Court Set to Rule over Media Shareholding Case against Pita

BANGKOK, Jan 24 (TNA) – The constitutional court is set to rule on Wednesday on claims that the former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat may have violated the electoral rules by owning shares in a media company.

The Election Commission submitted a request to the Constitutional Court to rule on the case, prompting the court to issue an order to suspend him from duties as an MP on July 19, 2023, until the Constitutional Court reaches a verdict.

In terms of security measures around the Constitutional Court office, there is heightened security. Primary security responsibility is assigned to officers from Thung Song Hong Police Station. They are actively ensuring the safety of the premises.

Additionally, for those attending the reading of the verdict, the Constitutional Court permits only the parties involved and related individuals. 

Meanwhile, the media is facilitated with TV screens and speakers installed in the central hall on the second floor.

The general public can follow the proceedings through the Constitutional Court's YouTube channel from 2:00 PM onwards.

However, Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat has personally informed about his travel schedule to attend the reading of the verdict at the Constitutional Court in the Chaeng Wattana Government Complex, around 12:45 PM.

The legal team of the Move Forward Party expresses confidence in the legal battle, believing that Mr. Pita will emerge victorious in the ITV shareholding case. In case of a favorable outcome and a verdict from the Constitutional Court, Mr. Pita is prepared to swiftly move from the Constitutional Court to the Parliament building for an immediate assembly session. -819 (TNA)