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Council of State: MOU 44 Revocation Possible if No International Law Impact

Council of State: MOU 44 Revocation Possible if No International Law Impact

Thairath•Politics•14h ago

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Thailand's Council of State clarifies that revoking the 2001 MOU with Cambodia is achievable provided it adheres to international law and requires mutual agreement for new regulations.

  • •The Secretary-General of the Council of State, Pakorn Nilapapan, stated that revoking the 2001 MOU (MOU 44) between Thailand and Cambodia is permissible if it does not violate international law.
  • •Revocation requires the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to conduct a study on international law and relevant agreements.
  • •Both Thailand and Cambodia must agree on new regulations if the MOU is revoked, deciding whether to start from scratch.
  • •On legal matters concerning election ballots with QR codes, the Council of State advised waiting for court rulings if cases have been filed.

Overview

  • •The Secretary-General of the Council of State stated that revoking MOU 44 is possible if international law is not affected.
  • •The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior ordered a study on revoking MOU 2001.
  • •The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is assigned to study the revocation by considering international law and meeting agreements.
  • •Revoking MOU 44 necessitates a mutual agreement between Thailand and Cambodia to establish new rules, deciding whether to start anew.
  • •The process for revoking MOU 44 is contingent on adherence to international law and requires further study by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • •Regarding election ballots with QR codes, the Council of State advised waiting for court verdicts if petitions have been filed.
  • •The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is tasked with studying the feasibility and legal implications of revoking the MOU.

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Key Quotes

Pakorn Nilapapan
"The revocation process requires reviewing international law and meeting agreements to see if it's possible, but in principle, it can be done and has a process."
ขั้นตอนการยกเลิกต้องไปดูกฎหมายระหว่างประเทศ และข้อตกลงในการประชุมว่าสามารถทำได้หรือไม่ แต่โดยหลักสามารถทำได้และมีกระบวนการที่ต้องทำ
Pakorn Nilapapan
"It's up to both countries to discuss whether to start anew, so it's better to ask the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
แล้วแต่ทั้งสองประเทศจะคุยกันว่าจะนับหนึ่งกันใหม่หรือไม่ จึงอยากให้ไปถามกระทรวงการต่างประเทศดีกว่า
Pakorn Nilapapan
"Has anyone petitioned the court yet? If so, please await the court's verdict. Don't say anything outside the process."
มีคนร้องไปที่ศาลแล้วหรือยัง หากร้องไปที่ศาลแล้ว ขอให้รอศาลพิพากษา อย่าไปพูดอะไรที่นอกกระบวนการ

Key Entities

Organization

Council of State(กฤษฎีกา)ℹ️
The Thai government agency responsible for legal matters and advising the cabinet.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️
The government ministry tasked with studying the revocation of the MOU and international legal implications.

Person

Pakorn Nilapapan(นายปกรณ์ นิลประพันธ์)
The Secretary-General of the Council of State who commented on the revocation of MOU 44.
Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who ordered a study on revoking MOU 2001.

Law

MOU 44
A Memorandum of Understanding between Thailand and Cambodia from 2001, which is being considered for revocation.

Place

Thailand-Cambodia(ไทย-กัมพูชา)
The two countries involved in the discussion regarding the revocation of MOU 44.
Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️
The location where the Secretary-General of the Council of State made his statement.