The move initially transferred three officials, including a member of the Shinawatra family. Prayut invoked the interim charter’s Article 44, which grants the NCPO leader absolute legislative, executive and judicial power. The order further stipulated that 50 posts would be designated for “governmental officers” at the PM’s Office to accommodate transfers from state enterprises, public organisations or other governmental agencies besides the bureaucracy. The order also authorises the prime minister to decide the appointments and whether affected officials would be returned to their original posts. The Nation also attempted to reach Panita and Chawan but did not receive a response as of press time yesterday.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 17, 2016 18:09 UTC