Bangkok: Dr. Premsak Pianyura expressed dissatisfaction during a Senate meeting, chaired by Mr. Mongkol Surachat, President of the Senate, as he criticized Minister of Justice Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong for not addressing a pressing inquiry. The question pertained to the Department of Special Investigation's (DSI) legal action over alleged collusion in the selection process of senators.
According to Thai News Agency, the meeting involved a live questioning session where Dr. Premsak sought clarity from Pol. Col. Thawee regarding the DSI's lawsuit, which accused the senator selection process of violating several serious laws. Mr. Mongkol informed attendees that Pol. Col. Thawee had previously conveyed his inability to respond due to prior commitments.
Dr. Premsak stood up, emphasizing the significance of the issue and his intent to clarify the matter openly. He noted that the ongoing discussions had caused public confusion and believed that addressing the question in the Senate would benefit societal understanding. Despite having prepared three questions, Dr. Premsak expressed frustration that the minister could not provide answers.
Additionally, Mr. Prinya Wongcherdkwan raised concerns about the integration of agencies to combat drug abuse, particularly in border areas. However, similar to Dr. Premsak's experience, the Minister of Justice had informed that he was unavailable to respond live. The Senate was advised that questions could be resubmitted for future sessions.