Srettha certainly not out of wood yet

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Although he can continue to function as prime minister, Srettha Thavisin still has to be afraid. Very afraid.

 

He is fighting the biggest battle of his life on two fronts _ legally and politically.

 

Legally, it’s super scary, but the Constitutional Court gave him 15 days to answer charges so this front can be finished early.

 

Politically, trouble may last longer, but it’s frightening all the same, and he will have to keep looking over his shoulder because he cannot trust anybody.

 

It’s extreme worrisome legally because most analysts have pointed out that the ministerial appointment of Phichit Chuenban is not the kind of “political conspiracy” case that can be interpreted either way.

 

This one has established court records and unambiguous constitutional wordings that Srettha has to fight against.

 

In addition, the prime minister’s attempts to seek top legal opinions before and after the appointment can go against him.

 

Some may think Srettha was just wanting to be 100% sure, but others will argue that it shows he clearly knew there were going to be problems yet he went for it.

 

 

This is by no means similar to Prayut Chan-o-cha’s “eight-year reign” controversy, which involved slipperier constitutional language and ideological conflicts.

 

Srettha’s defenders have to deal with undisputed court records and clear-cut constitutional restrictions on ethical and legal qualities of ministerial nominees.

 

The Constitutional Court’s ruling allowing him to continue serving as prime minister during what must be a horrifying waiting period does not guarantee the Prayut-style escape.

 

Srettha has to consider this uncomfortable fact: Although Phichit has resigned, the charter court went ahead and accepted the case against the prime minister anyway.

 

“It doesn’t matter if there is anyone behind the petition,” said former PM’s Office minister Suranand Vejjajiva, who is known to be close to Pheu Thai, during a TV programme after the court ruling.

 

by Tulsathit Taptim

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2024-05-25

 

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[brianthainess]

Srettha certainly not out of wood yet.

 

[Emdog]

"Srettha certainly not out of wood..." does this mean he doesn't need medication for "ED"?

Perhaps author meant "not out of THE woods..."?

[bannork]

Can they not afford a native speaker to proof read these articles?

[ourmanflint]

“Schwing… not out of wood” says PM

[Callmeishmael]

So, was this article written by a Thai AI or and English speaking AI?

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, bannork said:

Can they not afford a native speaker to proof read these articles?

Possibly restricted to Thai occupation.

[DPKANKAN]

Although he can continue to function as prime minister, Srettha Thavisin (Tha(vi)KSin) still has to be afraid. Very afraid.

 

5555

[fondue zoo]

jeez, millions in the bank, where the heck does this guy buy his suits.

You're wealthy dumb dumb, get something tailored and stop buying of the rack at BigC.

[thesetat]

4 hours ago, Emdog said:

"Srettha certainly not out of wood..." does this mean he doesn't need medication for "ED"?

Perhaps author meant "not out of THE woods..."?

 

Never fear.... Thaksin is here. 

[klauskunkel]

The first mistake he made early on was not having a "Wissanu" type of guy firmly in his camp, a legal trouble shooter.

His second mistake was trusting the Shinawatras...

[WHansen]

Since he was installed as PM it has all been a pantomime with all the actors knowing their place and rolls.

The hospital dwelling returnee and his heavies had the script in place years ago as Prayuts term was coming to an end.

[Pouatchee]

hip hip hooray!

[Skeptic7]

Srettha certainly not out of wood yet

 

Well his wife {and mia noi(s)} will certainly be happy to hear this❗

[natway09]

The PM has "ordered" just about everything to be "fixed, although I don't see it happening.

 

[Thingamabob]

3 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

The first mistake he made early on was not having a "Wissanu" type of guy firmly in his camp, a legal trouble shooter.Shinawayra

His second mistake was trusting the Shinawatras...

Absolutely right on both points. He is a puppet. He was always going to be shafted by Thaksin, clearing the way for a Shinawatra takeover. However, Thaksin is not liked in establishment circles, will likely  over-estimate his importance as he did previously, and find himself on the way back to Dubai sooner or later.

[ChumpChange]

He's may not be out of wood, but he's out of lube, which is even worse. Seems the country is not going to let him slide any longer.