Not related to media shareholding row, says petitioner
Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana on Tuesday submitted documents to the Election Commission affirming his contention Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s ownership of media shares meant he was ineligible when he registered to run for election.
His move came after the EC on June 9 threw out all complaints related to media share ownership against the MFP leader and prime ministerial candidate, but will instead investigate whether Mr Pita applied to be a list-MP candidate despite knowing he might not have been eligible.
EC chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong on Monday said that, with information available, a committee would be set up to further investigate whether Mr Pita violated…
