Abhisit’s ‘good idea’ on the suspension of politicians should go to CDC: PM
PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha suggested yesterday that Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva propose his suggestion about an organic law linked to the new Constitution in regard to the suspension of people who hold political offices.
Abhisit said on Monday he would like suspension orders, extensively done via the coup leader’s use of Section 44 under the Interim Charter, to be promulgated as a law.
The Democrat leader’s remark came after Prayut last week used his sweeping power under Section 44 to order the suspension of Bangkok governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra because of a corruption scandal.
In a one-hour interview shown live on Abhisit’s Facebook page, the former prime minister said he would prefer the suspension order to be enshrined in law to ensure fairness and non-partisan issuing of suspension orders.
Prayut complimented Abhisit on his remark, saying it was a “good suggestion”. He said if the Democrat leader wanted to see suspension orders as part of conventional laws, Abhisit should propose it to be enshrined in organic laws, which the charter drafters are now working on.
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