What role did the army play in the "silent coup" that brought Abhisit to power ? It is becoming increasingly clear that there is a strong connection between the Abhisit government and those who served by appointment in the former junta goverment:
"Nam Yimyaem, the former chairman of the defunct Assets Examination Committee, said Monday that he has agreed to work as an advisor to Justice Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Nam said Pirapan contacted him last week and offered the job to him and he agreed."
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingne...ustice-minister
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Junta's former AEC head to join Abhisit government
Started by Expattaya, Jan 05 2009 09:49 PM
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Posted 06 January 2009 - 12:19 PM
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Nam said Pirapan contacted him last week and offered the job to him and he agreed.
"Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Suthep Thaugsuban (สุเทพ เทือกสุบรรณ) assured this morning (January 5) that former Assets Examination Committee (AEC) Chairman Mr. Nam Yimyaem has never been considered for a role in the government. Mr. Suthep commented on rumours that Mr. Nam has been proposed for the post of advisor to the Ministry of Justice, saying that the claims were unfounded. Mr. Suthep stated that no names have yet been considered for the role, while apologizing to Mr. Nam for criticism that may have erupted over the rumours.
He, however, admitted that Prime Minister Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva has prioritized the selection of ministerial advisers with the matter possibly being brought up during this week's Cabinet meeting. Nonetheless, Mr. Suthep affirmed that all advisers chosen would be thoroughly selected for their ability and knowledge with unbiased views."
http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/prev...20proposed%20as
English translation: We haven't hired him yet. Let's wait to see what happens (quietly) next week.
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Posted 07 January 2009 - 09:14 AM
This could explain where all the leaks are coming from:
"Chief of Department of Special Investigation (DSI) Thawee Sodsong denied having tapped a telephone of Justice Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga. His statement came after Mr Pirapan claimed his phone has been tapped.
Although DSI has the bugging equipment, the organisationhas the rules and laws of using it, and the ones who want to use the equipment need to ask for permission from DSI chief or his deputy, he said. "Since I have taken this position for about one year, I can ensure you that we do not use the equipment to tap anyone," Pol Col Thawee told reporters. "
http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/13...-minister-phone
"Chief of Department of Special Investigation (DSI) Thawee Sodsong denied having tapped a telephone of Justice Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga. His statement came after Mr Pirapan claimed his phone has been tapped.
Although DSI has the bugging equipment, the organisationhas the rules and laws of using it, and the ones who want to use the equipment need to ask for permission from DSI chief or his deputy, he said. "Since I have taken this position for about one year, I can ensure you that we do not use the equipment to tap anyone," Pol Col Thawee told reporters. "
http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/13...-minister-phone
