Party dissolution hinges on the law: Samak

"The party dissolution hinges on the law although it is not right to punish the party for wrongdoing committed by one man," Samak said in reference to the electoral fraud conviction against party executive Yongyuth Tiyapairat.

Samak said the political system would collapse if People Power, Chart Thai, Matchima Thipataya and Puea Pandin parties were dissolved.

"I have heard that the Democrat Party might be disbanded too, and this will really be the end of politics," he said.

The fact-finding panel completed its report on Friday recommending to seek the Constitution Court review on whether to dissolve the People Power Party.

The Election Commission (EC) is expected on Tuesday to debate and approve the report, paving way for trial.

EC member Prapun Naigowit said parties concerned should not rush to project a doom scenario for the party dissolution.

The political system would continue to function because MPs could find new banners to retain their House seats even if their parties were dissolved, Prapun said.