Bangkok: "Lawyer Aun" has filed a petition with the Constitutional Court requesting special measures to delay the parliamentary vote for the Prime Minister, which is scheduled for tomorrow. He considers this situation an emergency and plans to visit the parliament to observe the MPs' actions if they proceed with the vote despite the petition.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Patarapong Supaaksorn, also known as Lawyer Aun Buriram, submitted a petition at the Constitutional Court concerning the court's handling of the Ombudsman's petition about the Election Commission's use of ballot papers with QR codes and barcodes. He highlighted that the Ombudsman had asked the Constitutional Court to rule on the fairness, honesty, and secrecy of the February 8th election. Mr. Patarapong pointed out that the case is under consideration and raised questions about public demands for integrity and political accountability, drawing parallels to practices in developed countries.
If the House of Representatives proceeds with the vote for Prime Minister tomorrow, there is a risk that if the Constitutional Court later finds the election invalid or unfair, it could undermine the legitimacy of the parliamentary process. Mr. Patarapong suggests that waiting for the court's final ruling would prevent potential harm. He hopes the Constitutional Court will employ special measures or temporary injunctions to postpone the vote until a conclusive decision is reached.
In response to concerns about the urgency of the situation, given the scheduled vote for the Prime Minister tomorrow, Mr. Patarapong expressed confidence that the Constitutional Court could handle the matter swiftly. He noted that the case is recognized as an emergency and believed that the Constitutional Court system would promptly notify all nine judges. He also mentioned that the Ombudsman has prepared the case file, and today's submission is an additional petition. Mr. Patarapong trusts that the deliberation process will be timely.
Regarding the possibility of the vote proceeding, Mr. Patarapong plans to monitor the situation at the House of Representatives tomorrow. If the Constitutional Court does not issue an order and the House proceeds with the vote, he intends to hold a press conference to update the public and observe the MPs' reactions to identify those who defy the order.