Surachai: There is no law forbidding politicians to have unmarried partners

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Surachai: There is no law forbidding politicians to have unmarried partners

 

 

BANGKOK, 28 August 2017 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has no plan to ban politicians from having an unmarried spouse. 

First vice president of the NLA Surachai Liengboonlertchai has denied a rumor that the lawmakers are drafting legislation that bans political office holders from having an unmarried partner, confirming that such a law will not be considered by the legislature. 

He stated that the NLA has recently accepted in principle legislation to do with conflicts between the public duties and private interests of state officials. The law penalizes both married and unmarried spouses of guilty politicians, said Surachai, explaining that the move prevents married partners from avoiding prosecution or fleeing from justice by getting a divorce. 

Surachai said the current anti-corruption law only imposes penalties on married partners, which is a major legal loophole that can be exploited.

 

-- nnt 2017-08-28

[LannaGuy]

Including Mia Nois, Giks and Fans

[wirat69]

Hmmm... they would first have to recognise same sex relationships ... and I suspect that is not anywhere near the current (or short term future) Agenda!!

[nahkit]

Didn't Thaksin previously avoid a court conviction simply by divorcing his wife?

[jacko45k]

20 hours ago, LannaGuy said:

Including Mia Nois, Giks and Fans

Can I add this ? for you as it was my first thought.

[Damrongsak]

8 hours ago, nahkit said:

Didn't Thaksin previously avoid a court conviction simply by divorcing his wife?

I divorce you, I divorce you, I divorce you.  Could you please pick up a loaf of bread and some milk on your way home, honey?