Apirak For Reelection As Bangkok Governor

[george]

Apirak for reelection as Bangkok Governor

Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin has notified the Democrat Party that he will seek a reelection bid in August, party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said.

"In my personal opinion, the Democrat Party will definitely endorse Apirak's candidacy," he said.

The Democrats will finalise the decision on the gubernatorial race after they elect a new executive board on July 15, he said.

The party will also wait for the final ruling by the National Counter Corruption Commission, expected on July 9, whether to indict Apirak relating to the fire trucks scandal, he added.

--The Nation 2008-07-02

[alexth]

National Counter Corruption Commission

:D

[jumnien]

Can't he serve if he's in prison on corruption charges? It would be easier to communicate with his Democrat Party brethren.