Bangkok: "Chao" has criticized the Pheu Thai Party, arguing that it has lost its legitimacy and should cease its attempts to cling to power. Chaow's comments come in the wake of a Constitutional Court ruling that he claims exposes the weaknesses of Yingluck Shinawatra's leadership, which he says affects national security and disregards the national interest.

According to Thai News Agency, former Democrat Party deputy spokesman Chao Meekhuad expressed his views on Facebook, asserting that Pheu Thai's efforts to ally with the existing coalition and recruit the People's Party reflect political stubbornness. He believes this stubbornness ignores the reality that many of the country's problems, including the Thai-Cambodian border conflict impacting national security, originated from Pheu Thai's administration. He further warned against embracing what he metaphorically termed a "corpse," suggesting that doing so could lead to public retribution.

The Constitutional Court's ruling underscored two main issues. Firstly, it noted a division within the security faction, with Ms. Paethongtarn aligning herself with Prime Minister Hun Sen and criticizing the Second Army Region commander. This, according to Chaow, creates an image of factional division between the government and military and demonstrates political weakness that could invite foreign interference.

Secondly, the ruling highlighted that Ms. Paethongtarn's actions seemed driven by personal and political interests. Her willingness to open borders without conditions, potentially compromising national interests, was seen as an effort to preserve personal relationships and political popularity rather than safeguarding national security.

Chaow concluded by stating that the Pheu Thai Party cannot claim legitimacy if it continues to fight for power, urging them to heed the Constitutional Court's ruling and the people's voice. He warned that any party aligning with Pheu Thai risks political contamination and eventual rejection by the electorate.