webfact Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 THAI labour union threatens to protest if…BANGKOK: -- The labour union of Thai Airways International has threatened to stage a protest if Mr Amphon Kitti-amphon, the former board chairman, is reappointed a board member at a general meeting of the company on Tuesday.THAI labour union president Mr Damrong Waikanee said today (Monday) that the union would propose the Finance Ministry, THAI’s biggest shareholder, not to reappoint Mr Amphon, secretary-general of the cabinet, as a board member otherwise internal conflict in the national flag carrier would have slim chance of being resolved.He claimed that the morale of the staff under Mr Amphon’s chairmanship was very low because of the widespread practice of nepotism and cronyism.He added that the union would also ask the board to pay the one million baht in compensation on behalf of the company to THAI former president Piyasvasti Amranand for unfair termination of his employment contract as ordered by the Central Labour Court because it was the board that was responsible for Piyasvasti’s sacking.Besides Mr Amphon, two other board members whose terms have expired are expected to be reappointed. They are Mr Thirasak Suwanyos, former managing director of Islamic Bank, and Mr Sutham Sirithipsakorn, a businessman.Two new members who are to replace outgoing board members Mr Sorachak Kasemsuwan and Mr Chutinan Bhirompakdi are Finance Permanent Secretary Rangsan Srivorasart and Air Marshal Sivakiat Chayaema, an air force specialist.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/thai-labour-union-threatens-protest/ -- Thai PBS 2014-04-29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 A threat with an if. These Thais know how to apply pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 You would think the Union had more on it's plate than a executive appointments, like how are the retrenchments going to effect the family unit, who is going and what extra burden are key personal going to be put under, retrenching five thousand you are really restructuring the Airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 You would think the Union had more on it's plate than a executive appointments, like how are the retrenchments going to effect the family unit, who is going and what extra burden are key personal going to be put under, retrenching five thousand you are really restructuring the Airline. The Union are aware that the nepotism and cronyism, the jobs for the boys and girls who support us scheme, is unlikely to provide executives and non executives who can run the company properly. The former chairman being re-appointed to the board? Pure gravy train mentality. But, he's one of the boys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) He claimed that the morale of the staff under Mr Amphon’s chairmanship was very low because of the widespread practice of nepotism and cronyism. Welcome to the land of the Shins. For the guys who didn't know yet, Thaksin needs to control all corners of Thailand by putting his guys in all major positions regardless of their qualifications. Edited April 29, 2014 by Nickymaster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeO Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 You would think the Union had more on it's plate than a executive appointments, like how are the retrenchments going to effect the family unit, who is going and what extra burden are key personal going to be put under, retrenching five thousand you are really restructuring the Airline. The Union are aware that the nepotism and cronyism, the jobs for the boys and girls who support us scheme, is unlikely to provide executives and non executives who can run the company properly. The former chairman being re-appointed to the board? Pure gravy train mentality. But, he's one of the boys. THAI, as the national carrier, and clearly crumbling from within, represents the very essence of what is wrong with the higher echelons of Thai society today...! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harada Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Sell it to Air Asia . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chupup Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thai Airways taking a tip from the government Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prbkk Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 What do they mean? Nepotism and cronyism by board members means fewer free seats for the union members' relatives and friends? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Sell it to Air Asia . Doubt they would want it. Just one reason is that Dr. Tony is pretty clever at building a productive corporate culture. Why would they take on thousands of staff who are arrogant and just lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 What do they mean? Nepotism and cronyism by board members means fewer free seats for the union members' relatives and friends? If you have no idea what the issue is please stop trolling. Do some research and you could also make a mature comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBobThai Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Anybody remember Eastern Airlines?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomross46 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 The last good chairman of the board of THAI, was Mr. Wanglee, and that was almost 25 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
than Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 What do they mean? Nepotism and cronyism by board members means fewer free seats for the union members' relatives and friends? Have you got evidence of your claim ? Otherwise, your words sound like defamation and violate Thai law ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunken Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 What do they mean? Nepotism and cronyism by board members means fewer free seats for the union members' relatives and friends? Have you got evidence of your claim ? Otherwise, your words sound like defamation and violate Thai law ! Ignore him. He's just trolling in an effort to deflect criticism of his PTP heroes. Chances are someone will manage to introduce Suthep into this thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 What do they mean? Nepotism and cronyism by board members means fewer free seats for the union members' relatives and friends? Have you got evidence of your claim ? Otherwise, your words sound like defamation and violate Thai law ! Ignore him. He's just trolling in an effort to deflect criticism of his PTP heroes. Chances are someone will manage to introduce Suthep into this thread. Well the Thai labour union welcomed Suthep a few days ago....so indeed it is a political topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunken Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 What do they mean? Nepotism and cronyism by board members means fewer free seats for the union members' relatives and friends? Have you got evidence of your claim ? Otherwise, your words sound like defamation and violate Thai law ! Ignore him. He's just trolling in an effort to deflect criticism of his PTP heroes. Chances are someone will manage to introduce Suthep into this thread. Well the Thai labour union welcomed Suthep a few days ago....so indeed it is a political topic. Fair point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeO Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 What do they mean? Nepotism and cronyism by board members means fewer free seats for the union members' relatives and friends? So now your against the "small man" and all for the "elites"...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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