DPM Prawit celebrates 71st birthday

  

BANGKOK, 11 August 2016 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has welcomed civil servants and government officials to his home on the occasion of his 71st birthday, thanking them for working together for the benefit of the nation’s citizens. 

Gen Prawit today welcomed civil servants and members of the government to his Five Province Forest Foundation at the Royal Guard Infantry 1 headquarters for them wish him a happy birthday with notable arrivals including Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha. 

Other cabinet members who showed up included Deputy Minister of Defense Gen Udomdetch Sitabutr along with the Permanent Secretary for Defense Gen Preecha Chan-ocha, the commanders of the armed forces, National Legislative Assembly chairman Pornpetch Wichitcholchai and high ranking military officers. 

Gen Prawit used the occasion of his 71st birthday to remark that he has served the nation for 50 years now, pointing out the country is in a period of reform. He lauded the premier for sacrificing for the betterment of the public and asked that all seek to understand the government’s intentions. He noted he personally never wished to take part in politics but was glad to be part of a military unified in its work for citizens. He also assured he is in good health and dispelled rumors he was recently in hospital. 

 

-- nnt 2016-08-11

Happy B-day Piggy.

Never wanted to be involved in politics.....

 

Other than of course when he was Minister of Defense for 3 years.

 

Some would speculate he has unfulfilled greater plans than just a Defence Minister

 

What is it with Thailand and their celebrations of these birthdays, it is really odd how when someone in the public spotlight has a birthday, they need to have public events where 'well wishers' get to polish their posteriors and egos.

 

 

He's 71 now. So there is no need to lose patience...