EC Somchai confirms PM can be member of political party

[webfact]

EC Somchai confirms PM can be member of political party

 

 

BANGKOK, 19th March 2018 (NNT) – The Election Commission (EC) has stated that Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha can be a member of a political party without having to give up the post of prime minister. 

Commenting on the legality of a prospective political party’s name “Palang Pracharat Party,” Election Commissioner Somchai Seesoonthiyaakorn said there are no rules prohibiting parties from using the same name as a state-funded campaign. 

When asked about one party’s plan to invite Gen Prayut to act as its advisor, Somchai said the premier, according to the law, can be a party’s advisor or even a party member while performing his duties as prime minister. 

However, Somchai said Gen Prayut’s role as a party member must not affect his responsibilities as prime minister in any way, shape, or form. 

Somchai then acknowledged that parties with support from a figure like Gen Prayut would be at an advantage in the next general election.

 

-- nnt 2018-03-19

[Get Real]

Is this the second or the third confirmation? It´s not called confirmation anymore. Brainwashing is a better choice.

[YetAnother]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Somchai then acknowledged that parties with support from a figure like Gen Prayut would be at an advantage in the next general election.

pessimism just went up

[greenchair]

Wasn't there a law that a party would be disqualified, if it was found to have financial assistance or any outside influences from people that are not members of the party ?

Oh! !another only for Puea Thai and thaksin law. ??

[greenchair]

And the mobile meet the people campaign paid by taxpayers is not political at all, because the pm does not belong to any political party! 

Unless someone forces him of course . 

[rkidlad]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

EC Somchai confirms PM can be member of political party

The PM is the leader of a junta and has article 44 - he can do whatever he likes...........for now.