PUBLISHED: 27 Feb 2025 at 09: 55
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra stated that she has requested clarification regarding the definition of” a lack of clear honesty” in relation to those who want to be cabinet ministers so she can act accordingly.
She claimed she gave the courtroom instructions to ask Prime Minister Chusak Sirinil to officially request clarification.
She referred to Section 160 of the law, which outlines the skills required to become a government secretary. Ministers may demonstrate obvious honesty and refrain from committing any grave social offenses under this section.
We want to know how broadly the term “honesty” may be defined in order to have a solid framework in place,” she said.
She added that any possible cabinet reshuffle would not be related to the demand for the prosecutor’s interpretation. ” We need to guarantee we can avoid any problems regarding ethical transgressions”, she said.
Some experts have speculated that this area could be used against Ms. Paetongtarn, who was formerly a stockholder in Alpine Real Estate and Alpine Golf and Sports Club, following her removal from office as a result of this area.
The Constitutional Court made a ruling on August 14 of last year to replace Mr. Srettha as prime minister in response to his appointment of previous prisoner Pichit Chuenban as a government minister. The decision Pheu Thai Party recently introduced a bill to the legislature that would change sections of the 2017 law, including Area 160.
Analysts warn that Ms. Paetongtarn remains vulnerable as a result of a 2017 court ruling against previous Pheu Thai head Yongyuth Wichaidit despite her previous ownership of the Shinawatra family and other businesses before taking office.