Wissanu opposes removal of EC chairman, but says it would be legal
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Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam warned Monday against changing the Election Commission (EC) chairman at this time, saying that any alteration would require royal endorsement and he saw no need to bother His Majesty the King.
However, the deputy premier said replacing the EC chairman would not be against the NCPO order that suspended the selection of new independent organisation members.
His remarks came after news of an ongoing dispute among EC members about whether to replace the commission’s chairman, Supachai Somcharoen, who had overstayed his position. Before assuming his seat, Supachai reportedly promised his colleagues to leave the post after two years.
