The army chief, who is also deputy defence minister, said she had sought permission to leave on an overseas trip.
But after a discussion with the NCPO at the presence of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, he said it was agreed that leaving the country during this period is inappropriate as she is facing charges to be filed to the Supreme Court by the Office of the Attorney-General.
Gen Udomdej said if her case is filed by the OAG, then it will enter the justice process which she could seek permission from the court.
He said it would be up to the Supreme Court to decide if she would be allowed to leave or not.
Gen Udomdej said the former prime minister should understand the process and cooperate with the NCPO.
The army chief did not elaborate the exact time which she sought permission to leave.
But the spokesman of the Office of the Attorney-General Mr Wanchai Rujanawong stated yesterday
9February 8) that the state attorney has finished the draft of the criminal charging document to file with the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders.
However, he said no actual date had yet been set but a draft indictment would again be sent to Attorney-general Trakul Winitnaiyapak for deliberation before arraignment could place on or before February 21.
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