Veteran politician Chaturon Chaisang will unveil his new political party, ending speculation about his career following the disbanding of the Thai Raksa Chart Party ahead of the 2019 general election.
Even though key government figures have played down speculation about a House dissolution and the possibility of an early general election, parties, both old and new, are gearing up for a ballot battle, with all eyes on the joint parliamentary session on June 22-23 to debate charter change proposals.
The Pheu Thai Party could see "more surprises" in the next election after Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, its list MP, defected to the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) in the aftermath of the latest budget bill debate, according to chief government whip Wirach Ratanasate.
MP Pareena ‘guilty’ of ethics breach
MP Pareena ‘guilty’ of ethics breach
THAILAND: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MP Pareena Kraikupt guilty of severe ethical misconduct, as a result of the land encroachment charges brought against her.
Pareena Kraikupt will be suspended as an MP until the court delivers its ruling. Photo: Bangkok Post.
The anti-graft agency yesterday (Feb 9) said the outspoken lawmaker from Ratchaburi committed a number of ethical violations, which included damaging the dignity of MPs, as well as conflicts of interest, a source close to the matter said.
Ms Pareena’s case will be brought before the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders, the source said.
Police move to summon Pareena over encroachment
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Investigators insist outspoken government MP must answer four charges
published : 8 Jan 2021 at 18:52
31 Royal Forest Department officials post a notice to seize a farm run by Ratchaburi MP Pareena Kraikup in Chom Bung district of Ratchaburi on Dec 19. (Photo by Saichon Srinuanchan)
The Royal Thai Police Office has been asked to issue a summons to Ratchaburi MP Pareena Kraikup to report on charges related to alleged forest encroachment by her poultry farm in the province.
The Palang Pracharath Party lawmaker would be asked to meet prosecutors in her home province to officially hear the charges, said Pitak Uthaitham, chief of the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division, which filed the request.