Eligibility of Pirapan Remains Unquestioned
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PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra confidently asserted that Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga's appointment was thoroughly scrutinized and cleared of any issues beforehand, addressing a petition alleging his ineligibility. The accusation, lodged with the National Anti-Corruption Commission, suggested Mr. Pirapan continues to benefit from four companies he allegedly held shares in despite transferring them to a management entity.
This, according to political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee, breaches Section 187 of the constitution, prohibiting cabinet ministers from maintaining shares in private firms. However, PM Paetongtarn disregarded concerns about a potential repeat of former premier Srettha Thavisin's case, who was removed as prime minister due to ethics violations involving a cabinet appointment with a questionable criminal record.
Before submitting the cabinet lineup for royal endorsement, all proposed nominees underwent an eligibility check from the Secretariat of the Cabinet and other organizations, stated the PM. She also mentioned that she had yet to discuss this matter with Mr. Pirapan as he was absent from the weekly cabinet meeting.
"I believe there won't be an issue since Mr. Pirapan should be aware of the heightened scrutiny and preparation needed to become a cabinet minister, following the events surrounding Mr. Srettha," said the PM.
Widespread speculation about an impending cabinet reshuffle was dismissed as untrue by the PM.
It should be noted that, based on online research, there's a present trend of ongoing legal investigation into ethical breaches among cabinet members, MPs, and senators regarding the 2025 fiscal year budget. Thailand's Constitution urges strict ethical standards for cabinet ministers, and any violations could potentially lead to a minister's dismissal. However, specific details about Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga are scarce, as recent legal findings related to ministerial eligibility are primarily published in Thai-language resources.
Those seeking more precise insights are encouraged to consult Thailand's Official Gazette or verify through Thai-language legal announcements, as English translations for such documents remain incomplete.
- Despite the petition lodged against Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga suggesting he continues to benefit from four companies he allegedly held shares in, PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra is confident that the appointment was cleared of any issues.
- PM Paetongtarn disregarded concerns about a potential repeat of former premier Srettha Thavisin's case, which involved ethics violations and a questionable criminal record, stating that Mr. Pirapan should be aware of the heightened scrutiny needed to become a cabinet minister.
- Before submitting the cabinet lineup for royal endorsement, all proposed nominees underwent an eligibility check from the Secretariat of the Cabinet and other organizations, as stated by the PM.
- Widespread speculation about an impending cabinet reshuffle was dismissed as untrue by the PM, but it should be noted that there's a present trend of ongoing legal investigation into ethical breaches among cabinet members, MPs, and senators regarding the 2025 fiscal year budget.
