A second candidate in the upcoming Bangkok gubernatorial election, Sarawut Benchakul, who ran as an independent, has been disqualified, following his dismissal from a state office over alleged corruption, according to the Bangkok Election Commission (EC).

 

This leaves 29 eligible candidate in the highly anticipated election on May 22, as another candidate was disqualified in April over his stake in mass media. A total 31 candidates registered to contest the Bangkok gubernatorial election, which is the highest number ever to run in this local election.

 

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The EC’s decision to disqualify Sarawut came after the Office of the Judiciary notified them that the former secretary-general of the Office of the Judiciary, had been found guilty of a gross disciplinary violation in connection with the renovation of the Phra Khanong Provincial Court and was dismissed from his position.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/second-candidate-disqualified-in-bangkok-gubernatorial-election/

 

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13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A second candidate in the upcoming Bangkok gubernatorial election, Sarawut Benchakul, who ran as an independent, has been disqualified, following his dismissal from a state office over alleged corruption, according to the Bangkok Election Commission (EC).

Those damned skeletons...

5 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Those damned skeletons...

Pretty sure if you looked at the lot in government office now, there would be more skeletons than actual people living in Thailand !

Edited May 13, 20224 yr by RichardColeman