Thai House Committee's Use of Summons Power Faces Legal, Ethical Scrutiny
A former MP has raised concerns about the legal and ethical risks of a Thai House committee's decision to exercise its summons power against the Prime Minister. He warned that the validity of the Permanent Secretary's absence and the decision made without sufficient evidence could violate the committee's ethical code.
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