Confirming that the government will not threaten the media. Adhere to the justice process

Parliament, "Bhoomtham" insists the government does not threaten the media. Please follow the justice process. The government does not interfere with the children's "move forward". Don't obsess - imagine. Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister Assigned by Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. To answer a question asked by Ms. Phakamon Noonanan, list MP of the Progressive Party, regarding the protection of the rights and freedom of the media. By bringing up the performance of the media in the past and the latest arrest of the media who went to make news about a group of youths spray-painting the walls of Wat Phra Kaew that the litigation skipped steps There was no summons before. How will the government solve the problem of SLAPP cases? And is it a signal to warn the media in doing their duty or not? Mr. Phumtham responded to the topic saying that he knew the concern of the person who asked the question about the performance of the media. The government sees the importance of the rights and freedom of the media. including concern for the rights and freedoms of the people The principles of the government and the opposition are no different. But when an event happens, you have to look at the concrete form that occurred. What is the whole process like? which the justice process proceeds according to the process that occurs Confirming that the current government is made up of civilians. that comes from the election Therefore, it is the duty of the government to protect the rights and freedom of the press. But the exercise of each right and freedom must be in accordance with the authority specified by the Constitution and the law. If there is anything that violates or violates The justice process must be brought in to take action. 'Right now the justice process is doing its job. This is something that has happened since the last government. Government power is not above the law. This government has been working for 5 months. Importantly, don't be too quick to conclude that the governm ent is keeping its mouth shut. Please look at the justice process. If it is clear that there is no evidence and there are threats I believe the government will not allow the freedom of the people to be threatened,' Mr. Phumtham said. Ready to confirm that the Prime Minister and ministers have been criticized and that sometimes fake news stories are threats. But the government never sued anyone. Believe in freedom of speech and freedom of people in society It is believed that the diversity of content will be filtered by society and upright-minded citizens. The government regrets the incident. But the arrest warrant has been issued since 2023, and the government cannot intervene in the judicial process. Please make your heart fair. Everything is being done according to the judicial process. Mr. Phumtham discussed the discussion on the motion regarding reviewing the protection of the Royal Procession yesterday (14 Feb.) that society has seen and is uncomfortable. He also asked whether he was comfortable with t he fact that the former leader of the party had advanced or that the party leader was involved in a relationship with someone who was committing a threat to the Royal Procession. The ancient saying "If you love a cow, tie it, if you love your child, you must hit it." If you love someone, you must help warn them against objections. Not to blame the government But the opposition must conduct a reasonable investigation. At this time, the justice process is strict. And yesterday called on the government to take strict action. But today, they say they are using their power to threaten. Please be calm. If the law creates lies to harm people's expressions, it is the duty of the government and the opposition to take action. Please look at it completely and not rush to conclusions with words. 'Affirm that this government is committed to freedom. As for the two media people, don't worry. The justice process proceeds. If in the end there is a problem that there is not enough evidence to proceed like that. Let's critici ze each other. that the operation was inappropriate But police insist they have complete evidence. Both of us, don't just stand on anyone's side. Let's wait for evidence first and then let's talk about it, should we? If the evidence is clear The question will not arise. But if the question is not clear You might think that this is a process of threatening the media and then talking about it,' Mr. Phumtham said. The Deputy Prime Minister also stated that we encourage the media to Supervise each other This government knows that the media is not anyone's PR or IO. Go ask the people about the government media today. How much public relations and media work do you do for the government? Go watch Channel 9, Channel 11, Thai PBS. Don't take what happened to say that the government is threatening the media. Please stay true to yourself. The person who can best answer that the government is threatening the media. Or the person making the allegation did not speak completely. With the benefit of wanting to believe and wanting to see only one side The people are the answer.- Source: Thai News Agency