Bangkok: "Chusak" sees the audio clip of the Prime Minister talking to "Hun Sen" as not causing any damage to the country. "Chusak" asks the media not to criticize too far, whether the Constitutional Court will order the Prime Minister to stop performing his duties or not, indicating that the incident has not occurred yet, stating 2 reasons, whether the audio clip was obtained legally or not, seeing that there has been no damage to the country.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chusak Sirinil, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, addressed the issue of the Bhumjaithai Party preparing to submit a motion of no confidence under Article 151 of the Constitution. He commented on the potential implications if on July 1, the Constitutional Court orders the Prime Minister to halt his duties concerning the audio clip. Chusak urged the media not to jump to conclusions, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration. He expressed uncertainty regarding whether the court will accept the case for consideration, citing other pending matters. The decision, if accepted, would involve determining whether to suspend duties, a process still in progress. Chusak offered two personal observations on the matter.
The first observation questions the legality of the evidence, suggesting that the audio clip, allegedly obtained through secret recording, breaches legal standards, particularly the Computer Crime Act. Chusak argued that such evidence, lacking official translation and obtained without consent, might not be accepted by the court.
When inquired if the Prime Minister acknowledged the authenticity of the clip, Chusak stated that admission was acceptable. However, adhering to the legal framework, improperly obtained evidence should not be accepted by the court. His second point focused on the content, noting no elements of dishonesty or unethical behavior. He stated that the conversation aimed to address border issues, with no implications of national sovereignty loss, personal gain, or damage to the country.
Addressing queries about potential impacts on Cambodian confidence and political negotiations, Chusak questioned the tangible outcomes, highlighting that no border crossings were closed. He dismissed suggestions of promises linked to the conversation between the Prime Minister and Samdech Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Senate, emphasizing that Cambodia had not received anything and instead, relations had soured.
Chusak underscored that these were his personal opinions and the Constitutional Court had yet to deliberate on the matter. As a lawyer, he provided his critique based on legal perspectives.