Chalerm's attack on NACC unwarranted

Published: 15/12/2011 at 04:31 PM
Online news: Opinion

Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung has gone too far in threatening to move to disband the corruption watchdog over its proposal to curb graft in government procurements.

There's clearly no love lost between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), an independent organisation mandated by both the current and the red-shirts' beloved previous constitution.

Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung

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: Writer: Veera Prateepchaikul; Position: Former Editor

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tommylee
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Discussion 10 : 16/12/2011 at 08:17 PM10
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I can't recall the NACC having ever investigated any major corruption case; not even the big ones that are common public knowledge-including the one mentioned by D4 johninbkk. Others would have concerned the armed forces' frequent shopping sprees. The NACC deserves to be disbanded.
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Discussion 9 : 15/12/2011 at 10:58 PM9
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Chalerm '... move to disband the corruption watchdog over its proposal to curb graft in government procurements.'

Disc # hit the nail on the head.

Chalerm is not known for his honesty e.g cop killing cover up, fleeing abroad to avoid corruption charges. Only in Thailand could this kind of corrupt politician be Dep PM. On second thoughts, no any banana republic would have similar.
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Discussion 8 : 15/12/2011 at 09:22 PM8
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Discussion 4: If this is true, and I suppose it is, it's so sad! Soon people won't help each other as we know that anything we provide will just be stolen by politicians and officials. It's high time that Thais rebel against the corruption, and one day they will. Chalerm is merely bringing that day nearer and more quickly, so "thank you", Chalerm ... and your boss in Dubai!
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Discussion 7 : 15/12/2011 at 09:18 PM7
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He has something to hide, this does show that everyone is lining their pockets.
why not let everything be above board and open and accountable,
but this was also going on in the last govenment that i do know. are all there accounts available?
i think not. what has happened to all the millions of bhat that a certain minister had?
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Discussion 6 : 15/12/2011 at 08:18 PM6
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I thought they claim and stand for "power to the people" all the time, so what is wrong if the people know at what prices government agencies buy and can check it? Didn't one of their ministers redecorate his office for a million Baht? Give me a break!
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Discussion 5 : 15/12/2011 at 07:01 PM5
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Could Veera or anyone please point out what it is that Chalerm is supposed to have said about the NACC - and when? I can't find any reference to it either in BP or elsewhere.
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Discussion 4 : 15/12/2011 at 06:48 PM4
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The NACC isn't entirely independent, given the commissioner was directly appointed by the coup government under rules imposed by the coup government. What we should be asking is, why didn't the 'independent' NACC investigate the massive corruption during the 2010 floods under AV? http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/203921/graft-agency-checks-flood-cash
"A recent PACC investigation found that less than 10% of disaster relief funds reached those in need. It also found that most flood relief projects worth more than 92 million baht were tainted with irregularities."
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Discussion 3 : 15/12/2011 at 06:11 PM3
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What Does HE Have To Hide ?
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Discussion 2 : 15/12/2011 at 04:52 PM2
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Public accountability and openess are the last things Chalerm wants to see introduced.
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Discussion 1 : 15/12/2011 at 04:25 PM1
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There is only one reason any politicians wants to defang a watchdog - it gets in the way of corrupt activities.
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