Khanchit to face murder charges
A written request for Democrat MP Khanchit Thabsuwan to face indictment is complete and will be submitted to Parliament by tomorrow, Royal Thai Police spokesman Pol Maj-General Piya Uthayo said yesterday.
In addition to being indicted for the premeditated murder of local politician Udorn Kraiwatnusorn in Samut Sakhon last month, Khanchit might face additional charges after he undergoes examination in relation to new DNA-related evidence that has been found.
Pheu Thai spokesman Prompong Nopparit said an open letter would be sent to Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva asking him to order Khanchit to cooperate with police and the Parliament’s directive telling him to surrender. He said police would still want to examine a handgun owned by Khanchit and his vehicle, both of which he has not handed over to police.
National police chief Pol General Priewpan Damapong said the Khanchit should be handed over to police instead of allowing his parliamentary immunity to protect him.
