After a former MP of Thailand’s Palang Pracharath party was permanently banned from Thai politics yesterday, the MP now vows to continue her political activities despite the ban. The MP, Pareena Kraikupt, was banned from politics by Thailand’s Supreme Court because she used forest reserve land in Ratchaburi for her poultry farm.
The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders found Pareena guilty of severe ethical misconduct. Now, Pareena cannot run for political office at any level, national or local. A by-election must be held for her House seat in constituency 3 in Ratchaburi within 45 days.
Despite these blocks, Pareena says she will return to politics, although not in parliament. In a Facebook post today, she wrote “See you again. But out of parliament”. In the post, she added a sentimental photo montage of her time in politics.
Pareena also risks…
