The main opposition People’s Party (PP) is under intense scrutiny after its criticism of privy councillors attending a recent high-level water management meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared to backfire, opening a broader debate about the party’s political strategy and direction ahead of the Bangkok gubernatorial election on June 28.
The controversy erupted when People’s Party lawmakers questioned the appropriateness of privy councillors participating in the meeting, suggesting their presence could be interpreted as interference in government administration. The party argued that the role of the Privy Council should remain strictly advisory to the monarchy and separate from executive affairs.
