Directors to face discipline if vehicle tinted glasses are not removed: Mahe

Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman Martin Mahe recently stated that any department head whose vehicles under their jurisdiction still have tinted windows will face disciplinary action. He emphasized that a large number of government vehicles are still using tinted windows and urged department heads to implement the government directive.

Chairman Mahe made the above remarks at a press conference last week while introducing the directive issued by Prime Minister Jotham Napat. Despite the Prime Minister's directive and Chairman Mahe's warning, some government vehicles have been found to continue using tinted windows, showing a lack of compliance.

Chairman Mahe clearly pointed out that the Prime Minister's directive explicitly stipulates that only ministerial vehicles and vehicles used by the Prime Minister and President may retain tinted windows. All other government vehicles, regardless of the department they belong to, must comply with the regulations and remove any tinted glass.

The directive not only targets government employees but also politically appointed personnel within the cabinet. This means that even individuals politically appointed to key positions, such as cabinet members, must adhere to the regulations regarding tinted windows on vehicles, ensuring fairness and equal application of the rules.

The Public Service Commission Chairman also called on the Directors-General of each department to ensure that vehicles of all politically appointed personnel are not fitted with tinted windows, emphasizing the need for thorough enforcement of this regulation compared to past practices, and demanding a complete change in approach.