Court challenge: Officials convicted of lese-majeste appointed to state roles?
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Key Quotes
"Appointing someone to a working group without checking qualifications or prohibitions may be an abuse of power violating administrative regulations and other laws."
การที่ผู้ดำรงตำแหน่งทางการเมืองแต่งตั้งบุคคลมาเป็นคณะทำงานโดยไม่ตรวจสอบคุณสมบัติหรือลักษณะต้องห้ามเสียก่อนนั้น น่าจะเป็นการใช้อำนาจที่ขัดต่อระเบียบสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรีและกฎหมายอีกหลายฉบับ
Key Entities
Organization
The judicial body responsible for ruling on constitutional matters, receiving a complaint regarding the constitutionality of a state official's appointment.
Organization for Loving Nation, Loving Land(องค์กรรักชาติ รักแผ่นดิน)
The organization led by Srisuwan Janya, from which he filed the complaint.
The agency that resolved that the individuals in the working group are considered state officials, a key point in the legal challenge.
Working Group for Inspection Zone 11(คณะทำงานเขตตรวจราชการที่ 11)
The working group established by Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, which allegedly includes an individual convicted under Article 112.
Person
Deputy Prime Minister who allegedly appointed an individual convicted of Article 112 to a state working group.
The complainant who filed the case with the Constitutional Court, alleging unconstitutional appointment of an individual convicted of Article 112.
Law
The specific criminal offense related to defamation of the monarchy in Thailand, for which an individual was convicted.
The legal provision under which the individual in question was convicted, pertaining to lese-majeste.
The current constitution of Thailand, under which the alleged unconstitutional appointment is being challenged.
Organic Act on Anti-Corruption B.E. 2018(พ.ร.ป.ว่าด้วยการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริต พ.ศ.2018)
The law under which the NACC determined that the members of the working group are considered state officials.
Article 25(มาตรา 25)
A constitutional article cited in the complaint, likely pertaining to qualifications or prohibitions for political office or state officials.
Article 53(มาตรา 53)
A constitutional article cited in the complaint, likely related to political office or state responsibilities.
Article 219(มาตรา 219)
A constitutional article cited, concerning ethical standards for political office holders and public officials.
Articles 160 (4) and (5)(มาตรา 160 (4) และ (5))
Constitutional articles cited as potentially violated, relating to severe ethical breaches by public officials.
Criminal Code Article 157(ปอ.มาตรา 157)
A legal provision cited, likely concerning malfeasance in office or dereliction of duty by a public official.
Article 213(มาตรา 213)
A constitutional article under which Srisuwan Janya filed the complaint, empowering individuals to petition the court for violations of rights.
Place
Office of the Constitutional Court(สำนักงานศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ)
The location where Srisuwan Janya submitted his complaint to the Constitutional Court.
Three provinces of the upper Northeastern region(3 จังหวัดของภาคอีสานตอนบน)
The area where the Working Group for Inspection Zone 11 was intended to conduct its inspection duties.