Ekarat Changlao is contesting his conviction for stealing money from the teachers ‘ savings cooperative.
PUBLISHED: 19 Apr 2025 at 17: 53
Following his faith in an larceny situation, Khon Kaen’s MP Ekarat Changlao was found guilty by the Bhumjaithai Party.
The second-largest group in the Pheu Thai-led coalition government announced on Friday that the executive committee and MPs ‘ unanimous decisions were made.
Ekarat was given a roughly 13-year prison sentence by the Khon Kaen Provincial Court on Thursday for allegedly stealing 405 million ringgit from the Khon Kaen Teachers Savings Cooperative.
Additionally, the judge required him to pay the entire sum.
The group’s ethics committee made the recommendation, which led to the eviction. According to the party, Ekarat had the opportunity to listen to the allegations but the party claimed that he did not give clarification within the required time frame.
On March 31, 20 Bhumjaithai people in Khon Kaen lodged a formal issue, urging party leaders to take disciplinary action. The organization may inform the Election Commission of the selection.
Ekarat is now barred from leaving the country and is currently free on parole of 3 million baht while making an appeal against his judgment.