webfact Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Suranand apologises to ChalermTHE NATIONBANGKOK: -- The PM's secretary-general Suranand Vejjajiva has apologised to Labour Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung over pictures posted on Facebook in response to Chalerm's comments about an "ice-cream gang" seeking to win influence with the prime minister.Suranand said he had no intention to hit back at Chalerm by posting pictures of his team eating ice-cream during a visit to Poland with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on his Facebook page, adding that he had respect for the politician.Chalerm made his initial remarks after being removed from his post deputy premier in the recent Cabinet reshuffle."I regard Chalerm's harsh reprimand as words of advice a senior will give to a younger [man in politics]. I have no intention to damage Chalerm's reputation and will offer my apologies to him in person." Suranand said.-- The Nation 2013-07-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Suranand has moxie. He's not afraid of Chalerm, and IMO he was one of the younger educated advisers that encouraged the PM to move the former DPM to the side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siripon Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 The angry and harsh words Chalerm used suggested a bitterness he feels at the trust Yingluck has placed in spin doctor Suranand. But once his puppet boss is gone Suranand will be out of a job and have to return to journalism like before. Chalerm shouldn't let such children bother him, let them eat ice-cream. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 The angry and harsh words Chalerm used suggested a bitterness he feels at the trust Yingluck has placed in spin doctor Suranand. But once his puppet boss is gone Suranand will be out of a job and have to return to journalism like before. Chalerm shouldn't let such children bother him, let them eat ice-cream. It would help if no one responded to Chalerm, he will make his own headlines at every opportunity so why hand openings to him on a plate ? It's all fitting though, playground stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I have no intention to damage Chalerm's reputation Chalerm's reputation? Ah, yes, well. Was that an intentional dig or does Chalerm think he has a good reputation? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellweather Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I have no intention to damage Chalerm's reputation Chalerm's reputation? Ah, yes, well. Was that an intentional dig or does Chalerm think he has a good reputation? Look at face he gets, even if only in his own mind, as the PM's spokesman apologised. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 adding that he had respect for the politician. He'd be the only one then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Suranand has moxie. He's not afraid of Chalerm, and IMO he was one of the younger educated advisers that encouraged the PM to move the former DPM to the side. If he is not afraid... why is he apologizing? it was a simple picture in reaction to Chalerms childish snide comments. Sent from my i-mobile i-STYLE Q6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thai at Heart Posted July 10, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2013 "I regard Chalerm's harsh reprimand as words of advice a senior will give to a younger [man in politics] I read that as pure sarcasm 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomross46 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Suranand apologises to Chalerm To apologize is a sign of weakness and lack of forethought. Engage brain before mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mampara Posted July 10, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Suranand has moxie. He's not afraid of Chalerm, and IMO he was one of the younger educated advisers that encouraged the PM to move the former DPM to the side. If he is not afraid... why is he apologizing? it was a simple picture in reaction to Chalerms childish snide comments. Sent from my i-mobile i-STYLE Q6 Afraid! I don't think so. he is just being diplomatic about the matter (diplomacy is having the ability to say "go to hell" in such a way that the recipient actually looks forward to the trip) Edited July 10, 2013 by Mampara 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatsujin Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Suranand apologises to Chalerm To apologize is a sign of weakness and lack of forethought. Engage brain before mouth. Except when there is a hidden message, as in this case . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tominbkk Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Suranand has moxie. He's not afraid of Chalerm, and IMO he was one of the younger educated advisers that encouraged the PM to move the former DPM to the side. If he is not afraid... why is he apologizing? it was a simple picture in reaction to Chalerms childish snide comments. Sent from my i-mobile i-STYLE Q6 Chalerm has lots of shoelaces and people who know how to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tominbkk Posted July 10, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2013 Chalerm's response was ridiculous to the apology, it was quoted in the other paper: "Don't try to be on the same footing as me. I never think highly of you, never consider you important... and don't come and offer me apologies," Mr Chalerm said, referring to Mr Suranand. Chalerm is such a toad. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Chalerm's response was ridiculous to the apology, it was quoted in the other paper: "Don't try to be on the same footing as me. I never think highly of you, never consider you important... and don't come and offer me apologies," Mr Chalerm said, referring to Mr Suranand. Chalerm is such a toad. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrain Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) I have no intention to damage Chalerm's reputation I think nobody should have to worry about that. Edited July 10, 2013 by jbrain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Chalerm is such a toad. Now I'm notg happy with that, please don't compare the odious Chalerm to a Toad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I have no intention to damage Chalerm's reputation I think nobody should have to worry about that. The only way anyone would damage Chalerm's reputation is to make him look good. You certainly can't make it any worse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperx Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 What is the slur in the picture anyway? I don't see the picture as being a slur at all. Weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 "Don't try to be on the same footing as me. I never think highly of you, never consider you important... and don't come and offer me apologies," Mr Chalerm said, referring to Mr Suranand. "You will never be in my league, I drive a pink Bentley!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animatic Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Chalerm's response was ridiculous to the apology, it was quoted in the other paper: "Don't try to be on the same footing as me. I never think highly of you, never consider you important... and don't come and offer me apologies," Mr Chalerm said, referring to Mr Suranand. Chalerm is such a toad. Basically, do not enrage an already angry madman, with power to let loose his madness. Edited July 10, 2013 by animatic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Chalerm's response was ridiculous to the apology, it was quoted in the other paper: "Don't try to be on the same footing as me. I never think highly of you, never consider you important... and don't come and offer me apologies," Mr Chalerm said, referring to Mr Suranand. [/size] Chalerm is such a toad. "And I am considerably richer than YO!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmebike Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 'adding that he had respect for the politician' Obviously from a dying breed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmebike Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 ' I have no intention to damage Chalerm's reputation' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmebike Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Suranand apologises to Chalerm Maybe he's scared of being bombed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgma Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 astonishing language used by this government members the simplicity is bannok related......intrigue..black magic....third hand....and wistleblowers seriously..its a Thai soap ...the best script ever 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 "Look at face he gets, even if only in his own mind, as the PM's spokesman apologised."........................................ I wonder if Chalerm can accumulate "face credits" ? ie he gains say 10 face credits for this apology from Suranand so when he next loses face it is deducted from his credits. Then again he would soon end up back "in the red". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 For a moment Suranand thought he was a tough cookie that could manage this mess without the big guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Looks like the Ice Cream melted. Chalerm must be feeling very smug with himself now. So really it was OK to call the PM's appointed workers the 'Ice Cream Gang". How pathetic, but all part of Thailand's rich and varied tapestry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tominbkk Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Chalerm openly insults the PMs assistants, and they counter with a whimsical and rather funny retort. This then fills Chalerm with enough piss and vinegar to put out an inferno. Then they have to apologize to him to which he smugly refuses. Quite a show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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