Prime Minister Paetongtarn of Thailand has submitted evidence and statements to the court!
At 1:30 p.m. on August 4, Pongmanee, the Secretary-General of the Prime Minister, confirmed at the government building during an interview. According to the second extension by the Supreme Court, Prime Minister and Minister of Culture Paetongtarn has gone to the court to submit evidence and statements regarding her meeting with the President of the Cambodian Senate, Hun Sen.
When asked about his confidence in the statement, Pongmanee said that the Prime Minister is confident in maintaining her innocence under all circumstances, helping the country get out of the crisis.
"Now it can be seen that the military has explained the situation to the foreign affairs department, and the Foreign Ministry has clearly stated that since February, the situation has been gradually resolved, with careful discussions on security, military and armed forces aspects, because we have issued a series of measures. This action will involve telephone meetings with non-official representatives to determine how to ultimately eliminate the violence and losses caused by the conflict. Ultimately, our sovereignty being violated is inevitable, and we must make every effort to protect our territory and dignity. Then, we strive to end the ceasefire so that the people are not harmed. This goal must be achieved through close coordination with the military."
"Therefore, I think the Prime Minister's intention as a national leader is important. Now, due to the court requiring the Prime Minister to suspend work, the Prime Minister respects the court and must stop working, waiting for the court's decision. I hope these decisions will be implemented. As a national leader, the Prime Minister is determined to lead the country towards peace as soon as possible."
When asked whether the legal clarification made by Paetongtarn conforms to moral standards, Pongmanee said that he believes the facts, circumstances, and laws have been carefully clarified, and the Prime Minister's statement is to address the allegations of morality. Obviously, morality refers to the law itself, so it must be decided by the court.
When asked if there were any remedial measures prepared in case the judgment did not meet expectations, Pongmanee said, "We currently believe our intention is correct, and we hope for a fair trial, so we are waiting for the court's judgment."
When asked if the court had ever required the Prime Minister to appear in person, Pongmanee said, "I don't know, but we usually make statements according to the court's decisions or procedures. However, regarding the preliminary investigation that has been done so far, the court may send it to the plaintiff for them to see."
When asked if the Prime Minister might really decide to resign, Pongmanee said, "Not yet, because we are complying with the law and confirming our authenticity."
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