Chalerm: I'm Thaksin's servant

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Published: 19 Nov 2012 at 13.15
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Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung insists he will not answer questions from the media if a Channel 7 reporter is among the interviewing group, and has admitted he has been serving fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for a long time.

"From now on, I won't give interviews if Ms Somjit Nawakruasunthorn is in that particular group of reporters because I don't want to have a quarrel.

"I've been Thaksin's servant for a long time -- don't you know that?" Mr Chalerm told reporters on Monday.

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DONHUAN
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Discussion 11 : 19 Nov 2012 at 16.1611
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My earlier comment omitted because it’s the “Uncomfortable Truth”? Well try this precise: “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.” – Mark Twain
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Discussion 10 : 19 Nov 2012 at 16.0310
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Former Prime Minister Thaksin had used one time two placards, one with an “O” and the other with a “X” for choosing the questions of reporters. Chalerm can now borrow the Thaksin’s placards!
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Discussion 9 : 19 Nov 2012 at 14.459
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If you can't or refuse to answer the 'tough' questions, it makes people think you have something to hide
Either that, or you are incompetent.
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Discussion 8 : 19 Nov 2012 at 14.428
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What Happen to Freedom of speech that the PTP talks so much about?
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Discussion 7 : 19 Nov 2012 at 14.127
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Waiting for Khun Chalerm to take his ball and go home.
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Discussion 6 : 19 Nov 2012 at 14.116
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really..if you're a public servant you SHOULD answer the questions. Oh wait..he isn't a public servant

"And I've been Thaksin's servant for a long time and don't you know that,"
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Discussion 5 : 19 Nov 2012 at 14.005
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Actually it is quite a relief. I hope that she is able to show up at every press conference attended by the Minister.
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Discussion 4 : 19 Nov 2012 at 13.324
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He should ask to borrow Thaksin's yes and no paddles that he used to refuse anything other than a sycophantic question. Although one would have thought that a fighter for democracy such as Chalerm would respect a journalists rights to ask searching questions.
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Discussion 3 : 19 Nov 2012 at 13.303
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Hats off to Ms Somjit,an outstanding journalist and true defender of what remains of Thailands democracy. She is a shining example to be followed.
And Chalerm,yes we know that.
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Discussion 2 : 19 Nov 2012 at 13.282
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Maybe if he cant handle the job he should step aside .He would be doing the country a big favor .
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