By-election called in Rayong after Move Forward MP forced to resign

[snoop1130]

 

A by-election will be held in Rayong’s Constituency 3, after Move Forward MP Nakornchai Khunnarong tendered his resignation when his criminal past came to light.

 

Nakornchai has already sent his resignation letter to the Election Commission.

 

He was sentenced to eighteen months in prison 24 years ago for theft. He claimed he had believed that the crime for which he was convicted did not constitute an offence as stipulated in the Election Law.

 

Caption: File photo

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/by-election-called-in-rayong-after-move-forward-mp-forced-to-resign/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-08-03

 

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[tomacht8]

Unlucky for him. If he were a member of another party, that probably wouldn't be a problem, considering the other figures hanging around in Parliament with a dark past.

[dinsdale]

MFP will increase their majority in this electorate at the cost of PTP.

Edited August 3, 2023 by dinsdale

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He was sentenced to eighteen months in prison 24 years ago for theft. He claimed he had believed that the crime for which he was convicted did not constitute an offence as stipulated in the Election Law.

24 years ago... really, is he not an innocent free man?

If all MP's who have committed an offence in their past lifetime must resign, then Parliament would be full of empty chambers

[mikebell]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Parliament would be full of empty chambers

It is most days of the week as MPs & Senators work their real jobs.

[neeray]

But, but, but. What about all the other Thai politicians who have committed crimes. A few come to mind; having people murdered, accepting bribes, collecting watches nefarious means, operating illegal establishments ...........

[kimamey]

5 minutes ago, neeray said:

But, but, but. What about all the other Thai politicians who have committed crimes. A few come to mind; having people murdered, accepting bribes, collecting watches nefarious means, operating illegal establishments ...........

Maybe this MP has morals and believes it's the right thing to do. And the rest don't. 

[Eric Loh]

12 hours ago, dinsdale said:

MFP will increase their majority in this electorate at the cost of PTP.

Rayong is Dem Party stronghold held be long serving DP incumbents. 

[Bangkok Barry]

1 hour ago, neeray said:

But, but, but. What about all the other Thai politicians who have committed crimes. A few come to mind; having people murdered, accepting bribes, collecting watches nefarious means, operating illegal establishments ...........

As with any enforcement in Thailand, it is selective.

[Maejo Man]

2 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Rayong is Dem Party stronghold held be long serving DP incumbents. 

That's why a MFP candidate won ????

[dinsdale]

5 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Rayong is Dem Party stronghold held be long serving DP incumbents. 

Rayong has 5 seats. All 5 were won by MFP according to this ....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Thai_general_election

[still kicking]

6 hours ago, neeray said:

But, but, but. What about all the other Thai politicians who have committed crimes. A few come to mind; having people murdered, accepting bribes, collecting watches nefarious means, operating illegal establishments ...........

Dealing in drugs