BANGKOK, May 16 – Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said today he is ready to clarify in the Constitution Court the move to impeach him after the Defence Ministry stripped him of his military rank.
The Constitution Court today voted seven against two to accept the case for trial after a group of 134 lawmakers sought its verdict on Mr Abhisit’s status as a member of Parliament. They said Mr Abhisit should be dismissed.
The former prime minister said he was confident that he could defend himself against the allegation.
“The case has been filed in the Administrative, Civil and Criminal courts. It has yet to be seen which direction the Constitution Court will take,” said Mr Abhisit.
Constitution Court spokesman Pimol Thampitakpong said Mr Abhisit must submit his clarification in 15 days after receiving the official letter from the court.
Two Constitution Court judges who disagreed with the decision to consider the case said facts on the accusations against Mr Abhisit have yet to be concluded.
