Somchai challenges Nattawut Wongniem's MP qualifications

Post Today•Politics•4d ago

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Former Election Commission member Somchai Srisutthiyakorn questions the eligibility of Nattawut Wongniem to be an MP.

•Somchai Srisutthiyakorn claims Nattawut Wongniem may be disqualified due to a prior dismissal from government service for gross misconduct.
•Somchai Srisutthiyakorn threatens to sue under Section 157 if the Attorney General and Election Commission do not act.
•Nattawut Wongniem denies the disqualification and intends to take legal action against Somchai Srisutthiyakorn.

•Somchai Srisutthiyakorn posted on Facebook regarding doubts over Nattawut Wongniem's qualifications for election as a Member of Parliament.
•Somchai Srisutthiyakorn cited Constitution Section 98 (8) concerning candidates dismissed from government service for corruption or misconduct.
•Somchai Srisutthiyakorn noted that Nattawut Wongniem was previously ordered to be dismissed by the Prosecutors' Committee for gross misconduct.
•Somchai Srisutthiyakorn stated that if the Attorney General and the Election Commission fail to take action without sufficient reason, Somchai Srisutthiyakorn will consider filing a lawsuit under Criminal Code Section 157.
•Nattawut Wongniem asserted that Nattawut Wongniem is not disqualified, has never committed corruption, and has no criminal record.
•Nattawut Wongniem has appointed lawyers to pursue legal action against Somchai Srisutthiyakorn regarding the dissemination of information from the Lawyers Council and the collection of funds for a legal defense fund.
•Nattawut Wongniem prepares to proceed with legal action within next week.

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Somchai Srisutthiyakorn

"dismissed"

ไล่ออก

Somchai Srisutthiyakorn

"grossly misconducted"

ประพฤติชั่วอย่างร้ายแรง

Somchai Srisutthiyakorn(สมชัย ศรีสุทธิยากร)

A former member of the Election Commission.

Nattawut Wongniem(ณัฐวุฒิ วงศ์เนียม)

A candidate for Member of Parliament who was previously dismissed from government service.

Attorney General(อัยการสูงสุด)ℹ️

The head prosecutor responsible for filing criminal charges.

Election Commission(กกต.)

The body responsible for overseeing elections and verifying candidate qualifications.

Prosecutors' Committee(คณะกรรมการอัยการ)

The committee that ordered the dismissal of Nattawut Wongniem.

Lawyers Council(สภาทนายความ)ℹ️

The organization from which Somchai Srisutthiyakorn allegedly disseminated information.

Constitution Section 98 (8)(รัฐธรรมนูญ มาตรา 98 (8))

The law defining prohibited characteristics for MP candidates regarding government dismissal.

Criminal Code Section 157(ประมวลกฎหมายอาญา มาตรา 157)

The law regarding the performance of duties by officials to cause damage to others or act dishonestly.

Organic Act on the Election of Members of the House of Representatives Section 151(พ.ร.ป.ว่าด้วยการเลือกตั้ง สส. มาตรา 151)

The law penalizing individuals who apply for election while knowing they lack qualifications.