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Pita to become MP before EC decides

MFP leader’s fate hinges on iTV shares

Election Commission (EC) chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong speaks to reporters after a ritual and merit-making ceremony at the Government Complex on Chaeng Wattana Road on Friday, where the EC headquarters is located, to mark the body’s 25th anniversary. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

The Election Commission (EC) says it will have to endorse the MP status of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat before it can consider whether to strip him of it over his alleged share-holding offence.

EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee said the petitions against Mr Pita were lodged after the qualifications of election candidates were examined, so the EC could not…

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