Thawil to appeal with Merit System Protection Commission

Sacked National Security Council chief Thawil Pliansri vowed Wednesday to file an appeal against his 'unfair' transfer with the Merit System Protection Commission.

Thawil accused Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung of overextending his power to remove him as the NSC secretary-general.

The Cabinet on Tuesday announced that Thawil would be transferred from his post as NSC secretary-general to become an adviser to the PM's Office. Thawil, whose transfer is awaiting royal endorsement, will be replaced by National Police chief Pol General Wichean Potephosree.

Thawil said he was sorry that Chalerm had sought to use the position of NSC chief as a tool to solve a political problem.

Wichean agreed to leave the post of top cop to become the new NSC chief.

"I am sorry that the position of NSC secretary-general was used to solve a political problem and a certain politician has overextended his power," Thawil said, apparently referring to Chalerm.

The Nation