The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Thursday rejected former foreign minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul's request to present more evidence in his defence against an impeachment motion filed by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). In his defence, Mr Surapong asked the NLA to accept for consideration five additional documents as evidence. Moreover, the qualifications of Mr Pakdi had nothing to do with Mr Surapong's alleged malfeasance in the reinstatement of Thaksin's passports, Ms Supa said. The sitting decided by a majority vote to not allow Mr Surapong to present five additional documents. The NLA set March 16 for the two sides to deliver their opening statements in the impeachment hearing.

Source: Bangkok Post March 09, 2017 10:34 UTC