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Prem's long-time aide steps down

Privy Council President Prem Tinsulanonda has appointed Maj-Gen Pisanu Phutthawong as his new office chief, replacing his long-time close aide who has retired.

After serving as Gen Prem's right-hand man for more than three decades, Adm Pachun Tampratheephas said on Tuesday that Gen Prem had requested that he finally step down, and make way for Maj-Gen Pisanu.Gen Prem told him he wanted to "return Pachun to his family'', said Adm Pachun, who ended his military career on Sept 30. Adm Pachun said Gen Prem had only good intentions in...

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  • mitrapaap

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    Discussion 2 : 10 Oct 2012 at 07.392

    D1: oh, oh, wow! 'Having met and having had dealings with all controversial politicians... ' Well, yes, and as it has shown, at least one dealing was a bit too controversial with a very controversial politician. (assuming that with "he" you meant Prem). Never heard about the other guy, so he did probably nothing wrong other than to keep silent.

  • cocoricco

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    Discussion 1 : 09 Oct 2012 at 18.551

    He deserves a great compensation and pension for his duty to the nation. So sad the past five years of his career were probably stressed with intimidation and fear from certain color coded factions.
    Thai people in these positions always tried to bring about compromise, common sense and did their responsible duty, irrespective of who held power. Tough job. They deserve the nations respect and should be free to offer their solutions to the problems with their vast experience. They've seen it all and did it all. Met and have had dealings with all controversial politicians or influential people in the past 30 years. Probably a gold mine of common sense practicality.

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