Lite Beer Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 New NLA president Pornpetch may decide to drop '2nd job' Kris Bhromsuthi The Nation Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, centre, the newly elected president of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), is flanked by first vice president Surachai Liengboonlertchai, right, and second vice president Peerasak Phorjit BANGKOK: -- I am prepared to stand down as ombudsman if required, he says The newly elected president of the National Legislative Assembly has opted to double as an ombudsman - but will choose to serve as the NLA head solely if he has to. Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, a legal adviser for the junta, unanimously won presidency of the assembly, while Surachai Liengboonlertchai, former Speaker in the Senate, and Peerasak Porchit, the former deputy Senate Speaker, were selected as first and second vice presidents respectively. The appointment of Pornpetch as NLA president means he now holds two of the country's most important posts - the other one is his job as ombudsman. Asked if he would have a conflict of interest in the investigation of a complaint against the NLA that was filed to the Ombudsman's Office, he said: "This could be a problem - [so] I will not be involved with investigating that case" against the NLA. "My appointment to the NLA role does not violate the law - that's the most important point. However, there are other factors such as what is appropriate, or conflict of interest, that I will have to consider. I may have to choose between the two." He said this despite saying earlier that the NLA presidency was the most prestigious post he had ever been given. NLA members had nominees for the posts of president and vice president fixed in mind when they voted yesterday for uncontested candidates, as had been speculated. All three were the only candidates nominated for the posts. Although the actual voting was quick and went smoothly, there was some disagreement before the process began in regard to whether each nominated candidate should express his vision, as suggested by former senator Wallop Tangkana-nurak, as the voting was being televised to the nation. However, with only one candidate nominated for each post with no rival contestants, the assembly voted against that idea. Meanwhile, some NLA members appeared unable to use the voting machine properly, which resulted in the first count having a significant number of votes "missing". The NLA secretary then showed the members who had trouble how to operate it. Pornpetch, the newly elected president, saw the unanimous vote for him and his deputies as a symbol of members' unity to push for progress swiftly. He said one of the NLA's key responsibilities was the nomination of cabinet members, which will be done after he receives royal endorsement Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/New-NLA-president-Pornpetch-may-decide-to-drop-2nd-30240607.html [thenation]2014-08-09[/thenation] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted August 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2014 To avoid conflicts of interest and corruption he should definitely step down. Fingers in two pies is better than one tho. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Given the role of the Ombudsman how can the President of the NLA actually ask awkward questions etc of an NCPO that has appointed him ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadman Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 With the military Junta keeping the corrupt at bay and process's lawful, and seeing Thais of the honesty and high moral fibre of these three leading the others towards reform one ( if they are not belongers of the pessimistic 'history is static' or Shinawatra back side lickers to their lawless leadership and elections is everything barstool dribble) is seeing an optimistic future for Thailand. Well done again Khun General Prayuth and keep steering the ship towards democracy for the next few years it is going to take. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidieunimaitre Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 With the military Junta keeping the corrupt at bay and process's lawful, and seeing Thais of the honesty and high moral fibre of these three leading the others towards reform one ( if they are not belongers of the pessimistic 'history is static' or Shinawatra back side lickers to their lawless leadership and elections is everything barstool dribble) is seeing an optimistic future for Thailand. Well done again Khun General Prayuth and keep steering the ship towards democracy for the next few years it is going to take. I tried Google Translate, but I still can not understand this post. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phutoie2 Posted August 9, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2014 With the military Junta keeping the corrupt at bay and process's lawful, and seeing Thais of the honesty and high moral fibre of these three leading the others towards reform one ( if they are not belongers of the pessimistic 'history is static' or Shinawatra back side lickers to their lawless leadership and elections is everything barstool dribble) is seeing an optimistic future for Thailand. Well done again Khun General Prayuth and keep steering the ship towards democracy for the next few years it is going to take. I tried Google Translate, but I still can not understand this post. look under verbal & diarrhea 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanet Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 With the military Junta keeping the corrupt at bay and process's lawful, and seeing Thais of the honesty and high moral fibre of these three leading the others towards reform one ( if they are not belongers of the pessimistic 'history is static' or Shinawatra back side lickers to their lawless leadership and elections is everything barstool dribble) is seeing an optimistic future for Thailand. Well done again Khun General Prayuth and keep steering the ship towards democracy for the next few years it is going to take. What a bizarre post. Coherent writing was never a virtue of the propaganda machine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Meanwhile, some NLA members appeared unable to use the voting machine properly, which resulted in the first count having a significant number of votes "missing". The first order of business: vote to buy new voting machines (I have a cousin who can get us a good deal), oh can't vote, machines not working, can someone please go to Seven/Eleven and borrow their calculator? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 With the military Junta keeping the corrupt at bay and process's lawful, and seeing Thais of the honesty and high moral fibre of these three leading the others towards reform one ( if they are not belongers of the pessimistic 'history is static' or Shinawatra back side lickers to their lawless leadership and elections is everything barstool dribble) is seeing an optimistic future for Thailand. Well done again Khun General Prayuth and keep steering the ship towards democracy for the next few years it is going to take. It would seem that long sentences which indicate (that) the military is doing a good job tend to confuse all those who do not agree, to a point they start to have problems interpreting simple English, even those who might be native English speakers. Might I humbly suggest you keep your sentences a wee bit shorter, like only one liners? May be also avoid any hint of bias towards 'optimistic future' or generals. I'm rather optimistic that will help (you) to get broader public support, even on TVF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidieunimaitre Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 With the military Junta keeping the corrupt at bay and process's lawful, and seeing Thais of the honesty and high moral fibre of these three leading the others towards reform one ( if they are not belongers of the pessimistic 'history is static' or Shinawatra back side lickers to their lawless leadership and elections is everything barstool dribble) is seeing an optimistic future for Thailand. Well done again Khun General Prayuth and keep steering the ship towards democracy for the next few years it is going to take. It would seem that long sentences which indicate (that) the military is doing a good job tend to confuse all those who do not agree, to a point they start to have problems interpreting simple English, even those who might be native English speakers. Might I humbly suggest you keep your sentences a wee bit shorter, like only one liners? May be also avoid any hint of bias towards 'optimistic future' or generals. I'm rather optimistic that will help (you) to get broader public support, even on TVF ..... EVEN on TV??? You are overdoing it Rubi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx22cb Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Meanwhile, some NLA members appeared unable to use the voting machine properly, which resulted in the first count having a significant number of votes "missing". The first order of business: vote to buy new voting machines (I have a cousin who can get us a good deal), oh can't vote, machines not working, can someone please go to Seven/Eleven and borrow their calculator? Until the new general elections in 2015/6, no need for voting machines - the intention is that all NLA decisions ideally will be unanimous (as per this vote), but if not then motions will be carried by an overwhelmingly majority of NLA members (>75%). After all, many of the NLA are former military men, and the rest have been carefully hand-picked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Meanwhile, some NLA members appeared unable to use the voting machine properly, which resulted in the first count having a significant number of votes "missing". The first order of business: vote to buy new voting machines (I have a cousin who can get us a good deal), oh can't vote, machines not working, can someone please go to Seven/Eleven and borrow their calculator? Until the new general elections in 2015/6, no need for voting machines - the intention is that all NLA decisions ideally will be unanimous (as per this vote), but if not then motions will be carried by an overwhelmingly majority of NLA members (>75%). After all, many of the NLA are former military men, and the rest have been carefully hand-picked. Dude, you ruined a perfect lighthearted and ironical post which wove together several topics of interest (ineptitude and corruption of officials, Seven/Eleven to the rescue), by turning it into a statement full of statistics, percentages and dry, boring unfunnyness...undoubtedly carefully hand-picked. My post lies mortally wounded, suffocated and near death - I hope you are happy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjaak327 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Brings back memories of a former Thai PM who had to step down, because appearing in a cooking show constituted a conflict of interest... In this case, who cares, as there is no constitution, the military is the law. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongteesood Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Brings back memories of a former Thai PM who had to step down, because appearing in a cooking show constituted a conflict of interest... In this case, who cares, as there is no constitution, the military is the law. There is a huge difference however as the former PM was warned it was a conflict and told not to do it and said 'I can do what I want' and was duely punished. There has been no such warning in this case and he has said that he will follow the rules by stepping down IF it is deemed necessary, so he has at least publically announced he will follow rules. So you are comparing mangoes and durian - not the same at all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 With the military Junta keeping the corrupt at bay and process's lawful, and seeing Thais of the honesty and high moral fibre of these three leading the others towards reform one ( if they are not belongers of the pessimistic 'history is static' or Shinawatra back side lickers to their lawless leadership and elections is everything barstool dribble) is seeing an optimistic future for Thailand. Well done again Khun General Prayuth and keep steering the ship towards democracy for the next few years it is going to take. What a bizarre post. Coherent writing was never a virtue of the propaganda machine. When written by a person whose first language is not English? Give the poster a break! If it had been written in Thai, then I would suggest that the vast majority of TV readers would not understand at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) To avoid conflicts of interest and corruption he should definitely step down. Fingers in two pies is better than one tho. Why didn't Yingluck step down when she was both PM and Defence Minister or is that just another acceptable double standard from the PTP? Edited August 10, 2014 by billd766 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) To avoid conflicts of interest and corruption he should definitely step down. Fingers in two pies is better than one tho. Why didn't Yingluck step down when she was both PM and Defence Minister or is that just another acceptable double standard from the PTP? I'm afraid that is an incorrect argument. The PM is a member of parliament and as such can be easily elected/selected/appointed as Minister as well. All very legally, all done before and in many countries. The argument here should (might?) be that two positions from different organisations are combined in a single person. More over the position of National Ombudsman is to be independent and a refuge for people who think or claim to be mistreated by the government. The position of NLA president is to preside over the NLA. Personally I don't think it correct and certainly not advisable to keep the two positions combined in one person. IMHO. Edited August 10, 2014 by rubl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim walker Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Obviously not giving 100% on his first job if he has enough time on his hands for a second job sounding like a UK Fireman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Off topic posts and replies have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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