Bangkok, July 19- The Constitutional Court The Election Commission's petition was resolved in the case of Mr. Pita Limcharoenrat holding media shares and ordering him to stop performing his duties as MPs.

The Constitutional Court has considered the facts in the petition and supporting documents. It was unanimously resolved that the facts in the petition and supporting documents are in accordance with section 82 paragraph four to paragraph one of the Constitution and section 7 (5) of the Organic Act on the Procedures of the Constitutional Court, B.E. 2561 (2018). diagnose and the respondent shall submit an answer to the allegation with the Constitutional Court within fifteen days from the date of receipt of a copy of the petition under section 54 of the Organic Act on the Procedures of the Constitutional Court B.E. 2561.

Regarding the petitioner's request for the Constitutional Court to order the respondent to suspend his duties as a member of the House of Representatives under section 82 paragraph two of the Constitution, the Constitutional Court resolved by a majority vote (7 to 2) that the facts of the petition and supporting documents There appeared reasonable grounds to suspect that there was a case as requested. In addition, the performance of duties of the respondent may cause legal problems and objections to obstruct the important operations of the National Assembly and the House of Representatives. therefore ordered the respondent to suspend performing duties as members of the House of Representatives from 19 July 2023 until the Constitutional Court renders a ruling. .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency