Democrat and Pheu Thai Members petition NACC over voting misconduct

Khaosod•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Napaphon Jeerakul and Sutthichai Veerakulsunthorn petitioned the NACC to investigate People's Party members for voting on behalf of others in the Bangkok Metropolitan Council.

•Napaphon Jeerakul and Sutthichai Veerakulsunthorn submitted a complaint to the NACC on August 5, 2026.
•The complaint concerns People's Party members voting on behalf of others during a Bangkok Metropolitan Council meeting on July 31.
•Evidence provided to the NACC includes a formal request and a recording of the council meeting.

Overview

•On August 5, 2026, at 13:00, Napaphon Jeerakul and Sutthichai Veerakulsunthorn visited the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
•Napaphon Jeerakul and Sutthichai Veerakulsunthorn submitted a letter requesting the NACC to investigate People's Party members who voted on behalf of others.
•The alleged incident of voting on behalf of others occurred during a Bangkok Metropolitan Council meeting on July 31.
•Napaphon Jeerakul stated that the Bangkok Metropolitan Council must be correct, transparent, and strictly follow the law because it issues ordinances for the people.
•Napaphon Jeerakul provided the NACC with a formal request and a recording of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council meeting as evidence.
•Napaphon Jeerakul requested that the NACC summon all witnesses present at the scene for questioning.
•Napaphon Jeerakul asked that if wrongdoing is proven, the case be sent to court for strict legal punishment.

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Key Quotes

Napaphon Jeerakul

"I call upon the NACC to seriously and straightforwardly investigate the matter of voting on behalf of others; if a wrongdoing is found, please proceed according to legal steps."

ขอเรียกร้องให้ ป.ป.ช. ดำเนินการตรวจสอบเรื่องการลงคะแนนแทนกันอย่างจริงจังและตรงไปตรงมา หากพบว่ามีการกระทำความผิดจริง ก็ขอให้ดำเนินการตามขั้นตอนของกฎหมายต่อไป

Key Entities

Person

Napaphon Jeerakul(นภาพล จีระกุล)

A Bangkok Metropolitan Council member for Bangkok Noi district from the Democrat Party.

Sutthichai Veerakulsunthorn(สุทธิชัย วีรกุลสุนทร)

A Bangkok Metropolitan Council member for Chom Thong district from the Pheu Thai Party, also referred to as Heia Lan.

Organization

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)

The political party of Napaphon Jeerakul.

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️

The political party of Sutthichai Veerakulsunthorn.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party whose members are accused of voting on behalf of others.

National Anti-Corruption Commission(คณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตแห่งชาติ)

The agency (NACC) petitioned to investigate the voting misconduct.

Bangkok Metropolitan Council(สภา กทม.)ℹ️

The legislative body where the alleged voting misconduct occurred.