Bangkok: Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister, expressed confidence in Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra, asserting that there have been no serious ethical violations committed by her. He spoke in the context of the Constitutional Court's decision on August 29th related to an audio clip involving the Prime Minister.
According to Thai News Agency, Suriya emphasized that the government has no contingency plan and relies solely on one plan, reiterating his belief that Paethongtarn's actions do not amount to a serious ethical breach. He further noted that impeachment would necessitate meeting specific criteria for serious ethical violations, which he believes have not been met in this case.
Suriya also addressed concerns about potential impacts on government policies, such as the 20 baht flat-rate electric train fare, should the court's decision on August 29th be negative. He expressed confidence that the Prime Minister's appointment on that date should not pose any issues for the implementation of these policies.