Anutin addresses institution claims and denies Senate collusion
Anutin Charnvirakul addresses his meetings with the Privy Council, denies Senate collusion allegations, and points to official schedules.
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- Anutin Charnvirakul defended his official meetings with the Privy Council and royal secretary.
- He firmly denied any involvement of his governments in the Senate collusion scheme.
- Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut called for an 11-km march on Sept 13 to pressure the Election Commission.
- The Royal Gazette announced 281 police officer appointments including key leadership roles.
Anutin Charnvirakul has publicly addressed criticism regarding his joint engagements with the Privy Council and the royal secretary, asserting that all activities strictly follow official schedules and the administrative authority of the executive branch. He emphasized that he understands protocol well and has never exploited the royal institution for political gain or governance purposes.
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In addition, Anutin addressed allegations concerning the controversial Senate election collusion, expressing complete readiness for his actions to be investigated. He firmly stated that neither the first nor the second Anutin government has any connection to this network.
"How could I possibly attend a meeting with the Privy Council out of nowhere if I hadn't received an official invitation?"
On the political front, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, list-MP and leader of the People's Party, posted a message on Facebook inviting citizens to join an 11-kilometer march on September 13. The walk starts at 10:00 AM from the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights / iLaw office to the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, aiming to pressure the Election Commission (EC) ahead of its decision on the Senate fraud case, following earlier announcements by iLaw director Yingcheep Atchananont.
Political gatherings and public pressure campaigns against independent agencies highlight ongoing scrutiny of electoral processes in Thailand, particularly regarding the contentious Senate selection case. Meanwhile, executive interactions with royal entities remain a sensitive topic requiring strict adherence to constitutional boundaries and official protocols.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Sophon Sarum commented on the dispute involving numerical placards displayed by the Bhumjaithai, People's, and Democrat parties in parliament. He stated that while he was initially confused by the numbers, he now understands their context and plans to enforce regulations prohibiting unauthorized props in the chamber without prior approval from the chair.
Regarding administrative updates, the Royal Gazette published the Prime Minister's Office announcement on September 7 regarding the appointment of 281 police officers. Notable appointments from Class 46 of the Royal Police Cadet Academy include Pol. Lt. Gen. Tairong Phiwpan and Pol. Lt. Gen. Archayon Kraithong as Assistant National Police Chiefs, alongside other key provincial and specialized bureau commanders.
Source: Matichon Politics
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