PUBLISHED: 17 May 2025 at 05: 15
If Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra appoint him, then Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai would assume the position.
His remarks came shortly after the Constitutional Court ruled that existing justice secretary Pol Col Tawee Sodsong could not lead the DSI and the Special Case Committee.
Mr. Phumtham, who likewise presides the Special Case Committee, stated on Friday that he would assume any duties in accordance with the law and the rule of law.
He noted that on Tuesday, the top is expected to assign a temporary replacement for Pol Col Tawee.
When asked if he would be worried about taking over the DSI directly, Mr. Phumtham replied that he would adopt commands from his better and would not be worried by a move like this because his actions may continue to fall under the legal umbrella.
He even provided more details about his role in a recent complaint that has drawn controversy over the Senate election:” As chair of the Special Case Committee, I acted on a formal demand submitted by the Election Commission.
He claimed that it had already been decided which cases in the petition fell under the DS I’s and which fell under the commission’s.
According to the supporting facts, the DSI stated that it is proceeding.
The information determine last judgments. He said it is up to the court to decide a case.
Mr. Phumtham remarked that for rumors were personal and that he was only carrying out his duties in response to growing rumors that the situation might be seen as a form of “lawfare” within the ruling coalition government.
No need to “over-dramatise” or “imagine” issue where there might not be, he said.
Due to her departure for Vietnam on Thursday, the PM’s Office minister, Chusak Sirinil, alleged that Ms. Paetongtarn had pressed for appointing people to lead the DSI.