Pita to learn about his political future in January

The Constitutional Court is set to deliver its verdict in January 24 regarding the political future of the former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat.

He is accused of holding a stake in a media company, in violation of the election law, when he registered his candidacy in the May general election. The Election Commission (EC) brought the case before the court, seeking to strip Pita of his status as an MP.

Arriving at the court today to give his final testimony, Pita was accompanied by his lawyers and two bags of material evidence.

“I am ready to answer any questions raised by members of the Election Commission (EC) in today’s hearing,” he said.

EC Secretary-General Sawaeng Boonmee represented the EC at the hearing.

The court, in its statement issued after the hearing, said that the ruling will be given at 2pm on January 24.

After the hearing, Pita told reporters that…