Petition over ex-premier’s control causing’ cultural turmoil’
Discussed: 20 Oct 2024 at 06: 28
The Election Commission’s (EC ) investigation into former premier Thaksin Shinawatra‘s alleged unlawful influence over the government has been downplayed by key coalition parties, and they have criticized the petitioners for causing social unrest.
The EC’s research petitions received criticism from government officials.
The requests assert that Thaksin, acting as an observer, manipulated and unlawfully influenced the Pheu Thai Party and five other events in the previous alliance.
The other parties are the Bhumjaithai Party, United Thai Nation Party, Palang Pracharath Party ( PPRP ), Chartthaipattana Party, and Prachachart Party.
The six group leaders convened at Thaksin’s Ban Chan Song La mansion in Bangkok on the day Srettha Thavisin was fired as prime minister, leading to the claims of unfair effect.
The Constitutional Court dismissed him on Aug 14 for appointing Pichit Chuenban, an ex-convict, as PM’s Office Minister in violation of the law. The EC has a 30-day green date for the sensor, according to a cause.
The petitioners– an unnamed individual, Thai Pakdee Party chairman Warong Dechgitvigrom, Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, a member of the PPRP, and Noppharut Worachitwutthikun, a former essential leader of the social group Phirap Khao 2006– asked the EC to consider asking the court to dissolve all six parties for reportedly allowing Thaksin’s influence, which they argue violates Section 28 of the natural law on political parties. A party’s breakdown is a form of violation of this area.
Phumtham Wechayachai, a key figure in the decision Pheu Thai Party and also a deputy prime minister and defense minister, claimed on Saturday that Pheu Thai and the five coalition party leaders had gathered for a dinner the day before.
He added the Chan Song La house is also the home of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thaksin’s youngest child.
Before deciding Chaikasem Nitisiri may take the position, coalition parties and Thaksin discussed potential alternatives for Mr. Srettha during the Aug. 14 meet.
Mr Chaikasem, who is believed to have health problems, is one of two remaining prime ministerial prospects on Pheu Thai’s record. The other is Ms Paetongtarn.
Nevertheless, the following morning, Pheu Thai executives convened an urgent conference and voted for Ms. Paetongtarn to get their prime minister. This resulted in her winning the legislative seat.
Mr Phumtham expressed no concern about the EC’s research. ” We will help the research to proceed.” But people may be allowed to join occasionally”, he added.
The deputy prime minister added that there should be a cap on the number of requests that can be filed. ” Extreme requests are causing havoc for the state”, Mr Phumtham said.
Bhumjaithai head Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also deputy prime minister and internal secretary, also said he was indifferent by the problem.
Chousak Sirinil, the PM’s business minister, stated that the government was prepared to respond to the petitions. He claimed that Pheu Thai’s voting the day after the conference on August 14 had overturned the ruling, demonstrating that Thaksin had not wielded group dominance as he claimed. Mr Chousak, who is also a Pheu Thai legitimate professional, emphasised this place.
Thepthai Senpong, a former Democrat Party MP, suggested that photos of coalition frontrunners arriving at the Chan Song La home for the Aug. 14 meeting may have influenced the EC’s decision to accept the situation for inspection.
He added that the case may take months and require that additional evidence be presented in court to support or refute the alleged unlawful impact.