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Council of State Sec-Gen defers to Foreign Ministry on MOU 44, awaits court on barcode impact

Council of State Sec-Gen defers to Foreign Ministry on MOU 44, awaits court on barcode impact

Khaosod•Politics•16h ago

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The Secretary-General of the Council of State has delegated the task of studying the cancellation of MOU 44 to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is awaiting a court decision regarding the validity of barcodes on election ballots.

  • •The Secretary-General of the Council of State stated that the cancellation of MOU 44 is possible if it does not affect international law.
  • •The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been assigned to study the procedures for revoking MOU 44.
  • •A court ruling is pending on whether election ballots with barcodes and QR codes could render the election void.

Overview

  • •The Secretary-General of the Council of State stated that the cancellation of MOU 44 is possible if it does not affect international law.
  • •The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is tasked with studying the procedures and international law regarding the cancellation of MOU 44.
  • •The Prime Minister and Interior Minister ordered a study on the cancellation of MOU 2001.
  • •The Secretary-General of the Council of State mentioned that Thailand and Cambodia must agree to set new rules if MOU 44 is revoked.
  • •The Secretary-General of the Council of State urged awaiting the court's judgment on the election barcode issue, stating it should not be discussed outside the legal process.
  • •The Secretary-General of the Council of State clarified that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is better suited to handle international law aspects of MOU 44.
  • •The issue of election ballots with barcodes and QR codes potentially voiding the election is awaiting a court ruling.

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Key Quotes

Pakorn Nilprapunt
"Has anyone petitioned the court yet? If petitioned, please wait for the court's judgment. Don't speak anything outside the process."
มีคนร้องไปที่ศาลแล้วหรือยัง หากร้องไปที่ศาลแล้ว ขอให้รอศาลพิพากษา อย่าไปพูดอะไรที่นอกกระบวนการ

Key Entities

Organization

Secretary-General of the Council of State(เลขธิการกฤษฎีกา)ℹ️
The governmental body responsible for legal advice and drafting legislation in Thailand.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กต.)ℹ️
The Thai government ministry responsible for foreign relations.

Law

MOU 44
A memorandum of understanding between Thailand and Cambodia that is being considered for cancellation.
MOU 2001
An earlier designation for the Memorandum of Understanding between Thailand and Cambodia.

Person

Pakorn Nilprapunt(นายปกรณ์ นิลประพันธ์)
The Secretary-General of the Council of State who commented on the cancellation of MOU 44 and the election barcode issue.
Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who ordered a study into the cancellation of MOU 2001.

Place

Thailand-Cambodia(ไทย-กัมพูชา)ℹ️
The two countries involved in MOU 44.