Thaksin And Trt-linked Governors Transferred

[sriracha john]

TRT-linked governors transferred

Governors of provinces seen as Thai Rak Thai's political strongholds are the latest casualties of an attempt by the Council for National Security (CNS) to root out the former ruling party's influence. Largely stationed in the North, they were either transferred to smaller provinces or appointed to the inactive post of inspector-general in the Interior Ministry. In Chiang Mai, the home province of deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, governor Suwat Tantipat was re-assigned to Lop Buri, while his Chiang Rai and Khon Kaen counterparts Udom Pua-sakul and Jet Thanawat were moved to become the governors of Uthai Thani and Nakhon Nayok respectively. Those seen as having close ties with Newin Chidchob, former Prime Minister's Office minister, including Yai Rojsuwanichakorn (Buri Ram), Prajak Suwanpakdi (Phatthalung),Manit Wattanasen (Satun) and Sompong Anuyutthaphong (Surin) were made inspectors-general. Mr Newin led a Thai Rak Thai campaign in Satun and Phatthalung in January 2005, when he was accused of exploiting state power to help party candidates. Also transferred to become inspectors-general were Kamphaeng Phet governor Paisal Rattanapallop, and Sukhothai governor Sukit Charoenrattanakul.

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http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/01Nov2006_news02.php

[sriracha john]

Thaksin allies sidelined

The Cabinet yesterday approved the Interior Ministry's reshuffle of 59 high-ranking officials in a move widely seen as an attempt to demote those with close links to deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

The new line-up transferred Sukhothai Governor Sukij Charoenratanakul, a younger brother of former public health minister Suchai Charoenratanakul, and Phatthalung Governor Prachak Suwanpakdee - who allegedly has close links to former PM's Office Minister Newin Chidchob - to the posts of inspector-generals.

In all, 11 provincial governors including Samut Prakan Governor Sukhumrat Saributr were reassigned as inspector-generals.

"Why doesn't the performance evaluation count in the reshuffle?" Sukhumrat said. On hearing of his transfer, he immediately announced his resignation.

He said he will submit his resignation letter to the Interior Ministry within two days.

According to Sukhumrat, Samut Prakan scored 4.677 out of a possible five points from the latest evaluation by the Office of the Public Sector Development on September 30. "It's unfair," Sukhumrat said. He believed that his alma mater was a factor behind his transfer because officials who graduated from another institute enjoyed better prospects.

Interior Minister Aree Wongse-araya, however, insisted the new line-up was made in good faith and senior officials were assigned as inspector-generals because they could command respect from local officials during their inspection trips.

The latest reshuffle also transferred Chiang Mai Governor Suwat Tantipipat, Khon Kaen Governor Jate Thanawat and Chiang Rai Governor Udom Pua-sakul to less powerful provinces.

The Nation

[chechoie]

TRT-linked governors transferred

they were either transferred to smaller provinces or appointed to the inactive post of inspector-general in the Interior Ministry.

Continued here:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/01Nov2006_news02.php

I take it people still get paid when they are transferred to an “inactive post”.

It must cost a fortune.

I keep reading about people being sent there.

There must be thousands of them there.

Wonder what they do all day.

[mijan24]

TRT-linked governors transferred

they were either transferred to smaller provinces or appointed to the inactive post of inspector-general in the Interior Ministry.

Continued here:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/01Nov2006_news02.php

I take it people still get paid when they are transferred to an “inactive post”.

It must cost a fortune.

I keep reading about people being sent there.

There must be thousands of them there.

Wonder what they do all day.

Exactly the same as before except now it is official - "Nothing"

[lukamar]

I keep reading about people being sent there.

There must be thousands of them there.

Wonder what they do all day.

Maybe they are the undercurrent the government keeps worrying about or they plot a counter coup all day..

[chownah]

The downside for a politician who gets sent to an inactive post is that they are no longer in a position to accept bribes.....this was true before Toxin, during Toxin, and after Toxin....it is the staple of Thai politics.

Chownah

[Plus]

Exactly, it's a ghostly experience - they can see but can't touch, in this case steal.