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PM removes Somsak from MoJ post after feisty Thaksin stand

Somsak: Threatened Thaksin critics

Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin’s authority to supervise the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has been shifted to Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.

The shock move is thought to be the result of Mr Somsak’s aggressive handling of questions raised over privileges allegedly offered to convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to a source.

The source revealed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday signed order No 381/2566 to swap the authority previously granted to his deputies, namely Phumtham Wechayachai, Mr…

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