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Prayut’s UTN adviser picks irk opposition MPs

The opposition yesterday slammed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s decision to appoint several key figures from the United Thai Nation (UTN) party as his advisers ahead of the election.

The issue was raised by Pheu Thai MP Jirayu Huangsap at a House meeting yesterday. He called the appointment of UTN members as PM advisers inappropriate, if not an outright breach of ethics.

He said Gen Prayut made it clear in their appointment order that all state agencies must help his advisers, which the opposition fears could pave the way for the abuse of state funds.

PM’s Office Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana clarified the matter on Gen Prayut’s behalf, saying the advisers’ appointments were well within the prime minister’s authority, and the advisers do not enjoy special privileges.

Any request for additional funds by the advisers must be approved by Gen Prayut, he…

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