Yongyuth resigns from cabinet

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Published: 28 Sep 2012 at 16.28
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Yongyuth Wichaidit announced his resignation from the cabinet on Friday, resigning from the positions of deputy prime minister and interior minister in the face of mounting pressure over the controversial Alpine land case.

His resignation is effective on Oct 1, 2012. He remains Pheu Thai Party leader and party list MP.

"I made the decision some time back to quit the cabinet," Mr Yongyuth said at a press briefing

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meme
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Discussion 8 : 28 Sep 2012 at 18.348
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"The fugitive did not pressure Yongyuth to resign, Noppadon added." Yet another little white lie by the regime.
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Discussion 7 : 28 Sep 2012 at 18.237
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"A man with dignity." If dignity means kicking and screaming until finally being forced to resign. So he is guilty of corruption, but he remains Pheu Thai Party leader and party list MP. Amazing Thailand.
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Discussion 6 : 28 Sep 2012 at 18.236
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"Thaksin told Mr Yongyuth that he did not mind if he wanted to stay on"

How wrong is this statement.

1) It's quite open that Thaksin controls all aspects of government

2) He was quite happy for the man to stay in the position even though it goes against all decent standards and ethics of a democratic government.

Mind you, Kittiratt has done it so why not ?.
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Discussion 5 : 28 Sep 2012 at 18.175
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Disc1 Genii - "A man with dignity."
You DID read the story, right?
"guilty of malfeasance"... You DID read that part, didn't you? Or did you skip over that in order to find a way to spin it so that Peua Thai can feel proud of yet another criminal in their ranks?
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Discussion 4 : 28 Sep 2012 at 18.064
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Disc 1. dignity? He's a rich man who clearly felt he wasn't bound by the law while in office and whitens his hair to give an appearance of dignity and wisdom. No wonder young Thais feel honesty and true leadership don't pay and that nice guys run last.
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Discussion 3 : 28 Sep 2012 at 18.043
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Despite what has been stated, He is a liability so he was told to go. Unfortunately he will remain a dangerous liability because of his corrupt actions with the Alpine saga.
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Discussion 2 : 28 Sep 2012 at 17.512
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this man shoukd never been given a high profile job as deputy PM in the first place his background and ethics are questionable,obviously he was selected by the fugitive who himself is on the run from the law and is awaiting a prison sentence for his abuse of power,he is a businessman no one can deny but he isnt a politixan he hasnt the intergrity or morale standing, and lacks ethics
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Discussion 1 : 28 Sep 2012 at 17.441
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A man with dignity.
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