Bangkok: "Nattawut" has expressed his disagreement with the Constitutional Court's decision to order the Prime Minister to halt her duties, highlighting concerns that such actions amount to legal warfare or a judicial revolution that undermines the sovereignty of the people.
According to Thai News Agency, Nattawut Saikua voiced his dissent following the Constitutional Court's decision to accept a petition that resulted in Paethongtarn Shinawatra being ordered to cease her role as Prime Minister. Nattawut articulated his repeated disagreements with the Court's rulings, emphasizing that removing a democratically elected prime minister and dissolving political parties should not occur lightly, as has been witnessed multiple times in the country.
Nattawut questioned whether the Constitutional Court's powers are contributing to political conflicts, asserting that the truth behind this can be clarified. He pointed out that while the constitution permits the Constitutional Court and other independent bodies to establish ethical standards, they are required to consider the perspectives of the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Cabinet. Nevertheless, the Constitutional Court holds significant power, having previously removed a prime minister and disqualified politicians.
He further remarked that terms like legal warfare and judicial revolution suggest a dangerously thin line between the judiciary acting as an impartial referee and becoming a tool to eliminate political opponents. Such actions, according to him, fail to advance the democratic process and disregard the people's sovereignty.