politics

Democrat deputy leader says Phuket official transfers miss root of Freedom Beach influence case

A Democrat Party deputy leader says the transfer of Phuket officials over the Freedom Beach controversy does not solve the underlying problem and has called for investigations into land, money-laundering and alleged mafia influence.

Two new Phuket vice governors begin their posts

Former Samut Sakhon Deputy Governor Pol Lt Col Khetarat Chansilp and former Songkhla Deputy Governor Romdon Hayiawae began work as Phuket’s new vice governors on June 16, replacing two officials transferred to other provinces.

UPDATE: Nirat accepts transfer, denies role in Phuket feud

Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn said he accepted his transfer to the Interior Ministry after 210 days in office, denying he had joined any factional feud and saying investigations into Phuket disputes should continue.

People’s Party MPs urge elected Phuket governor, dismiss official transfers as ‘theater’

People’s Party MPs called for Phuket to elect its own governor, saying transfers of senior officials would not dismantle entrenched networks of influence and illicit benefits in the province.

Thai government orders fast crackdown on influential groups in Phuket

A deputy interior minister said the Thai government has ordered a rapid crackdown on influential groups in Phuket, where some people still do not fear the law.

Thai Cabinet transfers Phuket governor, appoints replacement amid internal conflict

Thailand’s cabinet has transferred Phuket Governor Nirut Pongsitthaworn and appointed Chotinrin Kerdsom as his replacement amid internal conflict tied to alleged abuse of influence and disputes over beach and land enforcement.

Thai cabinet approves transfer of Phuket governor in reshuffle amid conflict among senior local officials

Thailand's cabinet has approved the transfer of Phuket's governor and appointed a replacement amid conflict among senior officials in the province, with the interior minister saying the move is meant to speed up solutions to local problems.

People’s Party MP says Phuket official transfers are only a cosmetic response to alleged mafia problems

A People’s Party MP has criticized the transfer of Phuket’s governor and other provincial officials, saying the reshuffle does not address the roots of alleged mafia-linked problems in Phuket.

Thai Interior Ministry says Phuket governor transfer aimed at easing provincial problems

Thailand’s Interior Ministry said the transfer of Phuket’s governor and related leadership changes were intended to ease unresolved provincial problems and support smoother administration.

Phuket governor says he warned officials not to seek benefits from anyone amid transfer

Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthavorn said he had warned officials not to seek benefits from anyone as he addressed his transfer to the Interior Ministry and ongoing internal disputes in the province.

Cabinet transfers Phuket governor 'Sembe' to deputy permanent secretary at Interior Ministry

Thailand's cabinet has transferred Phuket governor "Sembe" to a deputy permanent secretary post at the Interior Ministry, while the same report also notes Suchart's statement about reclaiming beaches in Phuket province, possibly in July.