Heated! Anutin Fires Back at Pheu Thai for Lacking Maturity, Criticizing Privy Councilors' Meeting Participation
PM Anutin defended the participation of nine privy councilors in a disaster prevention meeting, dismissing Pheu Thai's criticism as immature and claiming the practice has been standard for a decade.
At 11:35 AM on May 21, 2025, at Government House, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Chaiyawongsa addressed Pheu Thai Party's objections to nine privy councilors participating in a National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command meeting. He stated this has been standard practice for 10 years and is not a formal meeting but rather a presentation of operational results.
Anutin emphasized that each privy councilor bears responsibility for their respective regions and constituents, with many being experienced senior government administrators. He characterized the practice as both normal and beneficial, allowing the presentation of work and input from highly experienced individuals.
When asked about the use of certain critical language, the Prime Minister responded: "Never. Only some people talk like that, always trying. This hasn't happened. Don't pay attention to rhetoric or intent. The public understands well what this is about, and everything they've said is completely wrong. This isn't a meeting, it's not an order, it's not overstepping the work of each sector. If they don't even understand this much, how will they manage the country? They just come to criticize and pretend to demonstrate wisdom and maturity."
