Login required issued an official discover, permanently banning former Future Forward Party (FFP) MP Pannika “Chor” Wanich from taking part in elections and holding political positions for all times, following her display of disrespect in the path of the monarchy.
This motion stems from a 2019 Facebook submit by Chor, which prompted the secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Thai Constitution, Srisuwan Janya, to file a criticism with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), urging a thorough investigation into Chor’s conduct.
The NACC then investigated and submitted a report again to the Supreme Court accusing Chor of disrespecting the monarchy. The NACC found that Chor did not delete her posts even after she was elected to Parliament. This was seen as a menace to the federal government with the king as head of state and the royal household.
Chor’s defence argued that the controversial photographs and messages had been posted earlier than the existence of specific laws and moral requirements. However, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Chor ought to be banned for life for her actions.
Chor is certainly one of sixteen FFP government committee members who were banned from holding any position in Thai politics for 10 years after the get together was dissolved.
However, Chor is still lively in Thai politics as a member of the Progressive Movement, working with former FFP leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and former Move Forward Party (MFP) secretary Piyabutr Saengkanokkul. The Progressive Movement stays steadfast in its position on the revision of Section 112, also identified as the lese majeste regulation.
The former Palang Pracharath Party MP for Ratchaburi province, Pareena Kraikupt, spoke out against the court’s determination in a Facebook post yesterday.
“Personally, I am satisfied with Chor’s banishment. However, I disagree with the court’s decision as a outcome of Thailand’s ethics legislation is not up to international requirements. No one on the earth does what Thailand does. If politicians do one thing incorrect, they’re imprisoned or fined beneath civil or felony regulation. Ethical law mustn’t deprive anyone of their rights.
Her opinion surprised many Thai netizens, as Chor was beforehand thought-about a political rival for Pareena. However, she is free to speak her thoughts as she can also be banned for life for illegally owning land under the supervision of the Department of Land Reform.
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