PM Prayut denies reports of upcoming Cabinet reshuffle

[webfact]

PM assures no conflict within Cabinet

 

  

BANGKOK, 31 August 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has confirmed there is no conflict among members of the Cabinet, and denied rumors of a Cabinet reshuffle. 

The Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has denied rumors of conflict between the Deputy Prime Minister for economic affairs Somkid Jatusripitak and Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Gen Chatchai Sarikulya. 

Gen Prayut has said that all ministers will continue working in their current posts and that no additional deputy ministers will be assigned at this time. The Prime Minister also assured that despite his authority to unilaterally assign deputy ministers, this matter requires discussion with related sectors. 

Regarding the new vacancy for Adviser to the Ministry of Defense, Gen Prayut has said the additional position is not meant to resolve any issues related to appointment or promotion, but can be seen as a reward for a life of dedication to the country. 

The Prime Minister has also stressed that this year’s military reassignments, which include the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, was deliberated by himself, the Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, and military leaders. He affirmed that the process was free of outside influence, especially those of Privy Council President Gen Prem Tinsulanonda, who is highly respected by the military, but is not involved in these matters.

 

-- nnt 2016-08-31

[rebo]

No one has the intention to build a wall ...

[ratcatcher]

"....has already confirmed his intention never to ...."

I believe I read those words some years ago, uttered by a familiar figure in Thai daily life.

[tbthailand]

The news media continues dutifully to pretend that the "Cabinet" is a Cabinet, that the "NLA" is a legislative assembly, and that the "PM" is a prime minister.... 

 

[klauskunkel]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Regarding the new vacancy for Adviser to the Ministry of Defense, Gen Prayut has said the additional position is not meant to resolve any issues related to appointment or promotion, but can be seen as a reward for a life of dedication to the country. 

Meaning this position is not necessary or vital for the country, instead it's another burden on tax payers. If you wanna reward an official, give him medal - where is your military spirit, if you ever had one.

[Emster23]

I seem to recall he also promised there would be no coup, just before the coup. He has the credibility & honesty of a certain carrot topped US Presidential candidate

[davehowden]

Reshuffle soon then !

[bark]

Please give him a chance. He is a Great Prime Minister. I like that he speaks his mind.

 

 

[Deez]

Who cares?

[tbthailand]

I lose track of barking trolls' old names.... 

[xineohp]

His first act in any reshuffle should be to dump the DPMs.  They are nothing but a monumental embarrassment to his regime.  Given that they are former military buddies one suspects he does not possess the required male anatomy to do so. 

[Eric Loh]

It really doesn't matter how many times the PM re-shuffle the cabinet. There simply are not enough talent and competency in the military to fill the roles. After all, they are soldiers.

[Hayduke]

1 hour ago, bark said:

Please give him a chance. He is a Great Prime Minister. I like that he speaks his mind.

 

 

Yes, you're certainly right about the mind-speaking part. Which may help to explain why we rarely hear anything straightforward.

[elgordo38]

6 hours ago, ratcatcher said:

"....has already confirmed his intention never to ...."

I believe I read those words some years ago, uttered by a familiar figure in Thai daily life.

No we are not buying submarines its off of the table. 

[silent]

1 hour ago, davehowden said:

Reshuffle soon then !

He's having a hard time finding anyone with a full deck.

[performance]

5 Rivers all milking the lake. None of them has been able to even write a road map.  Let alone navigate it. I would say tensions are high. No one wants Prayut in poser. Those polls please we all know the truth. People never stood a hope.

[BlindMagician]

1 hour ago, bark said:

Please give him a chance. He is a Great Prime Minister. I like that he speaks his mind.

 

 

 

Intense sarcasm...I love it. Well played.

[Familyaffairs]

Urrrrr......in Thai-speak a denial invariably means the opposite, so expect a reshuffle soon.

[Familyaffairs]

5 hours ago, silent said:

He's having a hard time finding anyone with a full deck.

Doesn't anyone have that problem ?

[Dumbastheycome]

Many  comments demonstrate the  delusion that those they presume elected under  conditions of ultimate democratic  ethic ( whatever they  might fantasize that is ) will dutifully fulfill  promises,  never change  mind, never tell  a lie.

So if Prayut  denies he has  intention to do so  not remove the  possibility that it  may be  something that happens.

To refute claim, to deny, to  insist not, to have  no intent, all have  connotations that for reasons unknown can either innocently or deliberately  obfuscate comprehension. The  result only  permits conjecture of a  statement rather than  anything defined  and  accurate.

A   political strategy ?

 

 

[bark]

16 hours ago, Hayduke said:

Yes, you're certainly right about the mind-speaking part. Which may help to explain why we rarely hear anything straightforward.

He will lead Thailand back to be the leader of Asia. Thai people Love, respect and support him.

Good leader and family man. Loves his country.

 

[PatOngo]

Please!  Do not reshuffle/remove the minister for tourism, her entertainment value alone is priceless!

[Squeegee]

12 minutes ago, bark said:

He will lead Thailand back to be the leader of Asia. Thai people Love, respect and support him.

Good leader and family man. Loves his country.

 

 

Thailand was never the "leader of Asia", you're a fantasist.

[Plutojames88]

22 hours ago, tbthailand said:

The news media continues dutifully to pretend that the "Cabinet" is a Cabinet, that the "NLA" is a legislative assembly, and that the "PM" is a prime minister.... 

 

Yes ....that's the real intension of press releases......

The other real stories are no longer told .

Gulags filling with journalists missing from usual columns .

 

Thailand approves this or that.....( Pretending they are even Thailand as a whole)

 

Rumours of this or that .....smoke and mirrors ..

 

Light hearted stuff....A new plane .....Pokemon tourism ....thanking Rio Competitors .Good morals ....

Targets and polls ...

 

Thailand is gone.

Its really being taken over and closing to reality.

Gaols brimming with innocents ....

No reports now.

 

Bombers on loose .

Violence.

 

Ripe for civil major unrest

[bark]

2 hours ago, Squeegee said:

 

Thailand was never the "leader of Asia", you're a fantasist.

Thailand is "The Hub " of Asia. Best country in Asia. Leader of the Free World.

[Squeegee]

12 hours ago, bark said:

Thailand is "The Hub " of Asia. Best country in Asia. Leader of the Free World.

 

Ah, alrite then.

[bark]

8 hours ago, Squeegee said:

 

Ah, alrite then.

Alright