Cancer patient sues EC over coffee incident, claims election law violation setup

Matichon•General•138d ago

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A stage 4 cancer patient, acting as an election observer, has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) alleging a setup for violating election laws due to sharing coffee, which she claims was politically motivated.

•A woman battling stage 4 bone cancer has appealed to the Election Commission (EC) for justice, claiming she was framed for violating election law.
•The alleged violation stems from an incident where she shared three cups of coffee at an election unit.
•She believes the complaint against her is a political maneuver by those who lost out, and the case has reached the prosecutor stage.

Overview

•On November 17, 2024, Ms. Veena was performing duties at election unit 53.
•Ms. Veena took pre-mixed coffee in a 1.5-liter bottle to election unit 53 for personal consumption.
•Ms. Veena informed the police officer on duty about bringing the coffee.
•Mrs. Sanya requested and received coffee from Ms. Veena, subsequently sharing it with Mr. Pratuam.
•Mrs. Sanya and Mr. Pratuam later complained that Ms. Veena was hosting a party, which Ms. Veena denies.
•On November 25, 2025, Ms. Veena previously submitted a letter to the EC seeking justice and providing evidence.
•Ms. Veena stated she is a victim of political bullying and a setup by influential groups and those who lost benefits.
•Ms. Veena is currently facing legal proceedings, with the case forwarded to the prosecution after initial police action.

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Key Quotes

Ms. Veena (Surname withheld)

"Today, I am here to seek justice for the EC to review the case of sharing just 3 cups of coffee, resulting in someone filing a lawsuit against me. The police have already prosecuted the complainant and indicted them to the prosecutor's office."

วันนี้นะคะ ดิฉันมาร้องขอความเป็นธรรม เพื่อให้ กกต. ทบทวนในเรื่องคดีแจกกาแฟเพียงแค่ 3 แก้ว แล้วก็มีผู้ที่มาร้องดำเนินคดีกับดิฉัน ตอนนี้ตำรวจก็ได้ดำเนินคดี กับผู้ร้อง และสั่งฟ้องไปถึงชั้นอัยการแล้ว

Key Entities

Organization

Election Commission (EC)(กกต.)ℹ️

The regulatory body responsible for overseeing elections in Thailand, which is the subject of an appeal.

Office of the Election Commission (EC)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง (กกต.))ℹ️

The main administrative body of the Election Commission of Thailand where the complaint was filed.

Person

Ms. Veena (Surname withheld)(น.ส.วีนา (สงวนนามสกุล))

A 44-year-old woman suffering from stage 4 bone cancer, who is an election observer and complainant against the EC.

Mr. Yuthasak Chuprasert(นายยุทธศักดิ์ ชูประเสริฐ)

The Mayor of Khlong Luang Municipality, under whose election observation Ms. Veena was serving.

Mayor of Khlong Luang Municipality(นายกเทศมนตรีเมืองคลองหลวง)

The elected official whose election unit the complainant was observing.

Mrs. Sanya(นางสัญญา)

An individual who requested and received coffee from Ms. Veena, and subsequently filed a complaint against her.

Mr. Pratuam(นายประทวน)

An individual who received coffee from Mrs. Sanya, who had received it from Ms. Veena, and later complained along with Mrs. Sanya.

Law

Election Law(กฎหมายเลือกตั้ง)

The legislation allegedly violated by Ms. Veena for sharing coffee, leading to her complaint.

Place

Khlong Luang(คลองหลวง)ℹ️

The district in Thailand where the election unit and the Mayor are located, relevant to the reported incident.

Election Unit 53(หน่วยเลือกตั้งที่ 53)

The specific location where Ms. Veena was serving as an election observer and the alleged violation occurred.