Election Commission, 21 Sep. – “Prompong” submits to the Election Commission to investigate whether “Somchai” lacks the qualifications and is prohibited from applying for MP after being ordered by the NCPO to remove him from the Election Commission position last year. 61 confirm doing it as a citizen Not concerned with criticism “Pichit-Prime Minister”

Mr. Prompong Nopruth, former party-list MP and former Pheu Thai Party spokesperson Travel to submit a letter to the president The Election Commission asked to investigate the facts of the case of Mr. Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, former Election Commissioner. Applying for election to the House of Representatives on a party list basis Seri Ruam Thai Party 2023 and apply for constituency MP Samut Sakhon Province Electoral District 2 in 2019 whether there may be characteristics prohibited by law or not.

Mr. Prompong said that the reason he came to submit a letter to the ECT Chairman today (Sept. 21) was because he had examined the information and found that When Mr. Somchai Serving as an Election Commission member (EC), it appears that Mr. Somchai was ordered by the head of the NCPO No. 4/2018, dated March 20, 2018, to cease performing his duties as an Election Commission member. Giving reasons for Mr. Somchai Gave an interview about the process and election schedule that should not cause confusion that will hinder the work of the Election Commission and the management of elections. In addition, Mr. Somchai has applied to be selected as the Secretary-General of the Election Commission without Has resigned from performing duties in the Election Commission. Therefore, the result of the said order can be considered that Mr. Somchai has been ordered to leave government service. Because of misconduct in government circles which qualifies as having prohibited characteristics according to the 2023 Constitution, Section 98 (8) in conjunction with Section 42 (10) of the Organic Act on Elections of Members of the House of Representatives, B.E. 2018, which if examined It was found that such prohibited characteristics were indeed true. It is considered that Mr. Somchai Acting in violation of Section 151 of the Constitutional Act. Regarding the 2018 election of members of the House of Representatives, which is the duty of the Election Commission, it must continue to investigate and investigate.

“I already know that I used to be a member of the Election Commission who examined other people’s qualifications. Therefore, it is thought that like this, will it die in shallow water or not? Did the snake charmer die because of a snake? According to Section 98(8) of the Constitution, people who have been released from government service are prohibited from performing their duties. Do not run for election in conjunction with Section 151 of the Election Act. The penalty is high. If you know and still do it, there is a penalty of 10 years in prison, 20 years of disqualification from politics, and a fine of 20,000 to 200,000 baht. It’s good that Mr. Somchai Didn’t win the election. If we won the election, there would probably be people who would complain. As citizens, when we see the appearance we must submit an inspection as a norm,” Mr. Promphong stated.

As for if in the future this government moves to cancel NCPO orders, it will affect the order that cancels the performance of Mr. Somchai’s duties. Was it overthrown or not? Mr. Prompong said it was possible, but he had to see if it was a specific order or not. If compared, NCPO orders are equivalent to the Act. If it is cancelled, it must be done through the House of Representatives. But if this order has not been cancelled, it is likely that it will still disqualify. Things like this have happened in the past and there have been complaints. Police General Patcharawat Wongsuwan while serving as Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police. That was alleged after the order was issued. NCPO cancels and can Can hold the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister. which must be canceled first But if Mr. Somchai is not canceled Probably don’t have rights. and will violate the Constitution and criminal law.

When asked whether the submission of the matter for investigation was not a rebuke to Mr. Somchai or not, because there had previously been criticism of Mr. Phichitchuenban. Advisor to the Prime Minister Including criticizing Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Prompong said there was no warning because it was a matter of Mr. Somchai threatening others and people who would inspect other people. When pointing one finger at someone else But 4 fingers come back to us. If you will check other people are dishonest. No ethics You yourself must be pure. There must be no blemishes or impurities. It’s normal for other people to check. Moreover, Mr. Somchai has never been an MP, but has only been an Election Commission member, not a law graduate. If you have a degree in law or have good legal counsel, you must know that this cannot be done.

“This matter is therefore not a deterrent or a closed-door investigation. No one will be able to shut Mr. Somchai’s mouth. But when there is doubt, it must be investigated. It’s not just Mr. Somchai alone. The government side made a mistake and I checked. The opposition made a mistake, I checked. Because we consider ourselves taxpayers. Does Mr. Somchai remember the past? that it was nicknamed the Leaning Tower of Pisa Or let’s just say that when doing big work, your heart must be tilted. The election in 2014 could not be held. When the election could not be held, it was the cause of the coup,” Mr. Prompong said. Mr. Prompong also said that he did not agree with every order of the NCPO, except for the order regarding Mr. Somchai. and have been fighting this issue for 20 years with a double-standard justice system And he didn’t run away, didn’t change sides, unlike Mr. Somchai. When he was fired from the Election Commission, he went to be with the Democrat Party. After the election, he went to be with Seri Ruam Thai. He is still an FC for Thailand, living with democracy. There is no position But let’s create a legend today and confirm that submitting a request to the Election Commission. Inspection acts as a citizen only in requesting relevant agencies to inspect. Whether it is right or wrong depends on the Election Commission, which has the power to decide.

Source: Thai News Agency