PM Pushes for Report on 5,924 Local Officials Dismissal
The Prime Minister is pushing the Central Administrative Court Committee to complete its report on the dismissal of 5,924 local officials, a decision that was postponed indefinitely after being scheduled for July 23. Affected officials have
Prime Minister Anuchim Chaivirakul said on July 22 that he is urging the Central Administrative Court Committee to expedite a report on its resolution to dismiss 5,924 local officials, which was scheduled for July 23 but postponed indefinitely. The PM stated the matter requires an official written report before Deputy Interior Minister Voraphot Liangprasoet, whom he assigned to oversee the Department of Local Administration, can proceed. Once the committee has completed its review and is ready, a meeting will be called.
When asked whether legal authority to revoke officials' positions ultimately rests with the CACC, Anuchin confirmed it is a committee resolution. He clarified that affected individuals have the right to challenge the decision in court, which will be settled through legal proceedings. He stressed that all agencies must follow the law, even the Interior Ministry cannot direct the CACC as it operates independently within the legal framework.
Regarding details, the PM said affected persons can pursue legal action to contest whether the CACC had proper authority to dismiss them. He reaffirmed that a formal report must be submitted first, and that further details should be requested from the Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry.
