Minister unfazed by Senate poll probe

Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai insists he is unfazed by the prospect of the Constitutional Court agreeing to hear a case about interference in the Senate election that could cost him his cabinet position.

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Mr Phumtham, who is also the defence minister and chairman of the special cases committee, said yesterday he has anticipated a legal problem because he felt there would be no problem with the proceedings.

“There’s nothing to it. We go about doing our jobs. It’s all up to the court now” Mr Phumtham said, responding to a question about whether a guilty ruling against him could cause the administration to crumble as he is widely seen as one of the main players managing the government. “We stay true and honest to our jobs.”