Flashermac Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Bangkok Post 17 Dec 2008 Democrat Party could face dissolution The Puea Thai Party has filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) against the Democrat Party after its leader and newly elected prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva appeared to team up with banned politician Newin Chidchob. EC member Prapun Naigowit, referring to Puea Thai's petition, said the photograph of Mr Abhisit hugging with Mr Newin in an attempt to get more MPs to help the Democrat party set up the new administration could violate articles 96 and 98 of the Constitution. The petition could lead to the dissolution of the Democrat Party, the commissioner noted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drogon Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 So, hugging someone banned from politics is punishable but offering x or XX million baht to MP to convince them to "not change side" is not illegal? Who said sore losers? :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardy641 Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 I canâ??t remember that the former PPP saw any problems in dealing with Newin and other banned politicians (e.g. Sudarat, Yongyuthâ?¦.) while still being in power. Thaksin himself has been actively and openly interfering every government build up after being ousted and banned from politics. How often did PM travel to Hong Kong to consult him? That such accusations coming from former PPP member is just hilarious!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Nevertheless, remember that Samak got the boot for appearing on a cooking show, and Apirak got removed as governor of Bangkok for allowing a contract signed by Samak to be complied with. After all, this is Loonyland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Samak got money from his cooking show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Samak had violated the law and knew it. But he was facing other charges when he was named PM. Somchai was also facing charges. Thoughtful of PPP to pick PMs who were likely to be convicted and removed from office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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