The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) explained it has filed a petition with the Supreme Court against Pita Limjaroenrat and 44 former Move Forward Party MPs for serious ethical violations. It affirmed that MPs must maintain ethical standards and avoid improper conduct. The NACC insisted that its case review is unrelated to political issues and that the decision on whether to suspend the MPs from their duties is the Supreme Court’s authority.
On 9 April 2026, Surapong Intarathaworn, Secretary-General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), stated that on this date, the NACC committee authorized representatives to submit a petition to the Supreme Court to prosecute Pita Limjaroenrat and 44 former Move Forward Party MPs for serious ethical violations. He emphasized that although the Constitution grants MPs the right to propose legal amendments, the NACC’s review focused on the content of the proposed legislation and the conduct of the 44 accused MPs, assessing any impropriety. MPs are expected to uphold ethical standards in their conduct, and whether their actions related to the draft law are appropriate is central to the case. MPs must adhere to ethical standards by not violating laws or engaging in improper conduct. The NACC has proceeded within the timeline set by its committee from the initial case acceptance to the decision and petition submission to the court, independent of any political timing considerations. The Supreme Court will review and adjudicate the case. Whether those accused MPs who held office when the petition was filed must suspend their duties is a matter for the Supreme Court to decide and order.