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Petition submitted seeking dissolution of Pheu Thai
13 Sept 13:12Key points summarised by AI
A petition has been filed with the Election Commission (EC) requesting the dissolution of the Pheu Thai party.
The petitioner alleges that Pheu Thai allows Thaksin Shinawatra, a non-member, to exert control over its activities.
The complaint references a Constitutional Court ruling that removed former PM Srettha Thavisin, implying Thaksin as the 'powerful figure' behind a controversial cabinet appointment.
Evidence cited includes party members acknowledging Thaksin's leadership and a video of him instructing members at an annual general meeting.
The EC is urged to forward the case to the Constitutional Court for Pheu Thai's dissolution, citing violations of constitutional regulations on political parties.
EC votes to seek Constitutional Court ruling on Senator Thanagorn
Today 09:02Key points summarised by AI
The Election Commission (EC) has unanimously resolved to ask the Constitutional Court to rule on Senator Thanagorn Thawornchinnachot's status, alleging he was unqualified to contest the Senate election.
Thanagorn's disqualification stems from a 2011 conviction for illegal bookmaking, leading the EC to also petition the Supreme Court to revoke his voting rights and demand the return of all senatorial salaries and benefits.