Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is preparing his defense concerning the controversial appointment of Pichit Chuenban as a minister in the PM’s Office. To assist him, Srettha has sought advice from his new adviser, Wissanu Krea-ngam. Although a defense has been prepared, it still needs honing before being presented to the Constitutional Court by June 10.

 

The PM, who is 62 years old, stressed the importance of Wissanu's advice to his defense. He insists that Pichit's appointment was within the boundaries of the law. Following Srettha's announcement that Wissanu was assisting him, Wissanu confirmed he would indeed be serving as the PM's adviser.

 

Wissanu brings a wealth of experience, having served as a deputy prime minister in charge of legal affairs under the administration of Prayut Chan-o-cha after the 2014 coup. From 2002 to 2006, he was also a deputy prime minister under Thaksin Shinawatra, and he served as the Cabinet secretary-general from 1993 to 2002.

 

Srettha's decision to appoint Wissanu has received support from Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. The PM is willing to give everyone a chance to help with government work, according to Phumtham. The government aims to move past political differences, he added.

 

Sorawong Thienthong, a Pheu Thai MP for Sakaeo, dismissed rumors of discontent amongst Pheu Thai MPs over Srettha’s decision. He voiced Pheu Thai's readiness to back what the PM views as the country's best interests.

 

On May 23, the court took on a petition seeking Srettha's removal over Pichit's appointment. However, Srettha was given 15 days to provide an explanation and was not suspended as PM awaiting the verdict. A similar petition against Pichit was denied by the court.

 

Pichit resigned last Tuesday, a move that is seen as an attempt to protect Srettha from legal issues tied to his appointment. Pichit's appointment had been in question because of his past legal issues.

 

In the past, Pichit served as a lawyer for ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and as an adviser to Srettha. He previously served a sentence for contempt of court related to a dubious land deal in 2008. Pichit and two others were sentenced to six months in prison after attempting to bribe Supreme Court officials. At that time, they were representing Thaksin and his ex-wife in the land case, in which Thaksin was sentenced to two years.

 

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-- 2024-06-03

 

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Don't think he will need to prepare much except maybe memorizing what to say that is being told to him. He is protected now with Thaksin pulling the strings. 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Wissanu brings a wealth of experience, having served as a deputy prime minister in charge of legal affairs under the administration of Prayut Chan-o-cha after the 2014 coup. From 2002 to 2006, he was also a deputy prime minister under Thaksin Shinawatra, and he served as the Cabinet secretary-general from 1993 to 2002.

Hiring the big guns to save his arse.

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The government aims to move past political differences, he added.

You mean it's still trying to paper over the cracks after last years stolen election from the people who voted for Pita and the MFP party.

The elites colluded with EC and CC to make sure Pita didn't have a chance, backed by the rigged senate to make sure MFP didn't get into government.

PTP then did the unthinkable and joined hands with their sworn enemy the military army to secure enough seats to get into government.

The last year has been nothing but a shambles, 

 

Shatever it takes i hope that these banana republic leaders face a firing squad of banana peels

 

#29 should ask himself: Who recommended this Pichit character to me for that position? Really, I have to take better notes...

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The PM is willing to give everyone a chance to help with government work, according to Phumtham. The government aims to move past political differences, he added.

Pita can help. Give him Minister of Defense.

5 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Hiring the big guns to save his arse.

Come on. Even puppets have the right, trying to save their arse.
He was an interim figure from his first day, as PM.
The face of the sell out of the MFP.
“The ??? has done his duty,

the ??? can go!”.

Edited June 4, 20242 yr by Maitdjai

I’ll give him some free advice; please move along and take your overlord and bum party with you.