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Speedier EC probes ‘could hurt parties’

Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin is at Government House on Tuesday. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)

A new regulation issued by the Election Commission (EC) to enable it to speed up the dissolution of a political party could be detrimental to several parties, including the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Tuesday.

Mr Somsak, who also serves as the PPRP’s chief strategist, said that the new regulation would enable the EC to speed up probes into alleged violations of the Political Party Act.

Under the new rule, the EC can take only three to seven months to wrap up inquiries instead of three to seven years as in the past, Mr Somsak said.

Asked if the regulation will affect the PPRP, he said:…

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