waerth Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 They let the dog out: http://www.khaosod.c...TJPRE00Tmc9PQ== (9 January) Labour Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung claimed he is now back in charge of monitoring the anti-government protests. Mr. Chalerm lost his prominent position as a Deputy Prime Minister last year following a Cabinet shift ordered by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, and he had been delegated to the much less influential post at the Ministry of Labour. Nevertheless, Mr. Chalerm has publicly expressed his wish in the past to be back at the frontline as the government is pitted in the struggle against anti-government protesters led by People′s Committee for Absolute Democracy With the King As Head of State (PCAD). It appears his prayer has been answered. "The Prime Minister has assigned me to assist the police, it is true," Mr. Chalerm told reporters today, adding that he has been specifically instructed to report to the government′s agency which monitors the protests and combats criminal acts committed during the protests. Mr. Chalerm stressed that his work would not interfere with the police operations or other existing governmental war rooms. "I didn′t offer my service because I′m drunk with power," Mr. Chalerm said, "But because I′m fed up with those who mobilise local district officials and the people in south to join the protests". He added, "I am glad the Prime Minister called me to serve, even though it is a bit late". One of his top priorities would be the operation to arrest PCAD leader Suthep Thaugsuban who is currently wanted for his insurrection charges, according to Mr. Chalerm, who insisted that it is not within his power to make an arrest. However, he said, he would distribute 200 arrest warrants of Mr. Suthep to the police units, in order to help them arrest the PCAD leader as soon as they encounter him. If Mr. Suthep attempts to resist, Mr. Chalerm said, the police would be allowed to "exercise their judgment" in proceeding the arrest. "Mr. Suthep is demanding something that is impossible and not supported by any laws," Mr. Chalerm told said. He warned that the nation would not function if Mr. Suthep is allowed to walk free, but told reporters that there is no reason to place bounty on Mr. Suthep. "Please come surrender yourself to the police. I believe he would be granted bail in no time," he added. The Labour Minister also urged an unnamed high-ranking police officer to stop giving support to Mr. Suthep, and warned that state officials who aid the PCAD are at risk of violating the laws. Furthermore, Mr. Chalerm claimed police officers in many provinces have told him that they had lost much dignity throughout the protests. "These people keep contacting me, asking me, brother, when will you be back in charge?" Mr. Chalerm said, "So I tell them now, I am fucking back!" (à¸à¸¹à¸à¸¥à¸±à¸šà¸¡à¸²à¹à¸¥à¹‰à¸§) For comments, or corrections to this article please contact: khaosod.english@gmail.com You can also find Khaosod English on Twitter and Facebook http://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish http://www.facebook....KhaosodEnglish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 The fact that Chalerm has any position of responsibility tells you what is wrong with this government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huumlaar Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Same could be said of Newin and Abhisit and Democrats - they all join up with these "lovely nice gentlemen" (not wanting to get the board sued) because for some reason they get a lot of votes. Not the Deputy Prime Minister didn't change between Samak and Abhisit! FARK, they are all dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 It would be hard to beat Chalerm's record though ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 No worries, one (or more) will step up and try to beat the record! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 " He served as Minister for Office of the Prime Minister under Chatichai Choonhavan, overseeing the Mass Communications Organization of Thailand. He was accused of press interference and had ongoing conflicts with the military, to the point that he was cited by the coup-makers as one of the reasons for the 1991 military coup d'état. In the wake of the coup Chalerm was among the politicians accused of "unusual wealth", and had 32 million baht in assets seized. He fled Thailand to live in Sweden and Denmark until the political situation cooled down." http://en.wikipedia....alerm_Yubamrung p.s. He had his own political party, until he dissolved it to join with his soul mate, Thaksin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkbin Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 "I didn′t offer my service because I′m drunk ..." Glad to read the ear problem has cleared up. edit: typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huumlaar Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 <p.s. He had his own political party, until he dissolved it to join with his soul mate, Thaksin.>> And this is the crux of understanding power in Thailand, Thaksin was never able to rule with an iron hand, he had to bow to Newin, (as did Abhisit) in order to rule, the problem of those fools who recommend democrat systems that allow small parties, is that arseholes rise to rule over the master, While more robust systems, while far from perfect, don't have to "owe favours" to the arseholes. Thaksin fell by this, Abhisit fell by this, Suthep is this, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waerth Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 The Netherlands is full of small parties. Nothing wrong with that. It is all in the checks and balances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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