Appointment of new Supreme Court president within 15 days

[webfact]

Appointment of new Supreme Court president within 15 days
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- THE JUDICIAL Commission will consider the appointment of a new president of the Supreme Court again within 15 days, after it resolved on Monday not to appoint a senior judge to the post on the grounds of “unsuitable” management skills.

 

The commission voted unanimously not to appoint Sirichai Wattanayothin, president of the Appeal Court, and the most senior judge, to replace Veerapol Tungsuwan, president of the Supreme Court, who retires this October.

 

The rare decision runs counter to the official tradition of promoting the most senior judge to preside over the court.

 

Suebpong Sripongkul, spokesman of the Courts of Justice, said in a press release that the Judicial Commission’s sub-panel had scrutinised every aspect of Sirichai’s qualifications and submitted its opinion to the commission via the office’s secretary in line with the law concerning the appointment of judges.

 

The commission had considered the candidate’s qualification for the post, not only his senior status but also his management skills, in line with the regulations, he said.

 

The commission had debated widely on the promotion before voting unanimously not to appoint Sirichai, citing unsuitable management skills, despite him being the most senior judge, the spokesman added.

 

In line with the law, the process now starts all over again, but |it bars the same person from being nominated for the position again. 

 

The second most-senior judge is the vice president of the Supreme Court, Cheep Jullamon.

 

The Judicial Commission is next scheduled to meet on July 11.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30319911

 

-- © Copyright The Nation

 

[tracker1]

Wonder if a General can manage the job ?

 

[Smarter Than You]

With a completely unaccountable judicial appointed system, is there any wonder that the Red Bull kid is still out there on the loose?

[observer90210]

well on the other hand if more scrutinity in put in qualifications in place of seniority, perhaps it could be a start of things to change?

 

why not be a bit positive for once, you bunch of adorable grouches?

[colinneil]

5 minutes ago, observer90210 said:

 

 

why not be a bit positive for once, you bunch of adorable grouches?

 

Ohh please give us a break, if TV members had nothing to grouch about life would be boring.

[observer90210]

Just now, colinneil said:

Ohh please give us a break, if TV members had nothing to grouch about life would be boring.

I have to admit that you are right, it would not be as that much fun here

[Smarter Than You]

20 minutes ago, observer90210 said:

well on the other hand if more scrutinity in put in qualifications in place of seniority, perhaps it could be a start of things to change?

 

why not be a bit positive for once, you bunch of adorable grouches?

Doesn't matter how much scrutiny there is if the scrutineers aren't up to scratch.

 

Why not be a bit realistic for once, you adorable grouch?  

[observer90210]

5 minutes ago, Smarter Than You said:

Doesn't matter how much scrutiny there is if the scrutineers aren't up to scratch.

 

Why not be a bit realistic for once, you adorable grouch?  

don't worry sir....the PM will settle things out....you will see!!!!

Edited July 5, 2017 by observer90210

[Smarter Than You]

4 minutes ago, observer90210 said:

don't worry sir....the PM will settle things out....you will see!!!!

Perhaps I should forward a note of warning to the Red Bull kid then ..."beware my, young drunk driving killer, the Thai judiciary is on the up and equal justice for all shall soon ensue".

 

[Cadbury]

It is common practice in Thailand for people to buy their way into a job. I wonder how much the job of President of the Supreme Court costs and who receives payment. Seems they passed over Sirichai Wattanayothin and maybe now looking for a better offer. Won't be cheap for the successful candidate that's for sure.

Edited July 5, 2017 by Cadbury

[whatawonderfulday]

Maybe the delay was through the time it has taken to raise the cash to pay off the selection committee.

[mikebell]

Unsuitable management skills?

Do as I say, not as I do?

 Do unto others before they do it unto you?

Do you know who I nearly was?

[webfact]

Cheep nominated to become president of Supreme Court
By THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- CHEEP JULLAMON, the vice president of the Supreme Court, has been nominated to become its next president after the most senior candidate, Appeal Court chief Sirichai Wattanayothin, failed to get support from the Judicial Commission’s selection subcommittee.

 

The subcommittee yesterday nominated Cheep, the second most senior candidate, who is now serving as the first vice president of the Supreme Court.

 

The Judicial Commission’s full meeting is scheduled to convene next Tuesday to vote on the approval of Cheep’s nomination, Courts of Justice spokesman Suebpong Sripong said yesterday.

 

He said that at its meeting yesterday, the subcommittee took into consideration the qualifications and capabilities of the nominated judge.

 

The selection panel on Monday resolved not to nominate Sirichai as the new Supreme Court president. A reason has not been disclosed.

 

Sirichai, who is serving as president of the Appeal Court, yesterday said he felt slighted for failing to get nominated.

 

However, he dismissed press reports that he was considering legal action against the Judicial Commission.

 

The senior judge told INN News that he was among the first group of law graduates from Ramkhamhaeng University and had expected to become the first Supreme Court president from the open university.

 

The current Supreme Court president, Veerapol Tuhnsuwan, is to retire at the end of September.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30320102

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-07-07

[Srikcir]

Sounds like a supreme court on the Cheep.

On 7/5/2017 at 6:15 AM, webfact said:

voting unanimously not to appoint Sirichai, citing unsuitable management skills

If he was unsuitable in his current position (Vice-President of the Supreme Court), why is he still there?

What has been in his performance reviews that would support such an allegation?

Obviously, not a topic for any journal investigation to pursue for the truth. Defamation lawsuit comes to mind should Sirichai allege any misconduct or abuse of power by a review panel.

[seajae]

maybe he refuses to do as he is told or to accept cake boxes, then again maybe they are scared he might stop everyone from getting cake boxes