The Future Forward party is hitting back at maverick political activist Srisuwan Janya in retaliation for the latter’s campaign against the party, including the latest petition to the Election Commission to disqualify 11 candidates for alleged media shareholding.

The complaint was lodged with the Thung Song Hong police station today by the 11 Future Forward candidates, accusing Srisuwan of making false allegations against them regarding their alleged share ownerships.

Representing the group, Mr. Karom Prompornklang, an MP-elect, told the media that he used to be a shareholder in a media firm, but the company folded six years ago. A few others also used to be shareholders in media firms which, in reality, are dormant companies which have never engaged in the media business, said Mr. Karom.

While admitting that he does not know Srisuwan personally, he said he found the latter’s conduct unacceptable and harmful to Future Forward candidates and maintained that the group merely wanted to protect their name and reputation against false allegations.

The candidates and MPs-elect present included:

Mr. Karom Prompornklang

Mr. Harin Yuwarattanaporn

Mr. Win Suteerachai

Ms. Nareerat Sukwanrat

Mr. Worapob Viriyarote

Mr. Veerachon Namprakai

Mr. Worakorn Ruchaiwanichakul

Mr. Piyameth Praneetpolkrang

Mr. Thitikan Thitipruetikul

Ms. Kaly arat Kittikalyanont

Srisuwan, however, remains defiant and unperturbed. He insisted that it was his duty to examine candidates of all parties, including those of the Future Forward party.

He challenged the party to take him to the court.