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RARE PHOTOS: Pm faces legal challenges after controversial speech | Vintage Vibes

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin tries the Pink Line railway system on Tuesday, hours before making a controversial speech during a meeting of Pheu Thai Party MPs. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

Opponents of Srettha Thavisin say the prime minister could face serious legal problems after apparently referring to his party MPs' influences on police promotion - problems that could even include removal from the premiership.

On Thursday petitioner Srisuwan Janya said he would ask the National Anti-Corruption Commission to launch a probe into Mr Srettha's speech during a meeting of Pheu Thai Party MPs on Tuesday.

Recent reports claimed he told the MPs that some of them had successfully pushed for the appointment of new police station chiefs while others were unsuccessful.

The speech violates the constitution, which prohibits MPs and senators from influencing the promotion or transfer of any government official, Mr Srisuwan said.

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