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Thai Bar Association President, Executives Face Disqualification Claims
Thai businessman Natthawut Wongniaam has appealed his removal from the Lawyers Council, alleging it was unlawful. He is also petitioning for the disqualification of the council's president and executive committee, citing alleged lack of qualifications and malfeasance.
Dr. Natthawut Wongniaam, President and CEO of AURELIAN GROUP and related AG businesses, has lodged an appeal against his removal from the Lawyers Council of Thailand. The appeal was submitted to the Minister of Justice, who serves as the Special President of the Council, under the Lawyers Act B.E. 2528 and its amendments. The action, taken on September 15, 2024, at the Lawyers Council of Thailand under Royal Patronage, challenges the registrar's and the council's executive committee's resolution to strike his name from the membership roll, deeming it unlawful. In addition to the appeal, Dr. Natthawut also submitted a letter to the registrar, requesting the disqualification of Mr. Thanapon Kongjeang, the President of the Lawyers Council, and the entire executive committee. The grounds cited include a lack of qualifications under Section 35(4) of the Lawyers Act, citing a disreputable history and a loss of trust. Dr. Natthawut stated that his appeal to the Special President (Minister of Justice) also includes a petition to disqualify the entire executive committee of the Lawyers Council due to alleged unmet qualifications. Previously, on September 14, 2024, Mr. Natthawut had submitted a letter to Police General Kittirat Phanpetch, the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, requesting the transfer of two case files from the Thonglor Police Station to the Crime Suppression Division (CSD). This request was based on the belief that the CSD possesses superior tools for investigating the money trails between the suspects and a particular woman, and for more effective financial tracing. It is understood that the investigating officers have completed evidence collection but have not yet received approval from the Thonglor Police Station chief to request arrest warrants. Furthermore, it is reported that no assets have been seized as evidence related to the alleged fraudulent public fundraising, which constitutes a predicate offense for money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering by two or more individuals. Information Source: INN News
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