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Wissanu faces Sira quandary

Wissanu faces Sira quandary

Unsure of scandal’s fallout on PPRP

Sira: Stripped of MP status

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam says he is unsure about what possible consequences lie in wait for the ruling party after its MP, Sira Jenjaka, lost his status as a lawmaker following a Constitutional Court ruling.

Questions were raised about whether the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and the Office of the Election Commission (EC) should be held responsible for allowing Mr Sira to stand in the March 2019 general election despite him being unqualified to do so.

Mr Wissanu, a legal expert, said he was unable to say for sure if there would be any repercussions, or if charges could be pressed against them.

“I don’t know the answer. It may take a while before I…

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