“Wissanu” stated that the Cabinet Secretariat should have passed “Pichit”‘s qualifications, not daring to make judgments about ethics. It is the duty of the House of Representatives to submit it to the Constitutional Court or the new Prime Minister to decide.
Mr. Wissanu Krea-ngam, Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs, addressed criticism of the qualifications of Mr. Phichit Chuenban, who is expected to take the position of Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office. In the case of having been imprisoned for contempt of court over the issue of a bag of 2 million baht, that if it were according to the media It is not known whether Mr. Pichit will be a ministerial candidate or not. Because the Cabinet Secretary has not yet reported. But if it is a case of lack of qualifications, Mr. Pichit has come to say that the first accusation was about corruption. But in the end, the prosecutor ordered not to press charges. And the punishment was a violation of the jurisdiction of the court. But it has been more than 10 years, so it does not fall under the prohibitions under Sections 98 and 160 of the Constitution. But if you were imprisoned and released from prison for less than 10 years, the issue is not considered. Because the case occurred from 2009 – 2010.
When asked about the violation of the jurisdiction of the court It is considered a judgment or an order of the court. Mr. Wisanu said that it is an order.
As for whether the order can be used in Articles 98 and 160 of the Constitution, Mr. Wisanu said he did not want to answer because it was another new problem. and is generally not considered a criminal penalty
As for the matter of ethics Can he hold the position of minister or not? Mr. Wisanu said that is another issue. Because if we are to make an observation about ethics, it can be applied to everyone, and whether it is more or less serious is another matter. As for which agency should be the arbiter of ethics? The council must consider
“The House must refer the matter to the Constitutional Court to decide. Because it is a matter of morality and ethics, other people cannot point out or the Secretary-General of the Cabinet can point out shortcomings. And sometimes they accuse each other. I didn’t see anyone taking issue with it. Because if it is to be carried out, there are steps for it. And before this, people who had withdrawn their ethical qualifications had also done so before,” Mr. Wisanu said.
When asked about the 50 : 50 qualifications of the Cabinet Secretariat Can it be released first? Mr. Wissanu said that he would release everything because if it were an ethical matter, he wouldn’t dare point out.
When asked repeatedly, Legal issues Should the Cabinet Secretariat have to let it go first? Mr. Wisanu said that the SLAC will report to the new Prime Minister. Then make your own decision by talking with various government coalition parties.
“In the past we have protested. It’s going to be a problem. classified as one And it’s definitely another problem. Most of them listen. and then change But it might be a problem. Sometimes he proposes, and suddenly it’s not a problem. because there was no one to lift it up Or maybe they don’t know,” Mr. Wisanu said.
As for whether the episode can be excised before the process of presenting it to His Majesty, Mr. Wissanu said it was a matter for the party leader. If you see that you are busy and don’t want to go to death. It should be withdrawn from now on. Which is up to you.
As for the Lawyers Council having previously revoked Mr. Phichit’s license. Is it considered an ethical violation? Mr. Wisanu said that the matter of revoking a lawyer’s license is another matter. He went to sit in the position of Acting Minister of Justice. Every day you order a lawyer’s license, you just withdraw it, like withdrawing a doctor’s license or a license to practice medicine. And when the revocation period has passed, you can apply again.
Source: Thai News Agency