Vet Chai, new government spokesman

Veterinarian Chai Watcharong said today (Friday) that he has already accepted the post of spokesman for Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s government.

Chai said he is ready to start work, following discussions with Srettha on Thursday. Chai, an expert in agricultural economics, is on Pheu Thai’s economic team and has been involved in drafting agriculture-related policies for the party.

Asked about working with the media, Chai said he welcomes advice from the media professionals covering the government beat.

Informed sources indicate that Chai has been chosen as spokesman because of his ability to explain complicated detail and his economic expertise. Moreover, he is not a politician and will be able to focus on his duties as a spokesman.

Chai graduated from the faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Chulalongkorn University and is a former managing director of the Knack Kohlan…