Pichit dismisses resignation rumour as Srettha defends appointment

Pichit Chuenban, the secretary of the PM’s company, refuted rumors that he had left his position as the Constitutional Court is scheduled to decide his fate later this week in a case involving a group of 40 caretaker senators.

When asked about the situation, Pichit responded,” I’m great and then focusing on work.” The judge may take the case on Thursday for a trial at a later time, he therefore declined to comment more.

After the latter was appoint by the elite to the position in a new cabinet reshuffle, the 40 lawmakers asked the court to act on the position of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Pichit on Friday.

The petition asks the court to decide whether Mr. Srettha and Pichit should be fired from their positions in accordance with Sections 170( 4 ) and ( 5 ) of the charter, which regulate the ethics of cabinet ministers.

Pichit’s visit as the PM’s Office Minister, who was also Mr. Srettha’s former lawyer, even raises questions about his eligibility to serve as a cabinet minister.

Because he represented Thaksin in a contentious area case up in 2008, he was jailed for contempt of court for a extortion attempt in that case.

Mr Srettha, who was still in Italy on Monday, said he might get” a little frightened” by the 40 lawmakers ‘ complaint. However,” I’m confident]Pichit’s appointment ] is constitutional”, he said.

When asked if he and Pichit might be suspended if the court decides to hear the petition later this week, Mr. Srettha said he does n’t think that will be necessary.

He merely stated that he understood that the jury had been given information from both the legislators ‘ and his flanks.

Sen Wanchai Sornsiri, in his capacity as secretary- general to the Senate whip, said he was among those who did n’t agree with the 40 senators ‘ move against the PM and Pichit.

Certainly, the cabinet reshuffle record must have been scrutinised before it was submitted for a royal support, said Sen Wanchai.