CAPO Slams Court Official's 'Favouritism' Letter

[Lite Beer]

CAPO Slams Court Official's 'Favouritism' Letter

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK — The government has harshly criticised a top court official for lobbying the chief of the Royal Thai Police to grant a promotion to a policeman he knows personally.

The letter was written by the secretary general of the Administrative Court, Direkrit Jenkrongtham, and addressed to the Thai police chief, Pol.Gen. Adul Saengsingkaew.

In the letter, Mr. Direkrit asked the police chief to consider promoting another police officer, Pol.Lt.Col. Chutharet Yingyongdamrongsakul, from deputy commander to the position of station commander.

According to Isra News, which published the letter online, Pol.Lt.Col. Chutharet is a friend of the nephew of Mr. Direkrit's boss, the chairman of the Supreme Administrative Court, Hassawut Withiwiriyakul. It is also understood that Pol.Lt.Col. Chutharet and Mr. Direkrit know each other personally.

The image of the letter has been widely shared on social media, attracting many comments that brand Mr. Direkrit's action as a typical case of the favouritism that plagues Thai bureaucracy.

Mr. Direkrit defended the letter in an interview with Isra News, insisting that he has not violated any laws or bureaucratic regulations because his request was not made through an official channel.

In fact, Mr. Direkrit told Isra News that it is the media who is at risk of violating the law by publishing internal memos with the potential intention to defame or accuse an official like himself.

Mr. Direkrit added that it is important to have policemen who are close to court officials in high-ranking positions, for the sake of reliable security service.

"The request for policemen we trust, such as those who are our relatives or used to work with us ... to be in a position to provide security is perfectly reasonable," Mr. Direkrit said.

"We need people we can trust in charge. We can't use just anyone. They may stab us in the back later on," Mr. Direk told Isra News. "This is not an interference or abuse of power."

He added, "As far as I know, many police officers do this on a regular basis. It's nothing illegal."

However, the Centre for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) has a different view.

"It warrants the strongest terms of criticism and condemnation," said CAPO spokesperson Pol.Lt.Col Anchulee Theerawongpaisan. “It’s an act that violates the ethics decreed under the Constitution at the hands of one of the highest leaders in the judicial branch."

The CAPO spokesperson also raised concern that the incident may lead the public to question the impartiality of the courts, especially when the Constitutional Court will soon rule on the status of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra following complaints that she unfairly removed a former head of the National Security Council.

"CAPO does not have the power to take any action in this case," Pol.Lt.Col Anchulee said. "But it is the task of CAPO to solve conflicts in society. Therefore, we demand the two officials in the Administrative Court reconsider their action,” Pol.Lt.Col Anchulee said in reference to Mr. Direkti and his superior, chairman of the Supreme Administrative Court Mr. Hassawut.

Source: http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1398772982&section=11&typecate=06

-- Khaosod English 2014-04-29

[angsta]

And this is news to who exactly?

[ratcatcher]

"The request for policemen we trust, such as those who are our relatives or used to work with us ... to be in a position to provide security is perfectly reasonable," Mr. Direkrit said.

nep·o·tism

noun

patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics: She was accused ofnepotism when she made her nephew an officer of the firm.

A surprising comment, but then I just remembered where I was.

[LomSak27]

Don't you worry, when the PDRC takes power in a judicial coup and non elected officials appointed, this is all going to be cleaned up, we are going to have a re-start; Bratet Thai 2.0

It's such a great story.

[binjalin]

and they wonder WHY they are hated? time for change

[rabas]

Analysis.

Thaksin is loosing and knows it. PT&T are pulling out all the stops and moving in all directions. Going after the PDRC leaders, again, going after the guards, and now the courts. Exactly at the same time Abhisit wakes up from his nap and Suthep starts his exit dance. I think all the nice talk about everybody agreeing is just for public face saving.

[PaullyW]

Chutharet Yingyongdamrongsakul

With a name like that, he must be important.

[seajae]

hahahahaha, looks like the ptp/capo dont like it when they are not the ones telling others who to promote, bastead when the shoe is on the other foot, nepotism and the ptp go hand in hand and they want to bitch about this request, mustnt be one of the police officers they like or isnt a red.

[TVGerry]

[thesetat2013]

Maybe i read this wrong but it looks like they say in the letter to consider this man for a position/promotion. In which it would be a personal recommendation by the court official. Isnt a letter of recommendation legal in Thailand. I had to have 3 to get a job here.

The rest of the article is BS with CAPO accusing ( like chalerm didnt get his job without being recommended by Thak) and the court official defending it.

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[espinoza]

1."Mr. Direkrit added that it is important to have policemen who are close to court officials in high-ranking positions, for the sake of reliable security service."

2."The request for policemen we trust, such as those who are our relatives or used to work with us ... to be in a position to provide security is perfectly reasonable," Mr. Direkrit said"

3."We need people we can trust in charge. We can't use just anyone. They may stab us in the back later on," Mr. Direk told Isra News"

4."He added, "As far as I know, many police officers do this on a regular basis. It's nothing illegal."

"However, the Centre for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) has a different view.

"It warrants the strongest terms of criticism and condemnation," said CAPO spokesperson Pol.Lt.Col Anchulee Theerawongpaisan. “It’s an act that violates the ethics decreed under the Constitution at the hands of one of the highest leaders in the judicial branch."

The CAPO spokesperson also raised concern that the incident may lead the public to question the impartiality of the courts, especially when the Constitutional Court will soon rule on the status of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra following complaints that she unfairly removed a former head of the National Security Council.

"CAPO does not have the power to take any action in this case," Pol.Lt.Col Anchulee said. "But it is the task of CAPO to solve conflicts in society. Therefore, we demand the two officials in the Administrative Court reconsider their action,” Pol.Lt.Col Anchulee said in reference to Mr. Direkti and his superior, chairman of the Supreme Administrative Court Mr. Hassawut."

Smoke out the fox as soon as possible. It`s cockroaches like this that is destroying the Thai society.

[espinoza]

Analysis.

Thaksin is loosing and knows it. PT&T are pulling out all the stops and moving in all directions. Going after the PDRC leaders, again, going after the guards, and now the courts. Exactly at the same time Abhisit wakes up from his nap and Suthep starts his exit dance. I think all the nice talk about everybody agreeing is just for public face saving.

PT&T hwo are they, an American thelephone company ?

[Scamper]

“ It’s an act that violates the ethics decreed under the Constitution "

CAPO must clearly be referring to an administration that has been directed through skype by a man in Dubai who was not elected prime minister through constitutional means. I'm sure that's what Khoasod really meant to say, but they just couldn't find the words. After all, what could possibly be more of a violation of the constitution than that ? What could possibly trump that ?

CAPO is now in the business of circulating private correspondence, and Khaosod is in the business of publishing it. They are really made for each other. But that's not all. Somehow CAPO is able to imaginatively tie this request for a private security detail ( and given an administration like this, who could possibly blame him ? ) of an Administrative Court official - somehow CAPO is able to tie that into the Constitutional Court's upcoming ruling. After all, these two courts are only separated by two letters in the alphabet.

This is what we call Pheu Thai soiling their pants. It can't be called anything else. That's how desperate this is.

[Prbkk]

Shameless...

[bigbamboo]

and they wonder WHY they are hated? time for change

I wonder where on earth this official got the idea of using his position to put a relative in a key job.

[AleG]

and they wonder WHY they are hated? time for change

I wonder where on earth this official got the idea of using his position to put a relative in a key job.

Not a relative but the a friend... of the nephew... of his boss.

Edit to add: any transcriptions of the letters?

Edited April 29, 2014 by AleG

[AleG]

Shameless...

Are you referring to those who support Yingluck in particular, and PTP in general that are feigning indignation over this?

[bigbamboo]

and they wonder WHY they are hated? time for change

I wonder where on earth this official got the idea of using his position to put a relative in a key job.

Not a relative but the a friend... of the nephew... of his boss.

Edit to add: any transcriptions of the letters?

So he can't be accused him of nepotism then. I guess that puts him one rung above his accusers.

[bubblegum]

Is CAPO nowadays a new political party ?

[Skywalker69]

Analysis.

Thaksin is loosing and knows it. PT&T are pulling out all the stops and moving in all directions. Going after the PDRC leaders, again, going after the guards, and now the courts. Exactly at the same time Abhisit wakes up from his nap and Suthep starts his exit dance. I think all the nice talk about everybody agreeing is just for public face saving.

PT&T hwo are they, an American thelephone company ?

Pheu Thai Party and Thaksin, problem solved, we don`t want you to lie slepless.

Edited April 29, 2014 by Skywalker69

[Basil B]

I suppose what is wrong here is the secretary general put in writing his request rather than the customary treat the chief of police to a slap up lunch where it could be discussed with a brown envelope to seal the deal.

[espinoza]

“ It’s an act that violates the ethics decreed under the Constitution "

CAPO must clearly be referring to an administration that has been directed through skype by a man in Dubai who was not elected prime minister through constitutional means. I'm sure that's what Khoasod really meant to say, but they just couldn't find the words. After all, what could possibly be more of a violation of the constitution than that ? What could possibly trump that ?

CAPO is now in the business of circulating private correspondence, and Khaosod is in the business of publishing it. They are really made for each other. But that's not all. Somehow CAPO is able to imaginatively tie this request for a private security detail ( and given an administration like this, who could possibly blame him ? ) of an Administrative Court official - somehow CAPO is able to tie that into the Constitutional Court's upcoming ruling. After all, these two courts are only separated by two letters in the alphabet.

This is what we call Pheu Thai soiling their pants. It can't be called anything else. That's how desperate this is.

Your lost.

[northernjohn]

Shameless...

For once I agreed with you. I do how ever see the sense in it what with the way the red shirts are talking of violence and publish personal phone numbers and address of judges that do not do as they wish regardless of the fact the courts are upholding the law.

Put yourself in there position. Would you just say send any old person or would you prefer some one you can trust?

How ever it is still nepotism.

That is an art that the PTP has taken to such a high degree that Thailand is now under the command of one man.

"It warrants the strongest terms of criticism and condemnation," said CAPO spokesperson Pol.Lt.Col Anchulee Theerawongpaisan. Its an act that violates the ethics decreed under the Constitution at the hands of one of the highest leaders in the judicial branch."

Hard to believe they could say that with a straight face. The masters of nepotism. Denouncing it.

[Suriya4]

Another one of those Khaosod fake news. My eyes ar rolling. Go get a life Khaosod.

[Soutpeel]

One wonders how the minister for ear medicines son got his job as a fire arms instructor with the RTP ?....yes we all know it was on merit

[Mister Fixit]

and they wonder WHY they are hated? time for change

I wonder where on earth this official got the idea of using his position to put a relative in a key job.

Well YL got rid of Tawin so she could put her stooge in his place ... What's sauce for the goose...

[scorecard]

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and they wonder WHY they are hated? time for change

I wonder where on earth this official got the idea of using his position to put a relative in a key job.

And the icing on the cake is that CAPO is objecting but the CAPO leader, chalerm, holds the Thai national record for nepotism in regard to cushy jobs for his sons, jobs which they are totally unqualified for.

[MikeOboe57]

One wonders how the minister for ear medicines son got his job as a fire arms instructor with the RTP ?....yes we all know it was on merit

Of course. He showed that he was able to hit a moving target at close range in unfavourable lighting conditions without anybody noticing it - apart from the target himself.

[Ricardo]

What does this have to do with CAPO's regular duties ?

Don't they have a politically-motivated anti-caretaker-government protest-movement to suppress ?

[moe666]

Geeeez whats wrong with writing a letter of recommendation, you do not get them from the somtum maker but someone with some clout