Bantoon 'resigns' Piyanart Srivalo The Nation BANGKOK: -- The prime minister's secretary general Bantoon Supakvanit has submitted his resignation following dissatisfaction from PM Yingluck Shinawatra, a source from the ruling Pheu Thai Party said yesterday. The premier's brother Thaksin Shinawatra and his ex-wife Khunying Pojaman were also said to be dissatisfied with Bantoon's performance, the source said. Bantoon, a former director of the Budget Bureau and later a Pheu Thai MP, has been seen as focusing too much on bureaucratic jobs, which has left the PM with a heavy workload. Bantoon, 62, did not go to work yesterday and had his belongings collected from his office, the source said. He appeared to be upset that much of his work was recently taken over by Suranand Vejjajiva, who has worked closely with the PM. Caretaker government spokesman Thitima Chaisang confirmed that Bantoon was absent from work yesterday but declined to confirm he had resigned. She expressed sympathy for his service in the post without much political experience. One of Bantoon's deputies is likely to take over till Prommin Lertsuridej returns from a five-year ban in May. -- The Nation 2012-02-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GentlemanJim Posted February 27, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Why are the media even bothering to report that Thaksin and his ex wife were dissatisfied with the guys performance. This is turning into a joke. Imagine in the UK if they said Camerons PS has resigned as Cameron was dissatisfied with the performance and so to was tony Blair and Cheryl Blair? Not only is Thaksin a fugative criminal, his wife is divorced from him and is nothing to do with government. I am astonished as to how obvious and open the Shinawatra's actions are, and how this country is letting them get away with the bid to take it over. Breathtaking arrogance and the press are feeding them and giving them oxygen. Edited February 27, 2012 by GentlemanJim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reasonableman Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 My guess it was to prompt this type of reaction. It is gratuitous. Why are the media even bothering to report that Thaksin and his ex wife were dissatisfied with the guys performance. This is turning into a joke. Imagine in the UK if they said Camerons PS has resigned as Cameron was dissatisfied with the performance and so to was tony Blair and Cheryl Blair? Not only is Thaksin a fugative criminal, his wife is divorced from him and is nothing to do with government. I am astonished as to how obvious and open the Shinawatra's actions are, and how this country is letting them get away with the bid to take it over. Breathtaking arrogance and the press are feeding them and giving them oxygen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 My guess it was to prompt this type of reaction. It is gratuitous. Why are the media even bothering to report that Thaksin and his ex wife were dissatisfied with the guys performance. This is turning into a joke. Imagine in the UK if they said Camerons PS has resigned as Cameron was dissatisfied with the performance and so to was tony Blair and Cheryl Blair? Not only is Thaksin a fugative criminal, his wife is divorced from him and is nothing to do with government. I am astonished as to how obvious and open the Shinawatra's actions are, and how this country is letting them get away with the bid to take it over. Breathtaking arrogance and the press are feeding them and giving them oxygen. Well a reaction from a Brit doesn't matter here or there does it, and Thais don't react in the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reasonableman Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) You might be pleasantly surprised. Thais do most certainly formulate their own opinions, and they may well be the same as Brits' ;-) but I guess they may feel more reluctant/inhibited about expressing them openly. Self-censorship is common, other than in private conversations with like-minded trustees. IMO My guess it was to prompt this type of reaction. It is gratuitous. Why are the media even bothering to report that Thaksin and his ex wife were dissatisfied with the guys performance. This is turning into a joke. Imagine in the UK if they said Camerons PS has resigned as Cameron was dissatisfied with the performance and so to was tony Blair and Cheryl Blair? Not only is Thaksin a fugative criminal, his wife is divorced from him and is nothing to do with government. I am astonished as to how obvious and open the Shinawatra's actions are, and how this country is letting them get away with the bid to take it over. Breathtaking arrogance and the press are feeding them and giving them oxygen. Well a reaction from a Brit doesn't matter here or there does it, and Thais don't react in the same way. Edited February 28, 2012 by Reasonableman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 My guess it was to prompt this type of reaction. It is gratuitous. Why are the media even bothering to report that Thaksin and his ex wife were dissatisfied with the guys performance. This is turning into a joke. Imagine in the UK if they said Camerons PS has resigned as Cameron was dissatisfied with the performance and so to was tony Blair and Cheryl Blair? Not only is Thaksin a fugative criminal, his wife is divorced from him and is nothing to do with government. I am astonished as to how obvious and open the Shinawatra's actions are, and how this country is letting them get away with the bid to take it over. Breathtaking arrogance and the press are feeding them and giving them oxygen. Well a reaction from a Brit doesn't matter here or there does it, and Thais don't react in the same way. And you are? Not Thai... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reasonableman Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Please clarify what you mean by that. It's unclear. Thanks. :-) My guess it was to prompt this type of reaction. It is gratuitous. Why are the media even bothering to report that Thaksin and his ex wife were dissatisfied with the guys performance. This is turning into a joke. Imagine in the UK if they said Camerons PS has resigned as Cameron was dissatisfied with the performance and so to was tony Blair and Cheryl Blair? Not only is Thaksin a fugative criminal, his wife is divorced from him and is nothing to do with government. I am astonished as to how obvious and open the Shinawatra's actions are, and how this country is letting them get away with the bid to take it over. Breathtaking arrogance and the press are feeding them and giving them oxygen. Well a reaction from a Brit doesn't matter here or there does it, and Thais don't react in the same way. And you are? Not Thai... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necronx99 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Please clarify what you mean by that. It's unclear. Thanks. :-) OT, but if you are so reasonable why do you insist on Top Posting? It is most annoying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 "The premier's brother Thaksin Shinawatra and his ex-wife Khunying Pojaman were also said to be dissatisfied with Bantoon's performance, the source said. Bantoon, a former director of the Budget Bureau and later a Pheu Thai MP, has been seen as focusing too much on bureaucratic jobs, which has left the PM with a heavy workload. Bantoon, 62, did not go to work yesterday and had his belongings collected from his office, the source said. He appeared to be upset that much of his work was recently taken over by Suranand Vejjajiva, who has worked closely with the PM." Upset ecause it left Yingluck with a heavy workload ?????????? They gotta be kiding, god forbid she is PM and has a heavy work load God forbid she has to work hard to serve the red shirts ... oops .... I mean the citizens of Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reasonableman Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) As previously explained, it is the default for the iPad, and it irritates me equally. Please pass your comment to the Mod, who may be able to advise a fix. Another irritation is the minuscule text box for entering posts. Apologies for the inconvenience and thanks for your understanding. BTW your comment, while appreciated, was also OT. ;-) Please clarify what you mean by that. It's unclear. Thanks. :-) OT, but if you are so reasonable why do you insist on Top Posting? It is most annoying. Edited February 28, 2012 by Reasonableman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reasonableman Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Back to topic. Seems the resignee had inadequate spin skills for the current climate. Next! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzMick Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 It's possible that he felt that he could no longer justify his salary as somebody else was doing most of his work for "free" (reportedly). Now that he is gone and no longer subjecting the PM to such a "heavy workload" she may be able to attend parliament, or more private meetings. "Thitima Chaisang ......... expressed sympathy for his service in the post without much political experience." Not that it is unusual in this administration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reasonableman Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Damning with faint praise. It's possible that he felt that he could no longer justify his salary as somebody else was doing most of his work for "free" (reportedly). Now that he is gone and no longer subjecting the PM to such a "heavy workload" she may be able to attend parliament, or more private meetings. "Thitima Chaisang ......... expressed sympathy for his service in the post without much political experience." Not that it is unusual in this administration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orac Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 It's possible that he felt that he could no longer justify his salary as somebody else was doing most of his work for "free" (reportedly). Now that he is gone and no longer subjecting the PM to such a "heavy workload" she may be able to attend parliament, or more private meetings. "Thitima Chaisang ......... expressed sympathy for his service in the post without much political experience." Not that it is unusual in this administration. The only surprising thing here is that anything has been done before the inevitable reshuffle in May - he must really have p*ssed somebody off to get the boot now. Your point about the lack of experience in the current administration is a valid one and it will be interesting to see what changes happen when the banned politicians return as they must be chomping at the bit to get back into the limelight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzMick Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 It's possible that he felt that he could no longer justify his salary as somebody else was doing most of his work for "free" (reportedly). Now that he is gone and no longer subjecting the PM to such a "heavy workload" she may be able to attend parliament, or more private meetings. "Thitima Chaisang ......... expressed sympathy for his service in the post without much political experience." Not that it is unusual in this administration. The only surprising thing here is that anything has been done before the inevitable reshuffle in May - he must really have p*ssed somebody off to get the boot now. Your point about the lack of experience in the current administration is a valid one and it will be interesting to see what changes happen when the banned politicians return as they must be chomping at the bit to get back into the limelight. Could it have been refusing to falsify her appointments calendar to include the hotel meeting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Is he currently a PT MP? Did he resign as MP or just as Yingluck's gopher ... I mean secretary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Could it have been refusing to falsify her appointments calendar to include the hotel meeting? Failure to spin the meeting properly, leaving Yingluck with too much explaining to do. That's why Suranand has come in. He spins better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 It's possible that he felt that he could no longer justify his salary as somebody else was doing most of his work for "free" (reportedly). Now that he is gone and no longer subjecting the PM to such a "heavy workload" she may be able to attend parliament, or more private meetings. "Thitima Chaisang ......... expressed sympathy for his service in the post without much political experience." Not that it is unusual in this administration. The only surprising thing here is that anything has been done before the inevitable reshuffle in May - he must really have p*ssed somebody off to get the boot now. Your point about the lack of experience in the current administration is a valid one and it will be interesting to see what changes happen when the banned politicians return as they must be chomping at the bit to get back into the limelight. " they must be chomping at the bit to get back into the limelight lineup at the trough." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orac Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 It's possible that he felt that he could no longer justify his salary as somebody else was doing most of his work for "free" (reportedly). Now that he is gone and no longer subjecting the PM to such a "heavy workload" she may be able to attend parliament, or more private meetings. "Thitima Chaisang ......... expressed sympathy for his service in the post without much political experience." Not that it is unusual in this administration. The only surprising thing here is that anything has been done before the inevitable reshuffle in May - he must really have p*ssed somebody off to get the boot now. Your point about the lack of experience in the current administration is a valid one and it will be interesting to see what changes happen when the banned politicians return as they must be chomping at the bit to get back into the limelight. " they must be chomping at the bit to get back into the limelight lineup at the trough." TBH I am not sure this is the issue since their stalls are being kept warm for them by proxies - could be that their added experience will help keep the trough replenished though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I guess the last time he saw Big T he didn't wai low enough to satisfy his lord and master. It would appear Bowing and scrapping has a lot to do with job qualification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphlsasser Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I guess the last time he saw Big T he didn't wai low enough to satisfy his lord and master. It would appear Bowing and scrapping has a lot to do with job qualification Good one and sadly the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimay11 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) It's possible that he felt that he could no longer justify his salary as somebody else was doing most of his work for "free" (reportedly). Now that he is gone and no longer subjecting the PM to such a "heavy workload" she may be able to attend parliament, or more private meetings. "Thitima Chaisang ......... expressed sympathy for his service in the post without much political experience." Not that it is unusual in this administration. The only surprising thing here is that anything has been done before the inevitable reshuffle in May - he must really have p*ssed somebody off to get the boot now. Your point about the lack of experience in the current administration is a valid one and it will be interesting to see what changes happen when the banned politicians return as they must be chomping at the bit to get back into the limelight. And back to feasting at the trough. Edited February 28, 2012 by pimay11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) PM refuses to clarify resignation of Bantoon Supakvanich from PM's secretary-general post; he cited health problems /TANN Edited February 28, 2012 by whybother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animatic Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Maybe his nose grew too long to fit in his office? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animatic Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) My guess it was to prompt this type of reaction. It is gratuitous. Why are the media even bothering to report that Thaksin and his ex wife were dissatisfied with the guys performance. This is turning into a joke. Imagine in the UK if they said Camerons PS has resigned as Cameron was dissatisfied with the performance and so to was tony Blair and Cheryl Blair? Not only is Thaksin a fugative criminal, his wife is divorced from him and is nothing to do with government. I am astonished as to how obvious and open the Shinawatra's actions are, and how this country is letting them get away with the bid to take it over. Breathtaking arrogance and the press are feeding them and giving them oxygen. Well a reaction from a Brit doesn't matter here or there does it, and Thais don't react in the same way. They are doing it because... THEY CAN, and doing it to tweak the noses of their enemies. They've already slid in his replacement, unofficially. ie the government isn't paying him... someone else is of course. They will now slid in a cypher who will listen to Vejajiva and not feel they've lost face. And wait for his ban to expire. Edited February 28, 2012 by animatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparebox2 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) Maybe his nose grew too long to fit in his office? Or not long enough to qualify for the office. Edited February 28, 2012 by sparebox2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Cabinet appoints Thawat Boonfueng as acting PM's sec-gen and moves current sec-gen Bantoon to PM's adviser /TANN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Cabinet appoints Thawat Boonfueng as acting PM's sec-gen and moves current sec-gen Bantoon to PM's adviser /TANN "acting PM" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 It's possible that he felt that he could no longer justify his salary as somebody else was doing most of his work for "free" (reportedly). Now that he is gone and no longer subjecting the PM to such a "heavy workload" she may be able to attend parliament, or more private meetings. "Thitima Chaisang ......... expressed sympathy for his service in the post without much political experience." Not that it is unusual in this administration. The only surprising thing here is that anything has been done before the inevitable reshuffle in May - he must really have p*ssed somebody off to get the boot now. Your point about the lack of experience in the current administration is a valid one and it will be interesting to see what changes happen when the banned politicians return as they must be chomping at the bit to get back into the limelight. May won't so much see a reshuffle as a calling for a new deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orac Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 It's possible that he felt that he could no longer justify his salary as somebody else was doing most of his work for "free" (reportedly). Now that he is gone and no longer subjecting the PM to such a "heavy workload" she may be able to attend parliament, or more private meetings. "Thitima Chaisang ......... expressed sympathy for his service in the post without much political experience." Not that it is unusual in this administration. The only surprising thing here is that anything has been done before the inevitable reshuffle in May - he must really have p*ssed somebody off to get the boot now. Your point about the lack of experience in the current administration is a valid one and it will be interesting to see what changes happen when the banned politicians return as they must be chomping at the bit to get back into the limelight. May won't so much see a reshuffle as a calling for a new deck. I am wondering how much pressure will be out there for a new election. There are only so many government positions that can be filled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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