Bangkok: The Ministry of Interior has proposed a civil lawsuit against the Cambodian leader to seek damages. The Secretary-General of the Council of State has indicated that the Ministry of Interior can assist citizens in filing civil lawsuits against Hun Sen and the Cambodian leader for causing distress. He expressed surprise that initiating a lawsuit under Thai law has caused public discontent.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pakorn Nilpraphun, Secretary-General of the Council of State, shared insights following the Cabinet meeting concerning the legal actions against Cambodian leaders under Thai law. He mentioned that the prosecution aims to bring those responsible for the Thai-Cambodian border clashes to justice in Thailand, despite their immunity under international law. Individuals without immunity, if found in Thailand, will face prosecution under Thai law. The Attorney General will proceed with the case under Section 20 of the Criminal Procedure Code, addressing multiple criminal offenses, including external security threats, murder, and property-related offenses. The next step involves Provincial Police Region 3 gathering evidence for submission to the Attorney General for prosecution.
Regarding civil damages affecting both government agencies and the private sector, the Ministry of Interior plans to collect information from the public to file complaints and seek compensation. The Ministry will also seek assistance from the public prosecutor. If civil charges are filed and the perpetrator's assets are located in Thailand, the process will follow to recover these assets and compensate affected individuals.
"I've heard that when it comes to filing a lawsuit under international law, no one is bothered. But when I say I'm going to pursue legal action under Thai law, they get angry. This is strange," remarked the Secretary-General of the Council of State.
Mr. Pakorn also noted that the issue of Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen's intention to sue the Thai leader is subject to each country's laws and should remain independent of interference.