NACC says Yongyuth cannot be cleared

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NACC says Yongyuth cannot be cleared

Published: 26 Sep 2012 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) insists Deputy Prime Minister Yongyuth Wichaidit is not covered by the exoneration law as calls mount for his resignation.

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Mr Yongyuth, who is also the interior minister, is not eligible for exoneration because he has not served the term of his punishment, NACC member Vicha Mahakhun said yesterday.

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oldairman
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Discussion 4 : 26 Sep 2012 at 06.444
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More weasely words from the government.
If Yingluck is incapacitated Yongyuth then becomes de facto Prime Minister.
Would you want this man running the country?
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Discussion 3 : 26 Sep 2012 at 05.303
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So why not follow-up on the story and ask, "Who bought the land and developed into golf course and home sites?" Did not this person know that the land was being illegally sold? And would not this person being breaking the law also?
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Discussion 2 : 26 Sep 2012 at 05.042
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Why do high profile politicians benefit from this exoneration law while everyday Thais are convicted and jailed? You'd think that the law would be a lot more sever with those in power so as to lead by example but yet again double standards in Thailand are what keeps it in the dark ages in terms of fairness and actually having rule of law for every man no matter their class or position.
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Discussion 1 : 26 Sep 2012 at 03.381
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NACC says Yongyuth cannot be cleared but the regime says he can. Case closed ...
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