The Bangkok Post reports:
Khunying Dhipavadee on Saturday went to the southern border to participate in the opening ceremony of this project to give moral support to the civil servants. Activities include meditation class and off-site seminars.
She said that the government is working on an amendment of the Civil Servant Act to encourage officials to focus more on their work than their rank.
It is hoped that the amendment will be adopted during the term of the interim government.
COMMENT:
Outgoing army chief Gen Sonthi Boonyaratkalin said yesterday it was up to Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont if he would be made a deputy prime minister in the interim government.
''I cannot answer this question. Whatever job I will be given is up to the government,'' Gen Sonthi said when asked if he would accept an offer to become a deputy prime minister overseeing national security after he retires.
Gen Sonthi, also chairman of the Council for National Security (CNS), insisted the term of the interim government, which had only a few months left in office, was not a determining factor for him to join or not join the cabinet. He said his decision would be determined by national security.
