Governor collapses after unexplained firing
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Former Pathum Thani Governor Pheerasak Hinmuangkao collapsed under the weight of stress a few days after being transferred to the post of the Interior Ministry's inspectorgeneral.
His sudden transfer order was issued on Monday evening.
Colleagues said Pheerasak had been working very hard to ease flooding in Pathum Thani since August 28, and had hardly any rest.
The transfer order, an informed source said yesterday, came out of the blue and did not give him any time to clear pending work.
“Stress has hit him,” the source said.
Pheerasak is now being treated at the Pathum Thani Hospital. No visiting was allowed so as to ensure he has enough rest.
According to the Cabinet’s resolution, Deputy Pathum Thani Governor Khajornsak Singtokul has replaced Pheerasak as the Pathum Thani governor.
Deputy government spokesman Anusorn Iamsaard did not give details behind the reason for the transfer.
While the flood crisis continues to wreak havoc in many parts of the country, Thailand has received an unexpected gift.
In a statement dated October 25, the embassy of Bangladesh– a country hit by regular disastrous flooding – said its government would provide US$1million (Bt in humanitarian relief assistance to floodhit Thais.
