Gen Udomdej vows to go ahead with park project

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Gen Udomdej vows to go ahead with park project



BANGKOK: -- Deputy defence minister Gen Udomdej Sitabutr today announced to go ahead with the Rajabhakti park in Hua Hin with plan to build learning and exhibition centre at the park after the project was delayed.

Announcement of the former Army chief’s determination to build history learning centre came after the Centre for National Anti-Corruption (CNAC) ruled out corruption in the park construction at yesterday’s press conference.

Gen Udomdej said the park construction was six months behind schedule and now it has to go ahead.

He said construction now will be for history learning and for exhibiting work and sacrifices of the seven Thai Kings.

Commenting on yesterday’s ruling of the park controversy, Gen Udomdej said he never acknowledged “commission” was paid by the foundries to an amulet trader regarding the casting of the bronze statutes of the kings, and donations to the park committee.

But he said he was ready to cooperate if the case is to be reinvestigated by the National Anti Corruption Commission.

Yesterday the CNAC spent over two hours to reveal its finding of the case at the press briefing chaired by Justice Minister Gen Phaiboon Khumchaya.

The case centred on an amulet trader who allegedly demanded kickbacks from foundries hired to cast the statues of the kings at the park.

The press briefing was attended by Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) secretary-general Prayong Preeyajit, Auditor-General Pisit Leelavachiropas, and National Anti-Corruption Commission deputy secretary-general Yongyut Malithong.

Redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan and Pheu Thai party’s legal advisor Ruengkrai Leekitwatana were also present as observers.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/156668


-- Thai PBS 2016-03-24

[rkidlad]

These parks are a god damn printing press for cash. No culpability.

[jaywalker]

The first 4 words of his title say it all.."Deputy defence minister Gen[eral]"

Yeah....that's a general's uniform alright.

Is it Armani?

[bangkokfrog]

This wouldn't be the amulet trader who mysteriously conveniently died in army custody, would it?

[rkidlad]

The first 4 words of his title say it all.."Deputy defence minister Gen[eral]"

Yeah....that's a general's uniform alright.

Is it Armani?

Close! It is actually Hugo Boss.

He also produced the Nazi uniforms.

[NongKhaiKid]

He's got to go ahead as too much loss of face otherwise plus people might think there's something fishy with the project !

[Merylhighground]

Gen Udomdej said the park construction was six months behind schedule and now it has to go ahead.

Strewth! Lets hope that if Thailand ever needs defending this imbecile can defend it in time and not six months too late.......

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[phoenixdoglover]

The first 4 words of his title say it all.."Deputy defence minister Gen[eral]"

Yeah....that's a general's uniform alright.

Is it Armani?

Not sure, but I want to know the name of his cleaner. There is not a trace of the whitewash from yesterday.

[Acharn]

Close! It is actually Hugo Boss.

He also produced the Nazi uniforms.

Well, I guess if you're a clothing manufacturer, you manufacture clothing. I expect he was producing school uniforms and maybe bus drivers' uniforms and maybe street sweepers' uniforms at the same time. Oh, and suits. According to Wikipedia, the company produced the black uniforms adopted by the SS, the brown shirts worn by the SA, and the uniforms worn by Hitler Jugend. If you have a company that produces military uniforms, among other things, and you have a chance for a huge government contract that will be extremely profitable, do you pass it up?

[Jonmarleesco]

'Gen Udomdej said the park construction was six months behind schedule ...' As, no doubt, are contributions.

[ratcatcher]

The first 4 words of his title say it all.."Deputy defence minister Gen[eral]"

Yeah....that's a general's uniform alright.

Is it Armani?

Is it Armani?

No, it's somebody else's armani

[ChrisY1]

The first 4 words of his title say it all.."Deputy defence minister Gen[eral]"

Yeah....that's a general's uniform alright.

Is it Armani?

Saville Row...they all go to the same one...

[BigBadGeordie]

Close! It is actually Hugo Boss.

He also produced the Nazi uniforms.

Well, I guess if you're a clothing manufacturer, you manufacture clothing. I expect he was producing school uniforms and maybe bus drivers' uniforms and maybe street sweepers' uniforms at the same time. Oh, and suits. According to Wikipedia, the company produced the black uniforms adopted by the SS, the brown shirts worn by the SA, and the uniforms worn by Hitler Jugend. If you have a company that produces military uniforms, among other things, and you have a chance for a huge government contract that will be extremely profitable, do you pass it up?

Yes

[jayboy]

If you repeat a lie often enough people will come to believe it.You will even come to believe it yourself.

Goebbels

[mrrizzla]

Day after the white wash. Full steam ahead!

Imagine the uproar if a Shinawatra government investigated itself for corruption and came out clean...

[Denim]

Day after the white wash. Full steam ahead!

Imagine the uproar if a Shinawatra government investigated itself for corruption and came out clean...

Ah yes......but Thaksin ..........

[arthurboy]

Relax, folks.

No doubt the next phase budget, bids and expenditure will be put online for public scrutiny and all to see.

[rkidlad]

Close! It is actually Hugo Boss.

He also produced the Nazi uniforms.

Well, I guess if you're a clothing manufacturer, you manufacture clothing. I expect he was producing school uniforms and maybe bus drivers' uniforms and maybe street sweepers' uniforms at the same time. Oh, and suits. According to Wikipedia, the company produced the black uniforms adopted by the SS, the brown shirts worn by the SA, and the uniforms worn by Hitler Jugend. If you have a company that produces military uniforms, among other things, and you have a chance for a huge government contract that will be extremely profitable, do you pass it up?

Yes

To concur with what the other poster said 'YES'.Yes, you do pass it up.

[mrrizzla]

Day after the white wash. Full steam ahead!

Imagine the uproar if a Shinawatra government investigated itself for corruption and came out clean...

Ah yes......but Thaksin ..........

Good thing we have been saved from that evil man by these noble, honorable heroes in green.

[dageurreotype]

Announcement of the former Army chief’s determination to build history learning centre

Whose version? Can't get enough of yet more repugnant nationalism and propaganda. And with a nice fat cash bonus too!

Edited March 25, 2016 by dageurreotype

[Wilsonandson]

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g297922-d8646933-r331573371-Ratchapak_Park-Hua_Hin_Prachuap_Khiri_Khan_Province.html

Trip advisor reviews of Ratchapak Park. Seems that a vistors and learning center would be welcomed by those tourists who have visited the park so far. Many foreigners would like more information on the seven Thai King's.

To quote Gregory from Switzerland " Nice statues, but I would have been nice to have some informations about these Kings."

Seigbert from Germany says the same " The 7 Kings in the Rajabhakti Park are only some km away from Hua Hin

near Suan Son Beach.

You can take the small red bus for 20 ThaiBaht to the Park.

From the mainroad it is only a short walk to the statues.

It is very impressive to see the 7 Kings, but you get no further Information."

So as you can see the visitors and learning center is much needed to help the tourism of Hua Hin.

[mrrizzla]

Which kings are there out of interest? Rama V for sure and who else? I am guessing Ramkangheng and Taksin.

[Wilsonandson]

Which kings are there out of interest? Rama V for sure and who else? I am guessing Ramkangheng and Taksin.

1. King Ramkhamhaeng (Sukhothai period)

2. King Naresuan (Ayutthaya period)

3. King Narai (Ayutthaya period)

4. King Taksin (Thonburi period)

5. King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I and founder of Chakri dynasty – Rattanakosin period)

6. King Mongkut (Rama IV of Rattanakosin period)

7. King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V of Rattanakosin period)

[mrrizzla]

Which kings are there out of interest? Rama V for sure and who else? I am guessing Ramkangheng and Taksin.

1. King Ramkhamhaeng (Sukhothai period)

2. King Naresuan (Ayutthaya period)

3. King Narai (Ayutthaya period)

4. King Taksin (Thonburi period)

5. King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I and founder of Chakri dynasty – Rattanakosin period)

6. King Mongkut (Rama IV of Rattanakosin period)

7. King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V of Rattanakosin period)

There is some very interesting history there that I won't discuss and I wonder how they will convey certain things in their learning center...

[Wilsonandson]

Which kings are there out of interest? Rama V for sure and who else? I am guessing Ramkangheng and Taksin.

1. King Ramkhamhaeng (Sukhothai period)

2. King Naresuan (Ayutthaya period)

3. King Narai (Ayutthaya period)

4. King Taksin (Thonburi period)

5. King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I and founder of Chakri dynasty – Rattanakosin period)

6. King Mongkut (Rama IV of Rattanakosin period)

7. King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V of Rattanakosin period)

There is some very interesting history there that I won't discuss and I wonder how they will convey certain things in their learning center...

Well, we'll have to wait and see, still it's a step in the right direction.

[baboon]

Which kings are there out of interest? Rama V for sure and who else? I am guessing Ramkangheng and Taksin.

1. King Ramkhamhaeng (Sukhothai period)

2. King Naresuan (Ayutthaya period)

3. King Narai (Ayutthaya period)

4. King Taksin (Thonburi period)

5. King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I and founder of Chakri dynasty Rattanakosin period)

6. King Mongkut (Rama IV of Rattanakosin period)

7. King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V of Rattanakosin period)

There is some very interesting history there that I won't discuss and I wonder how they will convey certain things in their learning center...

Probably by shifting around uncomfortably and pretending not to understand the question. That is what has always happened to me whenever I have asked about it.