The headlines came after BBC Thai reported on Monday remarks Dr Teerakiat made to Thai students and Thai business people at a reception at the Thai embassy in London. "It is the mindset [of Thai politicians] and it's in their blood that being late is not unlawful nor an ethical offence. Education Minister Teerakiat Jareonsettasin has criticised the ethical flaws of those in power, citing Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon's watch scandal. However, the watch scandal gives the impression that the regime is not very different from the politicians Gen Prayut likes to put down. These ethical standards seem too high for Thai politicians, including those in this government, to comprehend.

Source: Bangkok Post February 13, 2018 21:45 UTC