Bangkok: People are calling on the Election Commission to dissolve the Pheu Thai and coalition parties over an audio clip of the Prime Minister talking to "Hun Sen," which is alleged to seriously violate ethics and threaten to overthrow the government.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Sakon Karnkrasang, acting as a concerned citizen, submitted a letter to the Election Commission (EC) requesting it to petition the Constitutional Court to dissolve the Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partners. He cited concerns that Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, poses a threat to national security, seriously violates ethical standards, and contravenes the constitution, specifically Sections 52, 161, and 164, as well as the Political Party Act, Sections 20, 21, 22, 45, and 92, alongside the Criminal Code, Sections 119, 120, and 157.
The petition is backed by evidence, including audio clips of conversations between the Prime Minister and former Prime Minister Hun Sen, which the Prime Minister has confirmed as authentic. Additionally, there are concerns about a meeting in Surin Province where the Prime Minister allegedly ordered the border to be opened with Cambodia, perceived as a failure to protect sovereignty and national interests. This is viewed as a serious violation of the Constitution and other legislation, posing a threat to security and breaching ethical standards.
Furthermore, news reports suggest that the executive committees of the parties have shown indifference and continue to support Ms. Paethongtarn's premiership. This is seen as antagonistic to the democratic regime with the King as the head of state. Consequently, the petition requests the EC to investigate and determine if there is evidence suggesting that the coalition parties have violated the constitution. If so, it urges the EC to file a petition to dissolve these parties, similar to the Pheu Thai Party case. Additionally, it calls for the revocation of the right of the Pheu Thai Party executive committee and coalition parties to run for election. The petition emphasizes the need for the EC to expedite the process to safeguard the country's security and prevent serious consequences, such as territorial loss, reminiscent of the Khao Phra Wihan case.