The Bhumjaithai registration queries whether the criticism party’s “expulsion” of the deputy speaker was in accordance with the law.
8 November 2023 at 18:15PUBLISHED
The Bhumjaithai Party, which leads the opposition in the House of Representatives while a former party member continues to serve as deputy speaker, has petitioned the Election Commission (EC ) to dissolve the Move Forward Party ( MFP).
Supachai Jaisamut, the Bhumjaithai registration, announced on Wednesday that he had forwarded his petition to the EC’s political party secretary. It requested that the election watchdog investigate Move Forward’s actions and those of its original member, Phitsanulok MP Padipat Suntiphada.
Mr. Supachai questioned whether Move Forward had complied with the law by bringing administrative action against Dr. Padipat and expelling himbefore . If no, he continued to be a group member.
Two additional MPs have recently been expelled by the main opposition party for sexual abuse, but those actions were the result of administrative hearings in accordance with party rules.
After winning the May 14 general election, Move Forward won the most seats, and Mr. Padipat was appointed deputy House listener. However, the group was later kicked out of the partnership state and rose to prominence as the main opposition party. Bhumjaithai, a coalition part, finished second in the vote.
The law mandates that the head of the largest opposition party be the criticism leader, but it also forbids any party member from holding positions such as cabinet minister, House speaker, or deputy speaker.
Pita Limjaroenrat, who was barred from political responsibility pending a court decision regarding his eligibility and was unable to lead the opposition, was succeeded by Chaithawat Tulathon  on September 23.
The MFP kicked Mr. Padipat out on September 28. The opposition president and deputy speaker functions of the party were thought to be preserved as a result of this action.
According to Mr. Supachai,” I have asked the social party registrar at the Office of the Election Commission to see if the Move Forward Party took punitive action against Mr.” Padipat in accordance with its rules and the law.
Mr. Padipat would remain a group member and be unable to meet another social group if Move Forward did not go through this process, according to the Bhumjaithai registration.
Mr. Padipat’s reputation as an MP immediately expired if he resigned and was not expelled for a severe disciplinary violation, according to Mr Supachai.
Mr. Padipat is currently a part of the Fair Party, an opposition group with two members.
Mr. Supachai questioned whether Move Forward may be viewed as working with Dr. Padipat to maintain control of the deputy speaker and opposition leader positions. If so, it might be considered a plot to overthrow the democratic king.
He asserted that the EC registration may request the dissolution of the MFP from the Constitutional Court if it discovers irregularities.
Walk Forward’s proposal to amend Part 112 of the Criminal Code, the lesser-majest laws, is still being considered by the Constitutional Court, and it could result in the breakdown of that case. It is expected to hear testimony on November 15.
Theerayut Suwannakaysorn, an environmentalist attorney, filed the complaint. He is best known for standing in for the friar Phra Buddha Isara, a key organizer of the Bangkok Shutdown demonstrations that resulted in the military takeover in 2014. Eventually, he was defrocked and is now referred to as Suwit Thongprasert.  ,
Move Forward MP Padipat Suntiphada was expelled, but Supachai Jaisamut, the secretary of the alliance part Bhumjaithai Party, has questioned whether this was done tactically to keep him in his position as House deputy speaker.