accused of allowing Thaksin to control or guide its activities in Thailand.
PUBLISHED: 18 Oct 2024 at 18: 10
Multiple local media outlets reported on Friday that the Election Commission (EC ) will launch an investigation into the Pheu Thai Party, which may lead to its dissolution.
According to unnamed sources, the EC has established a committee to look into allegations that the party allowed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to control or direct its actions.
The former main opposition party, Pheu Thai, was disbanded in August by the Constitutional Court, following an investigation by the EC. The investigation comes weeks after the Move Forward Party, which won the country’s election next year, was disbanded. The Women’s Party is the latest incarnation of Move Forward.
After 15 times in self-imposed exile, Thaksin made his dramatic return to Thailand last month, the same day that his political alliance Srettha Thavisin became prime minister.
In August, Thaksin’s child Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 38, became top after the Constitutional Court removed Mr Srettha from business.
Under Thai laws, parties may be influenced by strangers. The issue will be sent to the Constitutional Court for consideration if the analysis uncovers any wrongdoing.
EC secretary-general Sawang Boonmee did not respond to calls and messages seeking comment.
Pheu Thai and its successors have seen five chiefs removed by judge orders or coups in a long-running power struggle with competitors in the traditional formation and nationalist defense.