Ok, not quite as fun as “Where’s Wally?”, but still it is bizarre.


The Nation:

Abhisit was evasive yesterday when asked about Niphon’s departure.

Niphon was absent from work and Abhisit said he had learned his secretary-general “was not feeling well”. In response to whether he had approved Niphon’s resignation, Abhisit said, “I’m not sure for how many days, I haven’t seen Niphon, maybe two-three days.”

Reporters referred to his remark earlier that Niphon was not feeling well and asked if he had visited him. The prime minister said, “No. I met him the other day and he said he was not feeling well.”

Asked whether Niphon had already submitted his resignation letter, Abhisit said, “Pardon? You have to ask Niphon.”

Abhisit is expected to talk to Niphon before making a decision, but he had not managed to contact him by phone during the day.

BP: Chuan though is pushing for Niphon to keep his job – he will help provide important connections – but we will have to wait and see. The fractures between Abhisit & Co vs Niphon, Suthep & Co, is very alive now.