Thailand's Election Commission says a reformist candidate for prime minister may have broken the law
Thailand’s Election Commission says there is evidence that the top candidate to become the country’s next prime minister, a reformist with strong backing among progressive young voters, violated election law BANGKOK -- Thailand’s Election Commission said Wednesday there is evidence that the top candidate to become the next prime minister — a reformist with strong backing among progressive young voters — violated election law and referred his case to the Constitutional Court. The commission’s decision included a request that the court order Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat to be suspended as a member of Parliament until the panel issues a ruling. The alleged violation involves undeclared ownership of media company shares, which are banned for lawmakers. Separately, the court also said it would review a complaint that Pita and his party may have violated the law by proposing to amend Thailand's strict legal provision against defaming the monarchy. Thai media said the c...