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Energy giants brace for big shakeup after PTT boss exit

Major shakeups could be on the way for companies under the Energy Ministry after energy permanent secretary Norkhun Sitthipong abruptly quit his post as chairman of PTT Plc last week.

Pongsak: ‘Time to change their ways’

Mr Norkhun's resignation followed last month's appointment of Vichet Kasemthongsri, who served as transport minister in deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra's former administration, as an independent director at PTT.

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    Discussion 2 : 07 Feb 2013 at 17.052

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    How to prevent politicians from using power to gain money ?

    One way is to balance that power between Gov. vs. opposition on each boards.

    A fool proof mechanism must be established, or else it's the beginning of siphoning.



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    Discussion 1 : 07 Feb 2013 at 05.581

    Target should be set that all state ownership should be reduced in stages to max of 25% over a period of 3 to 5 years.

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