PM Anutin Dismisses Opposition Calls, Vows Full Legal Action
Prime Minister Anutin Chaovangitkul rejected opposition calls for leniency and vowed to pursue full legal action against those involved in a Senate selection controversy, saying accused parties have the right to defend themselves independen
At 11:40 a.m. on July 23 at Government House, Prime Minister Anutin Chaovangitkul addressed the case of Yingluck Shinawatra and the iLaw project director, who had posted a request urging Bhumjaithai Party members and nine senators accused in a Senate selection controversy—including Anutin—not to file defamation suits or pursue cases in distant jurisdictions or report matters to police. Smiling, the PM responded that "they have no right; it is a matter for the accused." When asked about opposition calls for leniency toward those investigating the claims, Anutin smiled again and said, "My heart is more generous than anyone else's. Saiyai Noi's heart is already generous; everyone knows that." Anutin confirmed he will proceed with full legal action, calling it his personal right, noting that each accused party acts independently without coordination and that anyone wishing to protect themselves against false accusations has the law available to them.
