Attorney General’s Authority Regarding Criminal Prosecution Investigations
Mr. Dam borrowed 50,000 baht from Mr. Daeng, providing Mr. Daeng with a diamond ring as security for the debt. Subsequently, Mr. Dam traveled to a song thong event. The fact that Ms. Dao, who was not a government official, was investigated by a disciplinary inquiry board and subsequently sued in criminal court for allegedly acting in accordance with the orders of a government official, which were lawfully issued under the Attorney General Act of 1998, Section 11(3), is relevant. The Office of the Attorney General, pursuant to Section 11(3), was authorized to appoint different prosecutors for Ms. Dao. Previously, there was no law which explicitly defined the function of the Office of the Attorney General; however, a law was passed stating that the Office of the Attorney General had authority and function in criminal prosecution; civil procedure concerning the government and state agencies, including the aforementioned authority and function: justice administration, government interests protection. Furthermore, the Act on Mutual Assistance 1995 stated that the Attorney General would have authority and function to coordinate with a foreign state in providing assistance in connection with investigation, prosecution, proceedings related to criminal matters, and other matters within the purview of the Office of the Attorney General in international affairs. The Act on the Establishment of District Courts.