Plodprasop criticizes Weera's views on national park accommodations

Matichon•Politics•7d ago

Reader Briefing

Plodprasop Suraswadi responded via Facebook to Weera's complaints regarding national park accommodations and officer conduct.

•Plodprasop Suraswadi posted a critique of Weera's remarks on August 6.
•The disagreement centers on Weera's descriptions of national park accommodations as wretched.
•Plodprasop Suraswadi emphasized that national park officers are civil servants, not servants.

•On August 6, Plodprasop Suraswadi posted a message on Facebook regarding remarks made by Weera.
•Plodprasop Suraswadi served as Director General of the Forestry Department for 5 years and was the first Director General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
•Plodprasop Suraswadi stated that visitors to national parks must accept raw natural conditions and should stay at hotels if they desire air conditioning and hot water.
•Plodprasop Suraswadi noted that accommodations at Similan Islands are limited due to the small size of the islands and a lack of fresh water.
•Plodprasop Suraswadi criticized Weera's behavior toward a Deputy Permanent Secretary, calling it inappropriate.
•Plodprasop Suraswadi shared a past experience from 30 years ago when a contract with Juladit Hotel to manage Khao Yai national park accommodations failed because the hotel reported losses.
•Plodprasop Suraswadi warned that officers who protect national parks risk their lives and should not be treated as servants.

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Plodprasop Suraswadi

"Accommodations in the national parks are very wretched."

ที่พักในอุทยานเลวทรามมาก

Plodprasop Suraswadi

"Director General means the one who is great."

อธิบดี แปลว่าผู้เป็นใหญ่

Plodprasop Suraswadi(ปลอดประสพ สุรัสวดี)

Former Deputy Prime Minister and former Director General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.

Weera(วีระ)

A person who hosts TV programs and spoke within the budget committee regarding national parks.

Princess Chulabhorn(ทูลกระหม่อมจุฬาภรณ์)ℹ️

A royal person whose visit 30 years ago led to the creation of accommodations at Similan.

Forestry Department(กรมป่าไม้)ℹ️

The department that previously looked after national parks.

Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation(กรมอุทยาน สัตว์ป่าและพันธุ์พืช)ℹ️

The department established by Plodprasop Suraswadi.

Juladit Hotel(โรงแรมจุลดิศ)

A hotel that previously contracted to manage accommodations at Khao Yai but terminated the contract due to losses.

Department of Fisheries(กรมประมง)

The department where Plodprasop Suraswadi served as Director General approximately 35 years ago.

Khao Yai(เขาใหญ่)ℹ️

A national park where Plodprasop Suraswadi claims most accommodations were created during his tenure.

Similan(สิมิลัน)ℹ️

A set of islands where accommodations were created for the visit of Princess Chulabhorn 30 years ago.