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Legal Council: MOU44 Cancellation Possible if No International Law Impact

Legal Council: MOU44 Cancellation Possible if No International Law Impact

Matichon•Politics•16h ago

Reader Briefing

The Office of the Public Sector Legal Council has stated that the cancellation of MOU44 is feasible provided it does not violate international law, deferring further study to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  • •The Office of the Public Sector Legal Council (Kritika) has responded to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's request to study the cancellation of MOU44.
  • •Pakorn Nilaphan, Secretary-General of the Legal Council, stated that MOU cancellation is possible if it doesn't affect international law.
  • •The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been tasked by the Prime Minister to conduct the detailed study.
  • •Regarding the electoral ballot with a QR code, Pakorn emphasized waiting for the court's decision if a petition has been filed.

Overview

  • •On February 17, at 09:30, Pakorn Nilaphan, Secretary-General of the Public Sector Legal Council, commented on the potential cancellation of MOU44.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to study the cancellation of MOU44.
  • •Pakorn Nilaphan stated that the cancellation of MOU44 is possible in principle, provided it does not impact international law or agreements.
  • •The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was tasked with studying international law and meeting agreements to determine the feasibility of cancellation.
  • •Pakorn Nilaphan clarified that the decision to renegotiate or start anew between the two countries after cancellation depends on their discussions.
  • •Pakorn Nilaphan stated he is more proficient in Thai law than international law and recommended directing further inquiries to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • •Regarding the legal aspect of election ballots with QR codes, Pakorn Nilaphan advised waiting for a court ruling if a case has been filed.
  • •Pakorn Nilaphan discouraged speculation outside of legal processes concerning the electoral ballot issue.

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Key Quotes

Pakorn Nilaphan
"In principle, it can be done and there are processes that must be followed, so we need to see what conditions exist."
โดยหลักสามารถทำได้และมีกระบวนการที่ต้องทำ ซึ่งก็ต้องดูว่ามีเงื่อนไขอะไรบ้าง
Pakorn Nilaphan
"I am not proficient in international law; I am more proficient in Thai law."
ตนไม่ถนัดกฎหมายระหว่างประเทศ ถนัดกฎหมายไทยมากกว่า
Pakorn Nilaphan
"Has anyone petitioned the court yet? If a petition has been filed, please await the court's verdict."
มีคนร้องไปที่ศาลแล้วหรือยัง หากร้องไปที่ศาลแล้ว ขอให้รอศาลพิพากษา

Key Entities

Organization

Office of the Public Sector Legal Council(คณะกรรมการกฤษฎีกา)ℹ️
The Thai government body responsible for interpreting and drafting laws, here commenting on the legality of contract cancellations.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️
The Thai government ministry tasked with studying the cancellation of MOU44 and its implications under international law.

Person

Pakorn Nilaphan(นายปกรณ์ นิลประพันธ์)
Secretary-General of the Office of the Public Sector Legal Council, commenting on legal matters regarding international agreements and election ballots.
Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand, who ordered the study on canceling MOU44.

Role

Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)
The head of the Thai government, who initiated the review of MOU44 and assigned duties to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Policy

MOU44
A memorandum of understanding whose potential cancellation is under review by Thai authorities.
MOU2544
An alternative reference to the memorandum of understanding (MOU44) being discussed for cancellation.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️
The location in Bangkok where Pakorn Nilaphan made his statements.