Abhisit criticizes ECT credibility and calls for Supreme Court action

Khaosod•Politics•10d ago

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Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed a 10% budget cut for independent organizations, citing a lack of public trust in the Election Commission.

•Abhisit Vejjajiva called for the Election Commission to send the Senate collusion case to the Supreme Court.
•On September 10, 2026, Abhisit Vejjajiva debated the 2027 annual budget bill in the House of Representatives.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed cutting the budget of the Election Commission and the National Anti-Corruption Commission by 10%.

•On September 10, 2026, Abhisit Vejjajiva participated in the House of Representatives meeting to consider the 2027 annual budget bill.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed a 10% budget reduction for independent organizations and the Office of the Attorney General.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva cited a King Prajadhipok's Institute survey showing low public trust and credibility in the Election Commission.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva asserted that the Election Commission should send the Senate collusion case to the Supreme Court if evidence of fraud exists.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva stated that four Election Commission members deciding on September 14 face conflict of interest charges as they originated from the accused Senate group.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva criticized the Election Commission for refusing to accept investigation data from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
•Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed cutting the National Anti-Corruption Commission's budget due to concerns over its working process, noting a 15-year delay in a case regarding himself.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva suggested the National Anti-Corruption Commission establish data-sharing agreements with the Bank of Thailand, Department of Land Transport, and Department of Lands.

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Abhisit Vejjajiva(อภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ)ℹ️

List MP and leader of the Democrat Party who proposed budget cuts for independent organizations.

Election Commission(กกต.)

An independent organization accused by Abhisit Vejjajiva of lacking credibility and failing to send a Senate collusion case to the Supreme Court.

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)

The political party led by Abhisit Vejjajiva.

Supreme Court(ศาลฎีกา)ℹ️

The court that Abhisit Vejjajiva urged the Election Commission to refer the Senate collusion case to.

King Prajadhipok's Institute(สถาบันพระปกเกล้า)

The institute that conducted a survey on public trust in political organizations.

National Anti-Corruption Commission(คณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบกรามการทุจริตแห่งชาติ)

An independent organization whose budget Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed cutting due to inefficiency.

Department of Special Investigation(กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ)ℹ️

Agency referred to as DSI that provided investigation data which the Election Commission allegedly refused to accept.

DSI(ดีเอสไอ)

Abbreviated name for the Department of Special Investigation.

Bank of Thailand(ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

An entity Abhisit Vejjajiva suggested the National Anti-Corruption Commission coordinate with for asset verification.

Department of Transport(กรมขนส่ง)ℹ️

An entity Abhisit Vejjajiva suggested the National Anti-Corruption Commission coordinate with for asset verification.

Department of Lands(กรมที่ดิน)

An entity Abhisit Vejjajiva suggested the National Anti-Corruption Commission coordinate with for asset verification.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body where the budget bill debate took place.

Annual Budget Appropriation Bill 2027(ร่างพระราชบัญญัติ (พ.ร.บ.) งบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปีงบประมาณ พ.ศ.2570)

The legislation regarding the 3.78 trillion baht budget for the year 2027 being debated in parliament.