Nicknames resurface for government and ministers
It is an year-end tradition for the press corps at Government House to come up with nicknames for the government and the ministers in an expression of collective opinions towards those in power, based on what they have achieved in the course of the year.
However, it took a long pause for the past six years in the absence of an elected government until now. For the first time in several years, nicknames have again been assigned to the administration and ministers.
Sieng Kong is a well-known shopping district in Bangkok that sells second-hand automotive parts at cheap prices, therefore the nickname reflects the current status of the government coalition comprising old-timer politicians and state officials from previous governments who were stitched together to form a new team but unlikely to work well together.
In the eyes of the press, Prayut seems like a confused boxer especially when he condemned certain policies but ended up embracing them, such as the populist policy, attracting MPs from other parties, appointing ministers who were involved in past political rallies, and raising the minimum wages. Prayut also seems confused when facing questions from the opposition and on many occasions simply changed the subjects.
Deputy PM Gen Prawit Wongsuwan: Big Bro The Entertainer
As the oldest member of the 3P gang (Prawit, Prayut and Pok Anupong), Prawit is the big brother who needs to look after his little siblings as well as entertain members of government coalition when they run into problems, from international conflicts to chicken farm scandal.
Deputy PM Somkid Jatusripitak: Mr. PracharatDeputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam: Sri ThanonchaiDeputy PM and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit: Independent State
Jurin got this nickname from his working style that mainly compliments the policies of his Democrat Party while ignoring the opinions of its coalition partners, as if he is operating independently from the government.
Deputy PM and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul: Rat PoisonDeputy Agriculture and Cooperative Minister Capt Thamanat Prompow: Mr Grey Area
Thammanat got his nickname from being involved in many scandals including the shady validity of his academic qualifications, having been convicted and jailed in Australia for drug offense, and making an under the table deal with an opposition party.
Deputy Agriculture and Cooperative Minister Mananya Thaiset: Madame Awkward
Mananya was in the spotlights when she joined Anutin in spearheading the ban of three toxic chemicals, only to face opposition from the public. The proposed ban of two of the chemicals were delayed while the useage of glyphosate, was allowed to continue.
Transport Minister Saksyam Chidchob: The DemolisherNatural Resources and Environment Minister Warawut Silpa-archa: The UndertakerQuote of the year
Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said to the athletes and staff of the national team before thier departure to the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines, at Government House on November 13.
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It is an year-end tradition for the press corps at Government House to come up with nicknames for the government and the ministers in an expression of collective opinions towards those in power, based on what they have achieved in the course of the year.
However, it took a long pause for the past six years in the absence of an elected government until now. For the first time in several years, nicknames have again been assigned to the administration and ministers.
Sieng Kong is a well-known shopping district in Bangkok that sells second-hand automotive parts at cheap prices, therefore the nickname reflects the current status of the government coalition comprising old-timer politicians and state officials from previous governments who were stitched together to form a new team but unlikely to work well together.
In the eyes of the press, Prayut seems like a confused boxer especially when he condemned certain policies but ended up embracing them, such as the populist policy, attracting MPs from other parties, appointing ministers who were involved in past political rallies, and raising the minimum wages. Prayut also seems confused when facing questions from the opposition and on many occasions simply changed the subjects.
Deputy PM Gen Prawit Wongsuwan: Big Bro The Entertainer
As the oldest member of the 3P gang (Prawit, Prayut and Pok Anupong), Prawit is the big brother who needs to look after his little siblings as well as entertain members of government coalition when they run into problems, from international conflicts to chicken farm scandal.
Deputy PM Somkid Jatusripitak: Mr. PracharatDeputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam: Sri ThanonchaiDeputy PM and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit: Independent State
Jurin got this nickname from his working style that mainly compliments the policies of his Democrat Party while ignoring the opinions of its coalition partners, as if he is operating independently from the government.
Deputy PM and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul: Rat PoisonDeputy Agriculture and Cooperative Minister Capt Thamanat Prompow: Mr Grey Area
Thammanat got his nickname from being involved in many scandals including the shady validity of his academic qualifications, having been convicted and jailed in Australia for drug offense, and making an under the table deal with an opposition party.
Deputy Agriculture and Cooperative Minister Mananya Thaiset: Madame Awkward
Mananya was in the spotlights when she joined Anutin in spearheading the ban of three toxic chemicals, only to face opposition from the public. The proposed ban of two of the chemicals were delayed while the useage of glyphosate, was allowed to continue.
Transport Minister Saksyam Chidchob: The DemolisherNatural Resources and Environment Minister Warawut Silpa-archa: The UndertakerQuote of the year
Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said to the athletes and staff of the national team before thier departure to the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines, at Government House on November 13.
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/...ernal_referral
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