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	I worked briefly with Dr Puey Ungpakorn in the mid-1960s. He was a man with principle, he led by example, and his honesty and integrity was a paramount contribution to Thailand&rsquo;s economic stability. I have no problem with Somsak Pola&rsquo;s comments about how great Thaksin is &ndash; he has the right to express his opinion. But please, there is no similarity with Dr Pridi Banomyong or Puey Ungpakorn at all.</div>
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	Surasak Piputtana &nbsp;</div>
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Don't compare greatness with mediocrity

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%">Nongluck is a senior economic journalist covering the macroeconomics, real estate, and corporate investment strategies driving growth across Thailand and Southeast Asia</span></span><span lang="TH" style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Angsana New&quot;,serif">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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