Sukampol accused of violating Defence Ministry Administration Act

Democrat MP Wiratana played an audio clip from a secret meeting to show that Sukampol had allegedly interfered in the appointment of the new permanent secretary.
The audio clip showed that then permanent secretary for Defence Gen Satien Permthong-in proposed Gen Chatree Thatti to be his successor, but Sukampol disagreed.
Sukampol proposed Thanongsak Apirakyothin as the new permanent secretary despite objections from the military leaders, the clip apparently showed. Sukampol was also heard telling the military leaders not to speak about Thanongsak’s appointment outside the meeting room.
Wiratana said Sukampol allegedly violated the law because he had no authority to propose the nomination of a general on his own but would have to endorse nomination from the armed forces.
The Nation