webfact Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 THAI staff asks PM to probe “policy corruption” in airline BANGKOK: -- A group of employees of Thai Airways International Plc gathered at Suvarnabhumi international airport on Sunday morning to demand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha to use his special power vested by Section 44 to set up a special panel to investigate former boards and managements of the national flag carrier for alleged policy corruption. The group who called itself Network of THAI Volunteers against Corruption demanded a comprehensive probe into the conduct of the boards and managements over the rehabilitation program for 2009-2011 which covers the procurement of two fleets of 75 new aircraft at a total cost of 440 billion baht. The group said that the first fleet of 37 aircraft worth about 200 billion baht was procured within the period from 2011 up to 2018. The second lot of 38 aircraft worth about 240 billion baht was scrapped by the cabinet in 2010. Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/thai-staff-asks-pm-probe-policy-corruption-airline/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-02-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 THAI staff urge PM to tackle ‘corrupt’ practices at airline By The Nation BANGKOK: -- A group of Thai Airways International (THAI) employees have called on Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha to exercise his special powers under Article 44 of the interim charter to tackle “corrupt and dubious” practices at the national flag carrier. Nares Peung-yam, a THAI employee representative, said the airline’s board of directors and management had recently reduced the lifespan of aircraft in the airline’s fleet from 25 to 20 years, which would result in the disposal of old planes at low prices. The change would affect about 50 |aircraft. Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30306240 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-02-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I wonder why they don't ask the PM to use first his special power on the Rolls Royce case..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheard Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I wonder why they don't ask the PM to use first his special power on the Rolls Royce case.....That's because the PM has already waved his hand and dimissed the RR case as "in the past" so don't bother. No doubt some mates involved.Interesting that the group has gone public, we'll see how long their jobs last. Or maybe we won't see. Anyway, good on 'em!Didn't I read that Thai have a bunch of newish planes rotting in a paddock somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 2 hours ago, webfact said: ...management had recently reduced the lifespan of aircraft in the airline’s fleet from 25 to 20 years... That may be a good thing going forward. Perhaps their biz and first class cabin crew could also be put out to pasture earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Bit pointless asking the PM to look into corruption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brer Fox Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 24 minutes ago, candide said: I wonder why they don't ask the PM to use first his special power on the Rolls Royce case..... I think he has already used his "special power" and told Rolls-Royce not to divulge the names of the people involved in the bribe scandal as it might bring shame upon the Country and embarrass some of those high up on the food chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 LOL. Sort of like asking the Foxes for Hen Safety Committee to investigate themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maoro2013 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 1 hour ago, candide said: I wonder why they don't ask the PM to use first his special power on the Rolls Royce case..... Because its nothing to do with this group of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Brer Fox said: I think he has already used his "special power" and told Rolls-Royce not to divulge the names of the people involved in the bribe scandal as it might bring shame upon the Country and embarrass some of those high up on the food chain. Is this another example of fake news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themerg Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 THAI staff is asking The Devil to tell how much money he is receiving. The Devil is going to do what The4 Devil does, he will tell you a lie. Only in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brer Fox Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 3 hours ago, scorecard said: Is this another example of fake news? Whatever I "think" could hardly be described as "news". If you want to read fake news try this story. Author talking about Foreign Currency Reserves when he should have been talking about Treasury Currency Reserves. Little wonder the PM gets grumpy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 5 hours ago, candide said: I wonder why they don't ask the PM to use first his special power on the Rolls Royce case..... Sorry only one special wish per customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Right and maybe probe the PM wealth TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocicat Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 200 baht fine and they all become monks until the storm blows over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 5 hours ago, TheFishman1 said: Right and maybe probe the PM wealth TIT You stand a better chance getting into Fort Knox than probing the P.M.'s wealth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 " management had recently reduced the lifespan of aircraft in the airline’s fleet from 25 to 20 years, which would result in the disposal of old planes at low prices. " and that is a bad thing because????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 The famous can with worms to be opened? Careful or there might not be anyone left to run the company if they go after the corrupt ones in "Maipenrai Air". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 With all the retired Air Force guys on the board there is no chance of any of this happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 On 2/13/2017 at 6:56 AM, colinneil said: Bit pointless asking the PM to look into corruption. Unless some red-shirts, or other potential political enemies, are involved. I think this is called "reconciliation"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 And the politician could not resist posting here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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