PUBLISHED: 14 Nov 2024 at 04: 58
Election officials quizzed controversial attorney Sittra Biabungkerd on Wednesday over her alleged campaign contributions to the Senate despite her incompetent campaign contributions.
Samut Sakhon municipal election officials questioned Mr. Sittra while he was being held in the Bangkok Remand Prison on suspicion of scam.
The election commission reportedly requested from the municipal election office that Mr. Sittra not have been performing social security work for at least ten years, one of the requirements for a candidate to run for the Senate, according to Phongphat Saichangthong, chairman of the municipal election office.
Mr Sittra, a tribal of Krathum Baen city of Samut Sakhon, contested both the in- and inter-professional shells in the Senate elections between June 9-26.
He entered Group 17, which was intended for legal experts and attorneys.
Although the attorney was not elected, he did finish fifth on Group 17’s supply list.
Mr. Phongphat claimed that since they had no idea when Mr. Sittra would be released or accessible for questioning, the poll company decided to interview him at the prison on Wednesday.
According to reports in the media, Mr. Sittra claimed he would n’t seek bail.
The timeframe for questioning Mr. Sittra has passed the election company. ” And we ca n’t keep delaying the process forever. It would n’t be right”, Mr Phongphat said.
Before Mr. Sittra entered captivity, he claimed the business scheduled a questioning visit. However, the prosecutor requested a delay.
Mr. Phongphat stated that the EC has requested more information from Mr. Sittra, adding that he deserves a good chance to explain his side of the story.
Nevertheless, an accused party has the right to object to election authorities ‘ statements and to refute the accusations.
The office will conclude its investigation after the complaint and investigation summary have been reviewed and a report will be sent to the EC, which will then match to examine the report.
If Mr. Sittra discovers that he knew he was unqualified to run for the Senate, he may have broken the law.
That is punishable by up to 10 years in jail and a great of 20, 000-200, 000 baht.
He may also be prohibited from running in primaries for up to 20 years.