"Somsak" prepares to explain to the Cabinet secretary after being complained to "Settha" to review the appointment of a minister. He confirms that the 2 matters complained of do not affect the qualifications of the minister.

Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, former Minister of Justice Referring to the case where Mr. Natthaporn Toprayoon submitted a letter asking Prime Minister Settha Thavisin to reconsider the appointment of 4 ministers with inappropriate qualifications, 1 of whom was Mr. Somsak, that on his part there were complaints from outsiders. come in But initially it was seen that it was a matter of applying laws and government regulations. which was not related to corruption. There were only two complaints, one being the release or reduction of the sentence of a prisoner in the rice-pledging scheme case. and requesting a royal pardon which is a prisoner's right It is not the authority and duty of the Minister of Justice. The Prime Minister set up a committee to examine the facts and found that this was the case.

“The other matter is the case of Mr. Watchara. Phetthong had filed a complaint against me at the Office of the National Business Crime Suppression Commission. The matter has already been withdrawn. There are also complaints about the use of regulations by the Comptroller General's Department. Ministry of Finance regarding the procurement and disbursement of various central budgets, I have ordered an inspection according to the request. and found that no abnormalities were found And it is necessary to proceed normally. On this issue, I will write a clarification letter to the Secretary-General of the Cabinet,” Mr. Somsak said.

Source: Thai News Agency