MPs can only probe judge's 'suicide bid'House committees have the authority to look into the apparent courtroom suicide bid by Judge Khanakorn Pianchana, but they must steer clear of his case ruling, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday. Mr Wissanu said the House inquiry should not result in interference in the judiciary by the legislative branch. It is not a pretext to grill the judiciary," said Mr Wissanu. On Tuesday, Mr Piyabutr said the committee was duty-bound to look into the case to improve and preserve the credibility of the judiciary. Mr Piyabutr said Mr Khanakorn's case showed that rules and regulations governing trial procedures must be amended to prevent judicial interference.

Source: Bangkok Post October 10, 2019 00:00 UTC