Report People's Party Plans Bold Legal Move Against Prime Minister

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On Monday, the People's Party, spearheaded by list-MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, declared its intent to pursue legal action against Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

Central to their cause are three alleged ethical misconduct cases, spotlighted during a vigorous no-confidence debate. Despite surviving the vote, pressure mounts as the opposition seeks justice through the courts.

 

At the heart of this legal storm is a controversial promissory note (PN) involving Paetongtarn's acquisition of shares from her family valued at a colossal 4.43 billion baht.

 

Criticism centres on the PN's unusual role, raising suspicions of tax avoidance by sidestepping a hefty 218.7 million baht gift tax. Wiroj highlighted lapses regarding payment specifics and interest details, hinting at possible deliberate obfuscation.

 

 

 

Undeterred by the parliamentary defeat, the People's Party awaits clarity from the Revenue Department on whether the PN usage represents tax evasion.

 

Wiroj maintains confidence in their evidence, asserting irregularities with land title deeds where ownership transfer of four plots seems questionable.

 

Further stirring the pot, the third accusation involves the PM's alleged oversight in addressing her father, Thaksin Shinawatra's, privileged stay at the Police General Hospital.

 

Questions linger about the authenticity of his illness during this extended premium ward confinement. The People's Party remains steadfast, urging the NACC to delve into this high-profile medical affair.

 

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post

 

-- 2025-04-22

 

 

[ozz1]

Nothing will happen don't you know who my father is

[ikke1959]

They can wait for a long time to get something from the Revenue Department.. see how long it takes to get files from the hospital and prison for Daddy... And now they want to get rid of BumjaiThai Party, so maybe together they can make the Government fall and get new elections and rid of this family

[Artisi]

All part of the ongoing game of Thai politics for a very small minority of Thai's - the vast majority couldn't careless, unfortunately. 

[dinsdale]

She'll be fine the courts will see to it. Having had shares in a defunct media company that were inherited from deceased father on the other hand gets you barred from politics for 10 years.

[watchcat]

1 hour ago, ozz1 said:

Nothing will happen don't you know who my father is

 

He's an old very sick man according to his very long hospital stay

[Yagoda]

The Thai method of Government needs work

[bamnutsak]

Knives are out.

 

Someone is not sharing the skim.

[Tropicalevo]

3 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

so maybe together they can make the Government fall and get new elections and rid of this family

 

Sadly, new elections will not get rid of the dinosaurs that hold the power.

With the exception of the People's Party, the other parties are all in on the cabal.

Look what happened after the last election.

The dinosaurs lost but still run the country.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, Artisi said:

All part of the ongoing game of Thai politics for a very small minority of Thai's - the vast majority couldn't careless, unfortunately. 

Treble trouble, hubble bubble... life's a muddle...

The elite will win through as the courts are owned by them.

[jippytum]

The biggest political setback for the PPP was Thaksin and his cronies instrumental in getting the charismatic Pita barred from politics. 

I hope they manage some overdue payback with this attack on Thaksin's mouthpiece. 

[Srikcir]

30 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

he elite will win through as the courts are owned by them.

Add the Senate.