In this area, Wichit singled out Chaophraya Thammasakmontri, the Minister for Education, for particularly harsh criticism. He claimed that Thammasakmontri, who had been a leading figure in education under the absolute monarchy, involved himself in every decision made within the ministry, no matter how trivial the matter. Consequently, very little was accomplished. Wichit also accused Thammasakmontri of retaining many of his old cronies in the ministry with scant regard for their qualifications. While not directly accusing the minister of dis- loyalty to the government, Wichit claimed that many of his appointees were totally opposed to reform and confirmed enemies of the state.