Embattled RID chief shifted to deputy post

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Embattled RID chief shifted to deputy post

Published: 23/02/2012 at 03:48 AM
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Royal Irrigation Department chief Chalit Damrongsak faced a lightning transfer yesterday amid speculation that the Pheu Thai-led government was unhappy with his performance during the severe flooding last year.

Chalit: Govt denies he is being punished

The cabinet resolved to swap Mr Chalit's position with deputy permanent secretary for Agriculture Lertviroj Kowattana, who will become the new director-general of the RID that comes under the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry.

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samut
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Discussion 11 : 26/02/2012 at 01:40 PM11
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“The deputy permanent secretary position, however, is widely seen as an inactive post.” What does that mean? Having a post in the Government, getting paid for but don’t have to work; great I was always looking for a job like this unfortunately I do not know the right people.
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Discussion 10 : 23/02/2012 at 07:12 PM10
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Was he the one who ordered to have water at the dams hoarded supposedly for the farmers last year? I don't think so.
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Discussion 9 : 23/02/2012 at 11:05 AM9
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I wonder how unusualy wealthy these people are? But really and honestly why have the deputy step up? They should start from the beginning again with new people in all places. But the its always jobs for the boys network. Fresh blood is what is needid, but then there would be an outcry,because it maybe become known how much corruption is going on, Not just in this dept but all depts.
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Discussion 8 : 23/02/2012 at 10:46 AM8
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Chalit does not look at all happy in his picture!
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Discussion 7 : 23/02/2012 at 10:30 AM7
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How can deputy permanent secretary at the ministry be an 'inactive post'? It's no wonder the entire ministry is in such a mess. Just about every agriculture project seems to be riddled with inefficiency and corruption.
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Discussion 6 : 23/02/2012 at 10:21 AM6
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The new man is also Banharn's disciple, don't forget.
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Discussion 5 : 23/02/2012 at 10:10 AM5
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D1: Its better than national news. he's been promoted.

Quote: Mr Nattawut said Mr Chalit had done his best as the Irrigation chief and he deserved to be "promoted to a higher position".
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Discussion 4 : 23/02/2012 at 09:06 AM4
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"The Pheu Thai Party has reportedly tried to take greater control of the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry, which is now under the Chartthaipattana Party."

Here's the key line. PT learned that it is difficult, politically, to accept responsibility without control. It's all about control.
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Discussion 3 : 23/02/2012 at 09:03 AM3
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""There will be no work disruption because the department has already laid the foundations for water resources management," he said. "The new chief can continue the job right away.”

So, no need for change. Best practices all in place. Khun Chalit can move on with the sense of a job well done. That seems to be what they’re saying?
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Discussion 2 : 23/02/2012 at 06:17 AM2
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As Donald Trump would say: "YOU"RE FIRED !!!"
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