NLA to hear opening statements in Somsak's impeachment case Oct 29

NLA President Pornpetch Vichitcholchai presided over a House session Thursday to consider the impeachment motions against Somsak who was accused of being involved in corruption, thus violating Article 6 of the 2014 interim constitution and Article 56 of the Anti-corruption Act of 1999.

 

Both the plaintiff and the accused will provide their opening statements on October 29 starting at 10am while NLA members will be allowed to questions both parties until 12 noon of the following day.

 

This will be followed by the consideration of request for additional witness and evidence from the accused. Somsak said he has made a request for seven additional items to be produced with the first two items being aerial photos and a photo of geographical survey in an attempt to dispel doubt as to how and whether Somsak acquired the controversial house before or after he became Education minister.