ECT decides not to sue 21 Bhumjaithai executives and 140 Senators

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

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The Election Commission of Thailand resolved not to pursue legal action against 21 Bhumjaithai Party members and 140 individuals regarding Senate election irregularities.

•The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) announced resolutions on September 15, 2026, regarding investigations into Senate elections.
•The ECT decided not to file petitions with the Supreme Court or pursue criminal charges against 21 individuals accused of assisting Senate candidates.
•The ECT resolved by a 5:2 majority not to pursue legal action against 140 individuals, including 137 current Senators, 1 reserve Senator, and 2 eligible voters.

Overview

•On September 15, 2026, the Election Commission of Thailand revealed resolutions from an investigation conducted on September 14, 2026.
•The investigation concerned Allegation 1 regarding Section 76 Paragraph 1 of the Organic Act on the Acquisition of Senators 2018, involving party executives assisting candidates.
•The Election Commission of Thailand issued a unanimous vote for 7 individuals, including Surasak Pancharoenworakul and Chaichanok Chidchob, to not pursue legal action.
•The Election Commission of Thailand voted 6 to 1 to not pursue legal action against 2 individuals, Pimrida Tanjaranarak and Thanayot Thimsuwan.
•The Election Commission of Thailand voted 5 to 2 to not pursue legal action against 12 individuals, including Anutin Charnvirakul and Newin Chidchob.
•Allegation 2 concerned Section 76 Paragraph 2 of the Organic Act on the Acquisition of Senators 2018, regarding candidates who accepted assistance from party executives.
•The Election Commission of Thailand voted 5 to 2 not to file petitions with the Supreme Court or pursue criminal charges against 140 people, including 137 Senators.

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Key Entities

Organization

Election Commission of Thailand(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)ℹ️

The body that issued resolutions regarding investigations into the Senate elections.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party whose executives and members were the subject of the ECT investigation.

Person

Surasak Pancharoenworakul(สุรศักดิ์ พันธ์เจริญวรกุล)

Deputy Leader of Bhumjaithai Party.

Siripong Angkasakulkiat(สิริพงศ์ อังคสกุลเกียรติ)

Deputy Leader of Bhumjaithai Party.

Chaichanok Chidchob(ไชยชนก ชิดชอบ)ℹ️

Secretary-General of Bhumjaithai Party.

Phattarapong Phattaraprasit(ภัทรพงศ์ ภัทรประสิทธิ์)

Deputy Secretary-General of Bhumjaithai Party.

Traisulee Traisornkul(ไตรศุลี ไตรสรณกุล)

Registrar of Bhumjaithai Party members.

Supamas Issarapukdee(ศุภมาส อิศรภักดี)

Treasurer of Bhumjaithai Party.

Nan Boontida Somchai(แนน บุณย์ธิดา สมชัย)