Pheu Thai MP stripped of parliamentary status by Supreme Court

[snoop1130]

 

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders has stripped Pheu Thai MP for Mukdahan Province, Anurak Tangpanithanont, of his parliamentary status as of December 15th, 2021, after finding him guilty of a gross violation of ethical conduct.

 

The court also withdrew his voting rights and the right to contest elections for ten years in its ruling, which was announced today (Friday).

 

Anurak was accused by the National Anti-Corruption Commission of demanding five million baht from the director-general of Groundwater Resources Department, Sakda Vichiensil, in exchange for the smooth passage through parliament of the department’s budget for the 2021 fiscal year.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pheu-thai-mp-stripped-of-parliamentary-status-by-supreme-court/

 

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[ThailandRyan]

1st time I have heard of this specific case.....wonder why it sat dormant and hidden for over a year.

[mikebell]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

after finding him guilty of a gross violation of ethical conduct.

Is there any criminal charge?  Most politicians lack a code of ethics and no scruples when baht is in the offing.

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Anurak was accused by the National Anti-Corruption Commission of demanding five million baht from the director-general of Groundwater Resources Department, Sakda Vichiensil, in exchange for the smooth passage through parliament of the department’s budget for the 2021 fiscal year.

Tut tut.

[ikke1959]

one competitor less....a few hunderd more to go...