Prayut uses Article 44 to extend NACC boss's term
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha resorted to Article 44 again yesterday, this time to extend Panthep Klanarongran's term as chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) until the new chairman is appointed.
In his capacity as chief of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), Prayut wielded the absolute power granted to him by issuing an order to extend Panthep’s term, which will be published in the Royal Gazette.
The order stated that the NCPO issued an order on May 8 to extend Panthep’s term to September 21, and that his term would be further extended so that the NACC can carry out its duties effectively and help push forward the country’s reforms.
Panthep’s term extension is in line with four other NACC members whose terms will end on September 21. Under Article 12 of the Anti Corruption Act 1999, NACC members can carry out their duty until the new NACC members are appointed.
