Office of the Election Commission of Thailand, Aug. 14 – "Pitha" smiles on the results of the Election Commission of Thailand, in case you already know it, you are not eligible to apply. The Investigation Committee proposed dismissing the petition because while applying for the application, ITV was not found operating - having income. But still have to wait to win additional diagnosis
Today (August 14, 2023), reporters reported that In the event that Mr. Ittiporn Boonprakong, President of the Election Commission, stated earlier that Case of investigation of Mr. Phitha Lim Chareonrat list of MPs and party leader I already know that I do not have the right to stand for election under Section 151 of the Act on the Election of the House of Representatives because of the prohibition of being a candidate for the House of Representatives according to Section 98 (6) of the Constitution. The name holding 42,000 shares of ITV Public Company Limited was delivered to the office floor. which has been reported The results of the inquiry that the Investigation Committee completed the investigation. and has suggested that saw that the petition should be dismissed for the reason that Proceedings under Section 151 are criminal cases that require clear evidence. But while opening for elections for the House of Representatives on April 4-7, 2023, ITV Public Company Limited was not found to be operating and earning income from media production.
In this regard, the investigative committee concluded the case and presented the report to the Secretary-General of the ECT, who assigned the Deputy Secretary-General of the ECT to distribute the case to the Sub-committee to decide on the petition and problems or arguments for consideration. According to the 2020 Election Commission Regulations on Investigation, Inquiry and Arbitration, before submitting to the Election Commission for a decision
However, considering the complaint petition objection of the sub-committee's decision In many cases, when investigating, they disagree with the opinion of the Investigation Committee. When the Sub-Committee receives the report, if it sees that there are still unclear issues and there are doubts, it will investigate further. including calling the accused to clarify in which case it is expected Sub-Committee There will be further investigation. and informed Mr. Phitha to come and clarify the allegations Including the possibility to wait for the judgment of the Constitutional Court In the petition submitted by the Election Commission under Section 82 of the Constitution, requesting a decision on the status Member of Parliament of Mr. Phitha for the same reason before concluding the case with opinions to be presented to the Election Commission for consideration, as was done with Mr. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit Former leader of the Future Forward Party When holding media shares, V-Luck Media Co., Ltd.
For the proceedings under section 151, if the Election Commission finally resolves that The candidate already knew that he was not eligible to stand for election. but still apply will allow the office staff to report criminal proceedings to the investigating officer The investigating officer, when the investigation is complete, will send the matter to the prosecutor. to file a lawsuit with the Criminal Court In the past, in the case of Mr. Thanathorn Although the Constitutional Court ruled that Mr. Thanathorn has prohibited characteristics in running for election. As a result, membership of the House of Representatives was terminated according to Section 101 of the Constitution. Instead, the prosecutor issued an order not to prosecute, with Section 151 stipulating that anyone who already knew that he had no right to stand for election due to lack of qualifications or having prohibited characteristics from exercising the right to stand for election as a member of the House of Representatives has applied for election or has made a letter of consent for a political party to nominate to apply for party-list elections punishable by imprisonment ranging from 1-10 years and fines ranging from 20,000-200,
Source: Thai News Agency