Pheu Thai’s existence ‘threatened by new law’

THE PHEU THAI Party has a high risk of being disbanded under the new political parties law to be passed before the next general election, a key party figure warned yesterday.
Surapong Tovichukchaikul, a former Pheu Thai MP who served as foreign minister in the previous government, also expressed concern that the party’s leader could end up being severely punished after the new law comes into effect.
“After reading the bill drafted by the CDC [Constitution Drafting Commission], I have much concern for the Pheu Thai Party leader. The party leader risks being punished under Article 105 or 109 of the law, which set capital punishment or life imprisonment for the offender,” Surapong said.