Criminal Court accepts lawsuit against 7 ECTs for bullying “Pitha”

The Criminal Court for corruption cases. Sued the President of the Election Commission of Thailand and 7 other people accused of bullying "Pitha", not investigating ITV shares, rushing to court the Constitutional Court, hoping to reduce the credibility of the Prime Minister's vote.

The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct reported that in the case of Mr. Yongyuth Sao Kaewsathit filed a lawsuit against Mr. Ittiporn Boonprakong, chairman of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) against seven people, claiming that the prosecution was the person who voted for the candidates for the House of Representatives. . Constituency division and party-list form, District 8, Bangkok Like voters across the country choosing candidates and advancing parties. It is expected that the Progressive Party will be the leader in forming the government. and got Mr. Phitha Lim Chareonrat be prime minister The plaintiff is a stakeholder in this case.

by suing that between 31 January 2023 and 13 July 2023, all 7 defendants committed offenses as state officials Acting as a government official with dishonest intent and jointly issuing an announcement of the Election Commission of Thailand specifying the application date for MPs, both in constituency and party-list form, with the intention of jointly dividing constituencies across the country Design ballot papers for both election of MPs, constituency divisions and party-list forms. To be different from many elections in the past Printed more than seven million ballot papers for the number of eligible voters. confuse Including issuing regulations and various announcements in a manner that does everything possible to help the former ruling party win the election and return to government again.

before, during or after applying for election for MPs, both in constituencies and party-list forms The seven defendants are obligated to examine Mr. Phitha's qualifications. or all candidates that any person does not have the qualifications and/or lacks the qualifications to apply for election as an MP by law, but the seven defendants have not fulfilled their authority Until letting go until the day of the general election This caused Mr. Ruangkrai Leekitwattana to file a complaint accusing Mr. Phitha of Holding 42,000 shares of ITV media, therefore may or may not be qualified to be a candidate for the election of MPs, but the defendant did not investigate, investigate and make a decision promptly in accordance with the law. or not submitting the matter to the Supreme Court for a legal order or judgment

In addition, Mr. Phitha had been an MP for 4 years until the end of his term. There is a further order or judgment according to the law. In the event that Mr. Phitha was complained It is a practice or omission to perform duties wrongfully or dishonestly. causing the other person to be the plaintiff or Mr. Phitha damaged

In addition, all 7 defendants are state officials. Acting as a government official in corruption before announcing the results of the election of MPs, the 7 defendants had many suspicious behaviors. and when the election results It appears that more than fourteen million people have the right to vote, including plaintiffs. Choose the Progressive Party until it gets the number one MP, 151, and aims for the Progressive Party to be the leader in forming the government and Mr. Phitha becomes Prime Minister.

But all 7 defendants were dishonest with the intention of harassing Mr. Pita. With a meeting to decide, vote, or have a common opinion to submit the matter to Mr. Pita Complained about holding shares of ITV media to the Constitutional Court hastily to rule that Mr. Phitha was unqualified and Or lack the qualifications to apply for election as an MP because of holding media shares And asked to revoke the right to vote, with all 7 defendants not investigating, investigating and making a thorough decision first according to authority or according to any legal process This was done before or during the Prime Minister's election day on July 13, 2023, in order to reduce Mr. Phitha's credibility. and the Progressive Party to members of parliament It is a practice or omission to perform duties wrongfully or dishonestly. Causing another person to be the plaintiff and/or Mr. Phitha damaged

The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct has ordered to accept the case for investigation. And make an appointment to hear an order or judgment on August 8, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

Source: Thai News Agency