Abhisit backs lawsuits against EC over Senate collusion case

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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Abhisit Vejjajiva of the Democrat Party urges the Election Commission to reveal individual rulings and supports legal action by injured parties over the Senate collusion case.

•Abhisit Vejjajiva held a press conference at the Democrat Party on September 15, 2026.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva questioned why the Election Commission sent only 77 individuals to the Supreme Court despite findings from the 26th investigation subcommittee.
•The Democrat Party is providing legal assistance to injured parties, including reserve senators and candidates, to sue the Election Commission.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva expressed concern over potential government interference in the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) regarding this case.

Overview

•Abhisit Vejjajiva observed that the Election Commission decision to send 77 people to the Supreme Court is fewer than the conclusions of the 26th investigation subcommittee and the EC Secretary-General.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva argued that the Election Commission relied too heavily on criminal case standards instead of using combined election and criminal law standards.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva claimed the Election Commission ignored evidence of a systematic network by focusing on individual offenses for the 77 people sent to court.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva warned against government interference in the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) following reports of attempts to transfer officials handling the case file.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva called for the Election Commission to disclose individual rulings and detailed reasons to ensure transparency.
•The Democrat Party will support injured parties in filing lawsuits against the Election Commission under EC Law Section 69, Criminal Procedure Code Section 157, and NACC Law Section 172.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva noted that Napintorn Srisampang, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, provided a simple written explanation regarding meetings but other officials did not.

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Key Entities

Person

Abhisit Vejjajiva(อภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ)ℹ️

Leader of the Democrat Party who is criticizing the Election Commission's handling of the Senate collusion case.

Napintorn Srisampang(นภินทร ศรีสรรพางค์)

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office who provided a written explanation to the Election Commission.

Organization

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)

Political party led by Abhisit Vejjajiva that is providing legal support to those injured by the Election Commission's rulings.

Election Commission(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)

The body responsible for overseeing elections and deciding which individuals in the Senate collusion case to send to the Supreme Court.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

A government party mentioned in relation to witness testimonies in the Senate collusion case.

Kla Dharma Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)

A party that some witnesses moved to after being expelled from the Bhumjaithai Party.

Department of Special Investigation(ดีเอสไอ)ℹ️

The agency investigating charges of organized crime and money laundering related to the election case.

Supreme Court(ศาลฎีกา)ℹ️

The court to which the Election Commission sent 77 individuals for legal proceedings.

Law

Criminal Procedure Code Section 157(ประมวลวิอาญาม.157)

A law under which injured parties may sue the Election Commission.

NACC Law Section 172(กฎหมายป.ป.ช. ม. 172)

A law under which injured parties may sue the Election Commission.

EC Law Section 69(มาตรา 69 ของกฎหมายกกต.)

A law under which injured parties may sue the Election Commission.