THE Pheu Thai Party (PTP) is facing another grave crisis today (May 19. 2018) when a group of lawyers under the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) filed four charges against its seven leading members in the morning, the Thai-language daily Matichon reported.
The seven politicians are Wirote Pao-in, Poomtham Vejjayachai, Jaturon Chaisaeng, Chusak Sirinil, Wattana Muangsook, Noppapol Pattama and Chaikasem Nitisiri.
They are accused of the following offences:
- Organizing a political meeting without permission;
- Organizing a political meeting of more than 5 persons;
- Violating the Computer Act;
- Violating Article 116 of the Criminal Act.
Political analysts told Matichon that the charges may lead to a dissolution of the PTP.
“Without the PTP, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will certainly return to Government House after the next general election,” said one analyst.
CAPTION:
Top: Pheu Thai Party logo. Source: Pheu Thai Party Facebook page
By Songpol Kaopatumtip
Comments
