webfact Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Govt gives its arch-enemy a new positionSupinda na Mahachai,Jeerapong Prasertpolkrung,Janjira PongraiThe NationDamrong PhidetDamrong to be made vice minister despite his previous row with authoritiesBANGKOK: -- One of the biggest surprises among the names approved by the Cabinet for a pending reshuffle at government agencies was that of Damrong Phidet as a vice minister.It was not that long ago that Damrong, who was previously chief of the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, had a huge row with the current government. He even set up his own political party last year.Yet the Secretariat of the Prime Minister proposed Damrong's appointment as a vice minister, and the Cabinet approved it. His tenure will kick off as soon as the prime minister names the ministry he will be assigned to."A Pheu Thai Party executive invited me to take this post so I can help with forestry/wildlife work," Damrong said yesterday, adding that he had accepted the offer because his new job would be in line with the principles of his party."If I am assigned to the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, I will continue cracking down on resorts that have encroached on national parks," he said.Meanwhile, Education Minister Chaturon Chaisang said his nominees for the posts of secretaries-general of the Office of the Higher Education Commission (Ohec) and the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec), as well as the new permanent secretary for Education, had already won Cabinet approval.The new Ohec chief will be Thosaporn Sirisumphand, who is now serving as the secretary-general of the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission, while the incumbent Ohec chief, Apichart Jeerawuth, will take over the helm of Obec.Suthasri Wongsamarn, deputy secretary-general of the Office of the Education Council, will become the new permanent secretary of the Education Ministry. Suthasri is an old friend of the minister dating back to their days at Chiang Mai University."Their appointments will go into effect from October 1," Chaturon said. He added his nominations were based on each person's ability to produce great work together.Separately, the Cabinet yesterday approved the appointment of Pathum Thani Governor Siripong Hantragul as the new director-general of the Provincial Administration Depart-ment, and Lamphun Governor Pinij Harnpanich as the new director-general of the Lands Department.The Cabinet also approved the appointment of Ampon Kittiampon as chairman of the Bank of Thailand.-- The Nation 2013-08-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CrisRMenumate Posted August 21, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2013 Nothing like a nice political appointment to calm down a controversy... or a critic?. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 What will be next Abhisit for deputy PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 A PTP appointee will of course follow the law and his conscience without any other consideration or influence. he's been nicely roped in because if he rocks the boat he's out of a job, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gemini81 Posted August 21, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2013 He needs to reshuffle that moustache. BTW don't do yabba for a week. CCC Just be grateful there's someone in there to challenge a dictatorship. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geriatrickid Posted August 21, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2013 You guys are criticizing the wrong person. He's not the type of person to back down, even if handed a plum job. What he may do is work with others to make positive change. On the other hand, you guys missed an appointment that should have you shrieking like excited farangs at the fake clearance sales at Central. Dr. Ampon Kittiampon is going to become Chairman of the Bank of Thailand. He's in the good graces of the Democrat party, as well as the PTP, but I wonder if he's the right guy for the job. He's chairman of a troubled airline and he's tied in to PTT, the folks that gave us the oil spill and did a disappearing act. He's as hiso and as connected as they come in Thailand. Appreciably he's been on the board at the bank for some time and it will allow for a smooth transition, but maybe now was the time for an injection of a different mindset. He served as a Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives since 2002. Dr. Kittiampon served as Secretary General of the Office of National Economic and Social Development Board. He has been the Chairman of the Board at Thai Airways International Public Company Limited since May 2009. Dr. Kittiampon serves as a Director of PTT Aromatics, and Refining Public Company Limited. He has been an Independent Director of PTT Exploration ... and Production Public Company Limited since March 30, 2011. He serves as a Director of Bank of Thailand. Dr. Kittiampon has been an Independent Director at Thai Airways International Public Co. Ltd. since May 2009. Dr. Kittiampon served as an Independent Director of PTT Public Co. Ltd. from April 11, 2008 to March 29, 2011. He served as a Director of the National Bureau of Agriculture Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS) from 2006 to March 2008. He has been a Member of the National Legislative Assembly, Thailand since 2004. Dr. Kittiampon holds BA from Kasetsart University, M.S in Economics from Northeastern University Boston, USA, PhD in Applied Economics from Clemson University, South Carolina, USA, The National Defence Course, The National Defence College (class 45) and Thai Institute of Directors Association. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickeyParkany Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 **On the other hand, you guys missed an appointment that should have you shrieking like excited farangs at the fake clearance sales at Central.** Powerful imagery..nyuk, nyuk, nyuk. ;-} rap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtualtraveller Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Usually this happens in the PT if they need to silence something, or swallow up a little party. Ask yourself why Vatana Asavahame's party was merged into TRT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayboy Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 The concept is rather a sound one and was famously adopted by Abraham Lincoln.Read Doris Goodwin's 'Team of Rivals". - not that I'm suggesting this book has ever been digested by anyone in the Thai political class - except Abhisit who is very well read - not that he shows much evidence of following in Lincoln's footsteps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pimay1 Posted August 21, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2013 Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TackyToo Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 A PTP appointee will of course follow the law and his conscience without any other consideration or influence. he's been nicely roped in because if he rocks the boat he's out of a job, again. A line of an old Bruce Cockburn song "They call it democracy" comes to mind: kill the best and buy the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonneke breda Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 This man was in April involved in a court case against my friend concerning the http://wfft.org and showed no respect for the court, by giving false information, not showing in court. And then this loose canon will be in the government?? I say safe our asses and leave the sinking ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop50 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Brilliant move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson468 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. My thoughts exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILT Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 This man was in April involved in a court case against my friend concerning the http://wfft.org and showed no respect for the court, by giving false information, not showing in court. And then this loose canon will be in the government?? I say safe our asses and leave the sinking ship. I personally hope he goes after all the crooked NGO's that use animals of all sorts to bring in a hefty income, with zero oversight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini81 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 A PTP appointee will of course follow the law and his conscience without any other consideration or influence. he's been nicely roped in because if he rocks the boat he's out of a job, again. A line of an old Bruce Cockburn song "They call it democracy" comes to mind: kill the best and buy the rest. What a nice surname. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Sailor Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 He needs to reshuffle that moustache. BTW don't do yabba for a week. CCC Just be grateful there's someone in there to challenge a dictatorship. This just proves that he too can be bought, if the price is right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstarbkk Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 This man was in April involved in a court case against my friend concerning the http://wfft.org and showed no respect for the court, by giving false information, not showing in court. And then this loose canon will be in the government?? I say safe our asses and leave the sinking ship. I personally hope he goes after all the crooked NGO's that use animals of all sorts to bring in a hefty income, with zero oversight. Hope springs eternal! But during his tenure, legitimate wildlife rescue organizations were apparently raided, harrassed and the animals in their care carted off with no regard for their welfare, in what was widely seen as a personal vendetta. At the same time illegal wildlife traders were allowed to keep the animals in their posession, even after being exposed by his own organization. I applauded his drastic actions against the encroachers on national park land. But I wonder how he could have been cruisng along almost unnoticed as a civil servant for decades, before emerging as the robin hood of nature preservation, just a few months before his retirement from the job. Where was he all those years before??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 It makes the future concept of a one party state much easier if you start getting them on board early. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaRanter Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 In Africa they would put the enemy in the prime position, and surround him with cronies who will make sure the gear is engaged in reverse and nothing done with so much money gone. Then they probe you and sideline you for a long time with exposure. If I were him I ll be the one hire or chose my subordinates, even the gate man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 In Africa they would put the enemy in the prime position, and surround him with cronies who will make sure the gear is engaged in reverse and nothing done with so much money gone. Then they probe you and sideline you for a long time with exposure. If I were him I ll be the one hire or chose my subordinates, even the gate man. This is the man that says he will crackdown on any illegal resort encroachment in the National Parks.....What he didn't say was that he will go to the land office who gives permission for the resorts, and other big wigs involved, and drag them over the coals. Seems to be good at somethings to give himself a good standing with the public, but trust any of them, I wouldn't trust 90 % of them . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Personally...I think he's a fake.....a bit of noise, but nothing eventuates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat888 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 No one seems to care much about this topic. But for me, it sounds like a lot of positioning for something much bigger, the big surprise is yet to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunken Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 He's no PTP opponent. He was the organiser of one of the worst red shirt groups - the park rangers who were involved in the 2010 riots. Basically a closet red shirt leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabel Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 You guys are criticizing the wrong person. He's not the type of person to back down, even if handed a plum job. What he may do is work with others to make positive change. On the other hand, you guys missed an appointment that should have you shrieking like excited farangs at the fake clearance sales at Central. Dr. Ampon Kittiampon is going to become Chairman of the Bank of Thailand. He's in the good graces of the Democrat party, as well as the PTP, but I wonder if he's the right guy for the job. He's chairman of a troubled airline and he's tied in to PTT, the folks that gave us the oil spill and did a disappearing act. He's as hiso and as connected as they come in Thailand. Appreciably he's been on the board at the bank for some time and it will allow for a smooth transition, but maybe now was the time for an injection of a different mindset. He served as a Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives since 2002. Dr. Kittiampon served as Secretary General of the Office of National Economic and Social Development Board. He has been the Chairman of the Board at Thai Airways International Public Company Limited since May 2009. Dr. Kittiampon serves as a Director of PTT Aromatics, and Refining Public Company Limited. He has been an Independent Director of PTT Exploration ... and Production Public Company Limited since March 30, 2011. He serves as a Director of Bank of Thailand. Dr. Kittiampon has been an Independent Director at Thai Airways International Public Co. Ltd. since May 2009. Dr. Kittiampon served as an Independent Director of PTT Public Co. Ltd. from April 11, 2008 to March 29, 2011. He served as a Director of the National Bureau of Agriculture Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS) from 2006 to March 2008. He has been a Member of the National Legislative Assembly, Thailand since 2004. Dr. Kittiampon holds BA from Kasetsart University, M.S in Economics from Northeastern University Boston, USA, PhD in Applied Economics from Clemson University, South Carolina, USA, The National Defence Course, The National Defence College (class 45) and Thai Institute of Directors Association. OMG!!! Where DO YOU COME FROM...??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabel Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 This man was in April involved in a court case against my friend concerning the http://wfft.org and showed no respect for the court, by giving false information, not showing in court. And then this loose canon will be in the government?? I say safe our asses and leave the sinking ship. I personally hope he goes after all the crooked NGO's that use animals of all sorts to bring in a hefty income, with zero oversight. Oh and here you go again you lovely human animal lover and defender ...who doesn't have a F....... Clue but thinks he knows it all ... Eeesshhh ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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