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Political activist Dr Tul Sittisomwong will petition the national police chief today, to oppose the promotion of two senior police doctors, who were temporarily suspended for their handling of Thaksin Shinawatra’s controversial stay at the Police General Hospital.
The investigation into the cause of a fire, which destroyed a car belonging to former Democrat MP Sirichok Sopha, has uncovered evidence of possible arson.
The People’s Party has no objection to the prime ministerial candidates from the Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai parties being appointed as interim prime minister, if Paetongtarn Shinawatra is removed from office by the Constitutional Court, said deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul.
The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for holders of Political Offices sealed witness testimonies, and details of documents presented during today’s hearing in the case concerning former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s controversial stay in the Police General Hospital, while purportedly serving a prison sentence.
Dr. Suchatvee Suwansawat, deputy leader of the Democrat party, has resigned, effective today, to join forces with Khunying Kalaya Sophonpanich, a former deputy leader of the party, to form a new political party, to be called “Thai Kao Mai.”
Five opposition parties have declared that they will work together to keep a check on the performance of the government.
A group of senators are considering asking the Constitutional Court to determine whether suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra can take on the culture minister portfolio, while she is under investigation by the court for alleged gross ethical misconduct over the contents of a leaked phone conversation between her and Cambodian Senate Speaker Hun Sen.
The opposition Bhumjaithai Party has reversed its decision to seek a no-confidence debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, following her suspension by the Constitutional Court.
Acting Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said today that he has signed an order appointing Phumtham Wechayachai as the acting prime minister.
One of the Pheu Thai party’s prime ministerial candidates Chaikasem Nitisiri, said today that he is physically fit and ready to assume the premiership if Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra decides to step down or is removed from the post.
A political activist has asked the Senate Speaker to file a complaint with the Constitutional Court, seeking the removal of embattled and suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her new role as culture minister.
The opposition People’s party has demanded the government to withdraw the Entertainment Complex bill, which is due to be debated in the House on July 9th.
