THEY SAID IT
“IT HAS BEEN AN HONOUR TO REVEAL THE FACE OF THE NCPO.”
Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, now a former election commissioner, on being sacked by a Section 44 order of junta chief Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
“WE CAN CARRY ON WITHOUT HIM.”
Supachai Somcharoen, chairman of an Election Commission which now has four members.
“ELECTION UNCERTAINTY UNDERMINES FOREIGN INTEREST.”
Kasem Prunratanamala, research chief, CIMB Securities, on why foreign funds have turned the Stock Exchange of Thailand into the region’s biggest loser.
“NOT CAMPAIGNING FOR VOTES, BUT LOOKING FOR TROUBLE.”
Motto of the Grin (Firebrands) Party registered by red-shirt political agitator Sombat Boonngam-anong, better known as Bo Ko Lai Chut (Spotty Editor).
“MOST RABIES DEATHS WERE BITES BY THEIR OWN CATS AND DOGS.”
Dr Jessada Chokdamrongsook, permanent secretary, Ministry of Public Health, insists “all sub-standard vaccines were destroyed”.
“I HAVE NOT BEEN FOUND GUILTY YET.”
Gen Prawit “Watchman” Wongsuwon, first deputy prime minister, minister of defence, international-rank coup expert, luxury watch model extraordinaire, refuses the renewed invitation to show a sliver of shame by stepping down.
“THE NACC MUST REVEAL THE PROBE DETAILS.”
Thicha Nanakorn, reform activist, demands that the National Anti-Corruption Commission inform the public of the investigation into the million-dollar watch collection of Gen Prawit.
“THAILAND HAS NO CURRENT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EVS.”
GIZ, Germany-based development agency, says growth of carbon-fuelled vehicles is worrying, and recommends tax rebates for purchase of electric vehicles.
“WE COULD MISS OUT ON TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES.”
Somkid Jatusripitak, economy tsar, Deputy Prime Minister, on why Thailand should join the (non-US) Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).
“STOP PURSUING MILITARY TIES AND STOP ARMS SALES TO TAIWAN.”
Wu Qian, spokesman, Chinese Ministry of Defence after the US passed legislation calling Taiwan “a beacon of democracy” in Asia.