Court clears Pita of iTV shares charges

[snoop1130]

 

The Constitutional Court has cleared the former leader of the Move Forward party, Pita Limjaroenrat, of the charge that he contested in last year’s election while holding shares in a media company.

 

The Court ruled that iTV is no longer a media business; therefore, Pita’s holding of shares in iTV did not violate the Constitution and the electoral law.

 

This means that Pita will retain his MP seat and the ruling paves the way for him to make a political comeback after he was suspended from performing his legislative duties since last July.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2024-01-24

 

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[snoop1130]

Pita Limjaroenrat to stage Political Comeback

 

 

Pita Limjaroenrat, the former leader of the Move Forward party, says that he is ready for a political comeback, after the Constitutional Court cleared him today of charges related to his ownership of iTV shares.

 

“I remain a prime ministerial candidate, in accordance with the constitution. So, if anything happens, I am always ready, willing and able to lead this country forward,” Pita told the media after the court’s decision was published.

 

The Constitutional Court ruled that iTV can no longer be classified as a media business, since it ceased operations as a media company in 2007. Furthermore, it has not held a broadcasting license since its dispute with the prime minister’s office.

 

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[bamnutsak]

Nine-panel vote was 8:1.

 

A potential one-week comeback.

 

I hope he survives the verdict on January 31, Charter Court, where he is accused of violating Article 49 of the Constitution by seeking to overthrow the monarchy through his election campaign to amend the lese majesty law or Article 112 of the Criminal Code.

 

[scubascuba3]

It kinda worked though, they through mud at him and it stuck, better luck next election 

[Muhendis]

Let the defamation trial begin.

 

Nice idea but not much mileage now all the damage is done. 

[sirineou]

Does that mean that he is PM now and the other guy must go?

[lordgrinz]

Never going to happen, the military, Thaksin, and he who cannot be named have made it impossible.

[TimBKK]

Justice (kinda) prevails…

[Gecko123]

 

[Purdey]

Young Thais want Pita to succeed but admittedly, it is still touch and go.

[Ben Zioner]

27 minutes ago, Gecko123 said:

 

Nope, democracy it would be if he became PM before the end of the month.

[ripstanley]

Great result. He should have been never charged.

[jvs]

Does this mean people will hit the street and demand a new election?

I never imagined the courts to rule this way,there is still some hope for Thailand.

I really have no idea what is going to happen next,

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, sirineou said:

Does that mean that he is PM now and the other guy must go?

I wish.

[retarius]

32 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Young Thais want Pita to succeed but admittedly, it is still touch and go.

Honestly we need to grow up a bit. My guess is that Pita is like every other politician...a self serving liar....yes he's new and fresh like Thaksin was in 2000 or whenever. Young people don't know that power corrupts everybody and as soon as Pita gets power he will do a 180. It is the law of people and politics.

[herfiehandbag]

10 minutes ago, jvs said:

Does this mean people will hit the street and demand a new election?

I never imagined the courts to rule this way,there is still some hope for Thailand.

I really have no idea what is going to happen next,

I should imagine that he will resume his seat in Parliament. He may even return to leading his party. If at anytime it looks at all like he could end up as Prime Minister; and I don't think that there is any chance of that without a landslide victory in 3 years time (and even then...)the established powers will move to block him.

 

The only way for him or the progressive movement to gain power is through a general election victory so emphatic and clear that it is unable to be blocked, legislated against, and with the numbers to overcome whatever arrangements succeed the present senate.

Edited January 24 by herfiehandbag

[KannikaP]

8 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

of course, but have you got anything to say on topic?

 

8 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

of course, but have you got anything to say on topic?

Yes. PITA should be PM.

[smedly]

5 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Court ruled that iTV is no longer a media business; therefore, Pita’s holding of shares in iTV did not violate the Constitution and the electoral law.

everybody and their dog knew this, why where the charges persued and not immediately dismissed, there should now be an investigation into why they were not dropped immediately, the shares we also not directly held as they were part of an inheritance still to be settled through probate, shameful 

[Gknrd]

Throwing him a bone to quiet the other democratic countries. Doesn't matter. Thailand will never be democratic again.

[smedly]

3 hours ago, retarius said:

Honestly we need to grow up a bit. My guess is that Pita is like every other politician...a self serving liar....yes he's new and fresh like Thaksin was in 2000 or whenever. Young people don't know that power corrupts everybody and as soon as Pita gets power he will do a 180. It is the law of people and politics.

I don't agree

[Sigma6]

I think he still has a 112 case to deal with now.

For talking about revising that particular law....

[webfact]

Pita lives to fight another day. Next week, the court decides the future of the Move Forward Party
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Former Move Forward Party leader and public favourite, Pita Limjaroenrat at the Constitutional Court precincts on Wednesday. He received an enthusiastic welcome from supporters. Inside, the judges ruled eight to one in his favour. They dismissed a charge of breaching Section 98(3) of the Constitution in relation to his technical shareholding in a defunct TV station called iTV.

Pita wins the case amid uncertainty. The Move Forward Party’s fate still hangs in the balance. In a landmark ruling, the Constitutional Court cleared Pita Limjaroenrat on a media shareholding complaint. While supporters celebrated, the Move Forward Party is preparing for a critical decision on January 31, which will determine its survival.

Former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat survived his day of destiny appointment to hear the verdict in the media shareholding case against him on Wednesday. The case last year saw him suspended from parliament. Simultaneously, it also effectively scuppered the Move Forward Party’s efforts to form a government. However, despite the carnival atmosphere at the Constitutional Court on Wednesday, celebrations were muted. Later, a case judgment scheduled for January 31st could decide the future survival of the party. 

In a highly significant ruling today, the Constitutional Court declared that Pita Limjaroenrat, former leader of the Move Forward Party, did not violate the 2017

 

Full story: Thai Examiner.com 2024-01-25

 

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[still kicking]

8 hours ago, retarius said:

Honestly we need to grow up a bit. My guess is that Pita is like every other politician...a self serving liar....yes he's new and fresh like Thaksin was in 2000 or whenever. Young people don't know that power corrupts everybody and as soon as Pita gets power he will do a 180. It is the law of people and politics.

Why don't you quote Donald your friend.

[webfact]

Thai Constitutional Court ruling spares Pita stating iTV not mass media
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

The Constitutional Court’s panel of judges has ruled ex-Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat not guilty in the iTV shareholding case regarding his membership in the House of Representatives.

 

The court met at 9.30am today, January 24, to discuss and vote in the case where the Election Commission (EC) had requested to decide the case of Pita who is a shareholder in iTV Public Company Limited, operating newspapers and other mass media, making him ineligible to apply for MP membership, according to the Constitution, Section 101 (6) in conjunction with Section 98 (3).

 

The Constitutional Court ordered the 43 year old former MFP leader to cease his duties as an MP from July 19 last year until a court decision is ruled.

 

Constitutional Court judges confirmed that there had been no delay to the court ruling. The court stated that opinions expressed by Pita on the case in various media outlets are considered inappropriate as they interfere with court decisions, whether positive or negative.

The court found that there was sufficient evidence to make a decision. There was no evidence that Pita transferred the iTV shares. It was considered that Pita held the shares on the date the MFP submitted its list of names for MP membership, reported KhaoSod.

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-25

 

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[flyingtlger]

[still kicking]

Well well well Pita did its ones but Trump does it all the time. Good night 

[geisha]

I think he’ll be back with a vengeance! As long as he puts aside certain subjects, I think he might just succeed, but it’s up to the Thais if they want a free country or not ! 

[itsari]

A vexatious complaint that achieved the result desired.

[4MyEgo]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Court ruled that iTV is no longer a media business; therefore, Pita’s holding of shares in iTV did not violate the Constitution and the electoral law.

 

We all knew that, yet here we are, he was moved aside (intentionally), so that the pigs can get right into the troth and do as they do.

 

He is a real threat to changing Thailand, I just hope that he continues to get the full support of those who voted him in as the next PM and that he gets in as PM next time around, but no doubt, someone will make sure he doesn't.

[jacko45k]

Good, I was worried ne might get  sentenced to 6 months in a luxury hospital.