webfact Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Sayonara Sukhumbhand! Suspended spendy governor says goodbye to Bangkok By Coconuts Bangkok BANGKOK: -- Suspended city governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra said goodbye to Bangkok residents via Facebook message yesterday after being officially replaced by Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, the former deputy governor. Junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha on Tuesday employed Section 44 to remove Sukhumbhand and appoint the replacement. In the online message, the former governor congratulated the new governor and offered his support, as well as thanking Pol. Gen. Aswin for his help over the years. Sukhumbhand was elected twice as governor and served eight years in the office, where he ran the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). His message went on to thank all BMA staff for the past eight years of hard work. Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/10/20/sayonara-sukhumbhand-suspended-spendy-governor-says-goodbye-bangkok -- © Copyright Coconuts Bangkok 2016-10-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z42 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Corrupt idiot. He should be in jail. Smh ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brer Fox Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 He looks like he might be related to the Toad. A cousin perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumbleweed Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Well at least we can be assured it's not a case of jobs for the boys. I suppose the fact that new guy is yellow through and through is pure coincidence.. And there is no suggestion that the great leader is merely a tool (in every sense of the word) of a certain political colour Quote Pol Gen Aswin was the officer Suthep Thaugsuban most trusted when he was deputy prime minister in charge of police affairs https://wikileaks.org/gifiles/docs/25/2555668_thailand-asia-pacific-thai-article-says-strong-political.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourmanflint Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I wonder if the new governor will undo the decision to clear all the pavements with immediate effect, to bring happiness back to the people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 It was previously reported (http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/politics/30293820) that Prayut invoked Article 44 to order Sukhumbhand's suspension. But, that order (No 50/2559), also told government agencies to continue with the investigation into allegations against Sukhumbhand and added that he would be reinstated if found innocent !!! However, Sukhumbhand wasn't reinstated, in fact he has gone from hero to zero (http://thainews.prd.go.th/website_en/news/news_detail/WNSOC5803260010031), yet we still have no word whether he is innocent (or not) to the allegations that brought about his suspension. So, will his departure message also be goodbye to those allegations (http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/07/12/sukhumbhands-corruption-charge-flashy-governor-may-resign-over-spending-light-show, http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/931717-bangkok-city-council-appoints-probe-team-to-look-into-160-million-baht-mini-fire-truck-deal/) ??? The following also makes for interesting reading (http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/07/28/best-sukhumbhand-timeline-bangkok-governors-mistakes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Does he get to keep the Christmas Lights he bought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) 12 minutes ago, monkey4u said: Does he get to keep the Christmas Lights he bought No, but as consolation, he gets an ornate chair, the TV, surround sound system, well stocked refrigerator and a bottle of Merlot. Edited October 20, 2016 by ratcatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 In honour of the ex-governor, a life size lego statue is built and put on display at a nearby park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fvw53 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 9 hours ago, z42 said: Corrupt idiot. He should be in jail. Smh ? ....and of course you have evidence of what you say...or was it "People say"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsaanUSA Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 9 hours ago, ourmanflint said: I wonder if the new governor will undo the decision to clear all the pavements with immediate effect, to bring happiness back to the people? Seriously? He's the guy that cleared the "pavements" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 10 hours ago, fvw53 said: ....and of course you have evidence of what you say...or was it "People say"... Nobody needs any evidence about these people.....generalising that he's corrupt, along with almost every other state official, is the truth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 On 10/20/2016 at 7:23 AM, z42 said: Corrupt idiot. He should be in jail. Smh ? 17 hours ago, fvw53 said: ....and of course you have evidence of what you say...or was it "People say"... 17hours Your reply suggests you have little or no knowledge of what happens here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourmanflint Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 14 hours ago, IsaanUSA said: Seriously? He's the guy that cleared the "pavements" I thought it was Sukhumband who ordered pavements cleared, not Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsaanUSA Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 On 10/21/2016 at 2:35 AM, ourmanflint said: I thought it was Sukhumband who ordered pavements cleared, not Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang If you google it, there are a bunch of stories in the Bangkok Post. Otherwise, here's a ThaiVisa forum post: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Off topic posts and grammar police posts and replies have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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