PM Anuthins Fires Back at Sereepitakkul Over Ethics Complaint, Accuses Him of Using Old Police Tactics to Intimidate People
PM Anuthon dismissed ethics complaints from a former police general planning a constitutional court petition over the Khao Kradong land seizure case, accusing him of using intimidation tactics. The PM denied involvement in the land matter a
Prime Minister Anuthon Charnvirakul responded sharply to accusations from Pol. Gen. Sereepitakkul Temiywes, a Serirung Thai Party list MP who plans to file a constitutional court petition questioning the PM's qualifications and ethics over the Khao Kradong land seizure case. Speaking at Government House on May 18 at 4:55 PM, Anuthon dismissed the ethics complaint, sarcastically suggesting that "manufacturing water" would also violate ethics standards. When asked if his comments referred to someone who might go to Buri Ram, Anuthon questioned why anyone would need to do so, casually offering to take the person out for a meal if he had free time.
When asked if he was concerned about the case's impact on him, Anuthon turned the question back on reporters, stating he had no involvement. He explained his registered residence in Buri Ram was a constitutional requirement for MPs and was established when he was leading the Phum Jai Thai Party. He emphasized he had never owned land or conducted business in Buri Ram.
Anuthon stated he was unsure what specific charges Sereepitakkul was bringing but could not prevent anyone from suing him. He noted the matter was now in court and would proceed according to judicial process. When asked about countersuit possibilities, Anuthon criticized Sereepitakkul, who is 80 years old, for suddenly causing trouble. He characterized this as typical old police intimidation tactics and expressed confusion about what might have upset the general, suggesting they previously got along well and questioning what offense he may have committed.
