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Bangkok Post - May 21, 2008
Thirachai Wuthitham, former manager of the national football team, was appointed the new chairman. He was a candidate on the Puea Pandin party list for the general election, but failed to get a seat.
Other new members of the GPO board endorsed by the cabinet include Manwipa Intaratat, wife of army specialist Gen Trairong Intaratat, a classmate of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School.
Dr Vichai earlier came under pressure to resign from the minister, who initially planned to reverse the policy of compulsory licensing for some Aids and heart medications.
Mr Chaiya earlier claimed it is customary for the GPO board to be replaced when a new health minister is appointed.
Dhanin Chearavanont, chairman of the CP Group, was appointed by the cabinet as a specialist on the National Food Committee.
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