PM Faces Uncertainty as Constitutional Court Decision Looms

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today expressed he has no contingency plan should Thailand's Constitutional Court strip him of his position tomorrow. He made clear there’s no intention to dissolve the House of Representatives if the ruling goes against him.

 

The court will decide on whether Thavisin violated the law by appointing Pichet Chuenban, a convict, as the Prime Minister's Office Minister. The charge was brought forth by a group of senators who argue the appointment breaches legal provisions.

 

For the verdict reading, Thavisin has delegated his secretary-general, Dr. Prommin Lertsuridej, to attend. Thavisin said if he is spared, he will continue with his duties as planned.

 

Addressing comments made by his legal advisor, Wissanu Krea-ngam, who volunteered to step in temporarily if Thavisin is deposed, the Prime Minister stated he hasn’t considered this option. “Let it happen first, then I will consider what to do,” Thavisin remarked, underscoring his lack of premeditation in the face of potential removal.

 

Thavisin's schedule remains packed over the next ten days, as he is set to attend multiple provincial meetings. This perhaps hints at his optimism about the court ruling in his favour, reported Thai PBS.

 

In the political landscape, this looming court decision injects significant uncertainty. Thavisin's declaration underlines the fluidity of his situation and the absence of a clear fallback strategy, leaving both his supporters and detractors on edge.

 

What's clear from Thavisin’s stance is his commitment—or perhaps stubbornness—in waiting out the court's decision before formulating his next moves. As the decision day approaches, the nation's eyes are firmly fixed on the Constitutional Court and the unfolding story of the Prime Minister's political fate.

 

TOP: Srettha Thavisin. Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

 

-- 2024-08-14

 

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[hotchilli]

The decision I'm sure has already been made... the elites will have made sure of that 

[nobodysfriend]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

“Let it happen first, then I will consider what to do,” Thavisin remarked, underscoring his lack of premeditation in the face of potential removal.

 

Typical .

Thais , in general , are not good in anticipating things that will happen as consequences of their actions ...

 " Let it happen first " ... is the most stupid approach .

An exception seems to be the new PP ( peoples party ) , they learned to anticipate , because they know the system . And they know that they are not wanted by the elite .

Considering these facts , they can preview ( anticipate ) the actions taken against them , which puts them in a favorable position .

The average thai ( politician ) is not able to do that .

[ikke1959]

as usual the CC will always never convict someone from gthe Government , that is only for its opponents. 

[spidermike007]

The CC is corrupt, bent, compromised and unethical. Nothing will change, as it has been made very clear that they do not represent the people. That seems to apply to the election and corruption commission and the entire judiciary, too. 

[Pouatchee]

what uncertainty?  his puppet master greased all the right palms already

[crazykopite]

His job is safe he’s not a member of the deposed Move Forward Party  he's Tony's puppet 

[Georgealbert]

The Constitutional Court has ruled 5-4 against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in the case concerning ethical misconduct related to the appointment of former PM's Office Minister Pichit Chuenban.

 

As a result, his premiership has been terminated, and the cabinet will be dissolved.

[Dario]

Woaw! Here we go again. Now, who is going to be the new Prime minister? Anutin or Wongsuwon? I guess, it'll be be Prawit Wongsuwon.

Edited August 14 by Dario

[chickenslegs]

11 minutes ago, Dario said:

Woaw! Here we go again. Now, who is going to be the new Prime minister? Anutin or Wongsawan?

Anutin is on record as saying he has no ambitions to be PM.

 

So my guess is the next PM will be Anutin.

[Crossy]

Waiting for the English press to catch up.

 

[Crossy]

 

 

 

[Will B Good]

WT....?

 

Did not expect that.

[MikeandDow]

Thailand heading for bankruptcy, Totally unstable,  Who is going to invest in this country !!!!!!

[Dario]

The powers to be don't want to spend money for a digital wallet. 

[John Drake]

Now what?  And btw what does this do to pending changes, such as at immigration and taxes?

[Luuk Chaai]

striking resemblance