Surapong impeached by NLA

The National Legislative Assembly late today voted 231 against 4 to impeach Pheu Thai’s former foreign minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul.

Three members of the NLA abstained the votes.

Surapong was accused by the National Anti-Corruption Commission of malfeasance for reissuing two cancelled passports to ousted ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Full story: thaipbs.or.th

Thai PBS

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