Shunting of 2 Buri Ram officials riles BJT

The opposition Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) said Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai's decision to transfer two senior officials just days after taking office might have been politically motivated.

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Korrawee Prissananantakul, a BJT MP for Ang Thong and a member of the House committee on administration, questioned Mr Phumtham, who is now also serving as the acting prime minister, and his decision, which Mr Korrawee said was lacking an adequate explanation.

"It begs the question as to why Mr Phumtham, who was installed in office last week, made the decision to transfer officials quite early this week."