Attorney General Declines Action on Thaksin Case

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The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has decided not to process a case against Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the Pheu Thai Party, who were accused of attempting to overthrow the democratic system with the King as Head of State, violating Section 49 of the constitution.

 

This decision was disclosed on Tuesday, although it won't prevent the Constitutional Court from deliberating the case.

 

The case was initially filed by lawyer Teerayut Suwankesorn earlier this month. Suwankesorn alleged that Thaksin, the father of Prime Minister Paetongtarn, wielded undue influence over the ruling Pheu Thai Party.

On 8th November, the AGO forwarded all related documents to the Constitutional Court, which is set to deliberate on 22nd November.

 

According to a source, the AGO found no grounds for the case under Section 49, hence deciding not to proceed with the complaint.

 

Despite the AGO's decision, the Constitutional Court retains the authority to consider the case. The court reportedly requested further details on the specific actions undertaken by the accused that allegedly violated the constitution, as well as the evidence accumulated thus far.

 

The AGO is required to provide this information within 15 days of submitting the case documents to the court, reported The Nation.

 

-- 2024-11-19

 

 

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And the surprise is... ?

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 Thai AGO Declines to Process Case Accusing Former PM Thaksin of Subversion
 

 

In what is being hailed as a significant shakeup in Thai politics, the Attorney General's Office (AGO) of Thailand has refused to process a politically charged case against former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra and the governing Pheu Thai Party. The case accuses both parties of trying to subvert democracy in Thailand while the King holds the title of Head of State.

 

Sources state the case was dismissed today, 19th November, by the AGO, citing a lack of sufficient cause for the accusations. However, the decision now lies with the Constitutional Court to further pursue the matter.

 

The case was initially tabled by lawyer Teerayut Suwankesorn earlier this month. It alleges that Thaksin, whose daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra now leads as Prime Minister, is employing his influence over the ruling Pheu Thai Party to manipulate and destabilise the democratic governance of Thailand. The case, brought to the AGO, claims the actions are a breach of Section 49 of Thailand's constitution.

 

 

Documents detailing the contentious case were forwarded to the Constitutional Court by the AGO on 8th November, with the court scheduling a hearing for the matter on 22nd November.

 

Despite declining to process the case, the AGO has confirmed that it will supply additional information to the Constitutional Court for their review. This will include evidence of actions by Thaksin and Pheu Thai Party that potentially supports the claims of subversion.

 

As per procedure, the AGO has a 15-day window following the forwarding of case documents to provide this supplemental information, ensuring the Constitutional Court can fully investigate these hefty allegations against a former statesman and ruling political party. This promises to be a critical moment in the unfolding tapestry of Thai politics.

 

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-- 2024-11-19