Activists push for sacking of judge
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Activists are pushing for the termination of Constitutional Court judge Boonsong Kulbupar's employment for allegedly abusing his power by granting his son - who was appointed as his secretary - paid leave to study abroad.
The Council for Justice Network, led by Chokchai Ritboonrod, submitted a letter to the Constitutional Court yesterday demanding Boonsong’s dismissal. The petition was submitted to the court’s director for general administration.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) had earlier proposed that the Constitutional Court take legal action against Boonsong for allegedly allowing his son to continue collecting his monthly salary – eventually amounting to more than Bt800,000 – while overseas and advised that a disciplinary investigation be held within 30 days. It also suggested that Boonsong be suspended for the investigation period.
