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Pita clarifies 2006 coup comments

Move Forward leader targeted by activist Srisuwan, who wants Election Commission to investigate

Pita Limjaroenrat waves as he and Move Forward Party members leave Bangkok City Hall after taking part in the draw for party numbers on April 4. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat has come forward to defend himself after political activist Srisuwan Janya asked the Election Commission to investigate comments he made about the military and his personal experiences during the coup in 2006.

In an April 20 television interview with newsman Sorrayuth Suthassanachinda, Mr Pita said he missed his father’s funeral as he had been detained by officers after returning to…

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