Former election commissioner says Move Forward leader Pita troubles have deepened

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

He was vetted twice by the EC for eligibility to run in 2019 & 2023 election. 

Yeah but this time it's serious because he came first which was never expected.

[MrMojoRisin]

10 hours ago, Gknrd said:

Anyone here still think democracy will come to Thailand any time soon?

Already here mate.

Not only that, it’s here to stay.

[anchadian]

A farce, a charade, a travesty of justice, ludicrous, shambolic, and absurd – these are some of the words described the reactions of some Thais and foreigners upon learning that the Election Commission on Friday has consider to take up the case on whether Move Forward Party PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat has violated Article 151 of the election laws by holding ITV media shares.

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/opinion/2023/06/11/opinion-nine-years-after-2014-coup-the-charade-continues-with-pita-the-new-target/

 

[zzaa09]

2 hours ago, MrMojoRisin said:

Already here mate.

Not only that, it’s here to stay.

Hope these lovely traits and attitudes trickle down to the provincial and local level, as that's where the real everyday community politics is most important.