Govt plans to use article 44 to solve human trafficking in fishery industry
Prayut government is planning to apply Article 44 in the interim charter to solve many challenges that are needed to handled urgently, said deputy government spokesman.
Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said that the government will use the power under the article to cap the skyrocketing prices of lottery and eradicate human trafficking in the fishing industry.
Section 44, which empowers the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to issue orders and take action it deems appropriate, is expected to enable the government to deal with pressing issues more quickly. The premier said he would have the martial law revoked and replace it with the article.
Section 44 has been welcomed by the financial and the private sectors. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) said Section 44 should bring back foreign investors' confidence if they are provided with correct information in relation to its application.
Meanwhile, the Federation of Thai Industries and the Thai Chamber of Commerce have also voiced their support for the move.
