Dems move against Sukumpol

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Published: 12 Nov 2012 at 17.36
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Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva will this week file a petition asking the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat for malfeasance in connection with the Defence Ministry's order to dismiss him retroactively from military service and strip him of his rank, Democrat Party spokesman Chavanont Intarakomalyasut said on Monday.

Mr Chavanont was speaking after a meeting of Democrat MPs. He said the MPs expressed concern for Mr Abhisit over the issue.

Mr Abhisit explained to the meeting he had not used falsified documents to apply for a teaching job at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, as alleged.

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phetpeter
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Discussion 16 : 13 Nov 2012 at 09.0516
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Surely the statue of limitations can be used in this case 25 years is a long time ago, and wasn't deemed at the time to be wrong. So it would be wrong to bring it up now! Next it will be he failed his math test in M1 grade! Or he was born during lunch time, not allowing the nurse her full meal break time!
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Discussion 15 : 13 Nov 2012 at 08.3515
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Same-same only different. Is there another country on earth where the politicians spend all their time running to the courts suing each other? Whether the DEMS or PT are in power it's the same dreary parade day after day.
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Discussion 14 : 13 Nov 2012 at 08.1814
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D3 Genii - So tell us, do you still have the paperwork you used to apply for your first job? And you expect Abhisit to have that same paperwork from 25 years ago? The only reason Sukumpol is pushing it through this way is because he knows people don't keep paperwork that long, so he can steam roll his version through. The PTP are stooping to lower rent politics day by day, and they some how find ways to keep gong even lower.
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Discussion 13 : 13 Nov 2012 at 02.4713
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This embattled politician is certainly fighting hard for survival. This is good news for his enemies because they can go further for the dissolution of the Democrat Party. The ruling on his case by the Administrative Court is also being watched by all of us, who want to know how independent is this so-called independent organization.
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Discussion 12 : 13 Nov 2012 at 00.1712
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D9, correction, it is the Thai Criminal Code, not Constitution
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Discussion 11 : 12 Nov 2012 at 23.3011
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Even investigations into corruption are investigated for corruption.
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Discussion 10 : 12 Nov 2012 at 22.0910
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The government should focus on the real problems of the country instead of trying to hurt the reputation of real politicians!
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Discussion 9 : 12 Nov 2012 at 21.519
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"Section 157 Whoever, being an official, wrongfully exercises or does not exercise any of his functions to the injury of any person, or dishonestly exercises or omits to exercise any of his functions, shall be punished with imprisonment of one to ten years or fined of two thousand to twenty thousand Baht, or both." - 2007 Constitution
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Discussion 8 : 12 Nov 2012 at 21.368
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It was just not long ago that we condemned the wealthy and powerful for abusing their privileges to evade wrongdoings and crime. The same posters are now cheering and encouraging the abuse.
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Discussion 7 : 12 Nov 2012 at 21.097
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When a rat gets backed into a corner it will attack
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