The Constitutional Court unanimously decided not to accept the petition filed by Srisuwan Janya concerning complaints that Peerapan Salirathavibhaga abused his authority by appointing a working committee during his time as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy.
On 1 July 2026, the Constitutional Court unanimously ordered the dismissal of the petition in which Srisuwan Janya (the petitioner) requested the court to examine under Section 213 of the Constitution the claim that Peerapan Salirathavibhaga (the respondent), while serving as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, issued an order appointing individuals who lacked the qualifications and held disqualifying characteristics from being government officials to the working committee for Inspection Region 11, constituting misuse of power.
The petitioner alleged that this action was an abuse of duty and authority, demonstrating a lack of honesty and integrity, or serious violations of ethical standards under Sections 160 (4) and (5) of the Constitution. This allegedly caused the petitioner, who was sued as a co-defendant with the said individuals, to be accused of supporting wrongdoing by government officials. The respondent's actions allegedly violated the petitioner's rights and freedoms, contradicting Sections 25 and 53 of the Constitution.
After deliberation, the Constitutional Court found that the facts and supporting documents did not show that the petitioner suffered a direct violation of rights or freedoms, nor did he experience harm or damage from the respondent's actions. The case did not meet the criteria, methods, and conditions under Section 46, paragraph one, of the Constitutional Court Procedure Act B.E. 2563 (2020). Therefore, the petitioner could not file such a petition under Section 213 of the Constitution.
Regarding the petitioner's request for the Constitutional Court to determine whether the respondent's actions constituted serious violations of ethical standards under Sections 160 (4) and (5) of the Constitution, the court noted that the Constitution and related laws have established specific procedures and eligible petitioners for such cases under Section 47 (2) of the Constitutional Court Procedure Act B.E. 2561 (2018). Section 46, paragraph three, mandates the court to dismiss such petitions. Thus, the petitioner cannot submit this petition under Section 213 of the Constitution.