Controversial former lawyer for the Shinawatra family, Phichit Chuenban, was dropped from the Cabinet line-up of the Srettha government at the last minute.

 

On Friday night, Phichit announced that that he had decided not to take the post of Prime Minister’s Office minister in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, which was granted royal approval today (Saturday).

 

Phichit insisted that, while he is fully qualified for the position, he chose to opt out “so that the country and the government can move forward in addressing problems facing the people. I still have other pressing engagements, so I have decided not to take the post,” he said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/shinawatra-familys-lawyer-phichit-dropped-from-cabinet-list/

 

-- Thai PBS 2023-09-04

 

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28 minutes ago, webfact said:

“so that the country and the government can move forward in addressing problems facing the people. I still have other pressing engagements, so I have decided not to take the post,”

So, nothing to do with past dodgy practices then?

2 hours ago, madmitch said:

So, nothing to do with past dodgy practices then?

Defending clients that you don't care for is not 'dodgy practice'. How about you document the ridge practices of his, with some reputable links.

2 hours ago, madmitch said:

So, nothing to do with past dodgy practices then?

And let's hope the new minister who did 5 years in jail in Oz on drug offences also decides to bow out - but of course very doubtful.

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3 hours ago, webfact said:

Phichit Chuenban, was dropped from the Cabinet line-up of the Srettha government at the last minute.

 

Could he be making room for a recently returned Party "Member"? ????

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Phichit insisted that, while he is fully qualified for the position, he chose to opt out “so that the country and the government can move forward in addressing problems facing the people. I still have other pressing engagements, so I have decided not to take the post,” he said.

Early retirement after getting Thaksins freedom sorted?

1 hour ago, retarius said:

Defending clients that you don't care for is not 'dodgy practice'. How about you document the ridge practices of his, with some reputable links.

Here you are. He was jailed for trying to bribe judges in case involving Thaksin 

https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-thailand-thaksin-lawyers-idUKBKK26086720080625

1 hour ago, retarius said:

Defending clients that you don't care for is not 'dodgy practice'. How about you document the ridge practices of his, with some reputable links.

Have you just turned up? ????????????