Thailand can deal with internal issues, according to Setha, without resorting to outside influences.
PUBLISHED: 8 Aug 2024 at 17: 01
Srettha Thavisin, Thailand’s prime minister, acknowledged issues raised by other nations regarding the Move Forward Party’s court-ordered breakdown, but reaffirmed that the country is a free and democratic country free from foreign influence.
In response to concerns about a statement the US State Department issued following the Constitutional Court’s decision on Wednesday, he claimed that Thailand could handle its domestic affairs without being subject to external pressure.
” I’m confident that everyone in Thailand will understand that we wo n’t let a foreign country encroach upon our sovereignty,” Mr. Srettha told reporters.
” While I prefer not to say’ interference’, I see it more as a recommendation, and we must all navigate this fragile world together”.
The prime minister announced that he would meet with the US Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss a declaration in correct language that would respect the country’s goodwill.
Mr. Srettha said that despite the party’s powerful emotion, he does not feel its intentions were to stir up animosity among the electorate in light of the judge’s ruling that Move Forward’s efforts to change the lese-majeste rules posed a danger to the monarchy and regional security.
The prime minister said,” I understand that Move Forward was only expressing its position on the issue and its steadfast commitment to the social process.”
He backed the court’s decision and said Move Forward did follow through with it.
No dangers have been found, despite Mr. Srettha’s claim that he had met with security officials to talk about possible presentations following the ruling.
When questioned about the pending Constitution Court decision in his ethics event scheduled for August 14, Mr. Srettha acknowledged that it would not have an impact on his work but that it would not.
Pichit Chuenban, a lawmaker, was criticized for his controversial appointment as prime minister’s office secretary. In an effort to prevent Mr. Srettha from becoming politically unstable, Mr. Pichit immediately resigned, but the court in any case chose to continue.
The Constitutional Court added that, as each nation has its own rules, provisions, and restrictions, foreign diplomats at all levels must adhere to international protocol when speaking up.
The court’s decision, according to the US State Department, “violates Thailand’s political advancement and threatens the country’s prospects for a prosperous, democratic coming.”
As a nearby ally and friend with deep and enduring relationships, the United States urges Thailand to take steps to ensure fully inclusive political involvement, as well as to safeguard democracy and the right to freedom of expression, according to State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller in a statement.
The court’s decision, which was cited as a” setback for political pluralism in Thailand,” was referred to as a” setback for political pluralism in Thailand” by the European Union ( EU). Move Forward won the 2023 general election by winning 14 million out of 39 million.
” No political system may function without a variety of functions and candidates”, said a , statement , issued by the European External Action Service hit group.  ,
The court choice, according to Amnesty International, was described as “untenable” and demonstrated how Thai laws were being used to scare opponents, in a statement released by the organization. According to the Eastern Forum for Human Rights, it “presents serious threats to political guidelines.”