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Published on March 8, 2008

Commerce Minister Mingkwan Sangsuwan on Wednesday signed an order putting Banyin in charge of the Intellectual Property and the Business Development departments, while Mingkwan reserved for himself oversight of the Internal Trade Department.

The PPP had assured Matchima Thipataya that the Internal Trade Department would be under its quota. The department monitors and sets prices for daily necessities.

Banyin said he was a farmer and had retail businesses, so he was knowledgeable about domestic trade and suitable for the job.

He will ask Mingkwan for clarification on Monday, but will comply with the decision if it comes from negotiations between both parties, and not Mingkwan personally.

Mingkwan said Banyin should understand that there are two deputy ministers for the six main departments in his ministry.

He said Banyin could help take care of the department if he wanted to, but declined to say if he would revise work responsibilities.

Hassaya Chartmontri

The Nation