Coming in uncertainty over ex-con Pichit’s use
According to social observers, Prime Minister Srettha is expected to survive a legal battle pending the Constitutional Court’s decision on Wednesday regarding whether he can keep his job.
His choice to appoint former convict Pichit Chuenban to the government is in question.
Olarn Thinbangtieo, a political science professor at Burapha University in Chon Buri territory, told the Bangkok Post that he believed the court would rule in Mr Srettha’s behalf.
The primary secretary said that Pichit’s session was in accordance with the law because he had sought legal counsel.
” Likewise, the government is trying to maintain its strength. The prime minister also needs to drive for the government’s crucial policies, according to Mr. Olarn, while benefit sharing among coalition parties appears to move smoothly.
According to Mr. Olarn, the prime minister has take immediate action to restore public confidence in the government in the event that Mr. Srettha’s favor is chosen. A cabinet reshuffle is also anticipated to be in the works, Mr. Olarn said.
However, according to Mr. Olarn, a new prime minister may be chosen from among the PM candidates if Mr. Srettha is removed from office by the court, including Gen. Prawit Wongsuwon, the head of the Palang Pracharath Party, and Pheu Thai head Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the head of the Bhumjaithai Party, Anutin Charnvirakul, Mr. Olarn said.
Stithorn Thananithichot, director of the Office of Innovation for Politics at King Prajadhipok’s Institute, told the Bangkok Post that Mr Srettha had argued that he followed the rules by checking Pichit’s requirements and seeking an view from the Council of State before the interview.
If Mr. Srettha’s case is successful, he will probably change the cabinet, according to Mr. Stithorn.
In the event that the court rules in his favor, Mr. Srettha recently stated that he was willing to reshuffle his government.
He made the remark after Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, the leader of the coalition United Thai Nation ( UTN) Party, proposed a shake-up to allow its secretary-general Akanat Promphan to fill a ministerial post which remains vacant under the party’s quota.
The Constitutional Court is expected to take into account the social connotations before making its decision, according to Pornamrin Promgird, a professor at Khon Kaen University’s instructors of humanities and social sciences.
Everyone will have to start over again if Mr. Srettha leaves office. While the nation is dealing with an economic slowdown, it will take time to form a fresh state. According to Mr. Pornamrin, the judge is also supposed to examine this situation.
Mr. Srettha said at Government House on Tuesday that he would not make an appearance at the Constitutional Court to hear the prosecutor’s decision because of his busy workday on Wednesday. However, he may designate Prommin Lertsuridej as his secretary-general to assist him in doing so.
Two weeks ago, I already gave the judge my final statement. I did my best. It is now up to the criminal approach,” the prime minister said.
A group of 40 past senators filed a petition in May asking the government to remove Pichit as prime minister after he was found guilty of contempt of court for attempting to pay Supreme Court authorities in 2008 while representing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a contentious land case.
Just before the judge approved the complaint, which was thought by some to be an attempt to avoid Mr. Srettha’s legitimate wrang, Pichit resigned from the office minister position as prime minister.
The judge agreed to hear the case against Mr. Srettha, but the jury rejected the circumstance against Pichit because he had already resigned.