Ice Rakchanok exposes Senator collusion and Buriram ties

Matichon•Politics•10d ago

Reader Briefing

MP Rakchanok Srinok accused the Election Commission of negligence regarding Senator collusion and alleged influence from Buriram.

•Rakchanok Srinok questioned the Election Commission's (EC) handling of financial transfers between a woman named Yani and an EC investigator.
•Rakchanok Srinok alleged a conflict of interest involving Senator Praneet, a former driver for Chai Chidchob, who called the EC Secretary for 39 seconds.
•Rakchanok Srinok claimed that individuals seeking high-ranking official positions may need to visit Buriram to be approved.
•The debate occurred on September 10 during the consideration of the 2027 Annual Budget Bill.

Overview

•On September 10, Rakchanok Srinok spoke during a House of Representatives meeting regarding the 2027 Annual Budget Bill.
•Rakchanok Srinok criticized the Election Commission for not being proactive in investigating vote-buying and failing to investigate the source of funds transferred to a research investigator.
•Rakchanok Srinok revealed evidence of a 39-second phone call between Senator Praneet and Saewang, the Secretary of the Election Commission.
•Rakchanok Srinok identified Senator Praneet as a former driver for Chai Chidchob.
•Rakchanok Srinok cited a case involving an individual with initials 'N.' who claimed they were too busy managing Buriram United and Chang International Circuit to be involved in Senator elections.
•Rakchanok Srinok warned those using power arrogantly that such power is fluid and they may face retrospective accountability.
•Rakchanok Srinok urged the Election Commission and the NACC to investigate flight tickets of officials appointed to high positions to see if they traveled to Buriram in the past year.

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Key Quotes

Rakchanok Srinok

"If you want to hold a desired position, you must get a ticket to Buriram; they must look at your face and features first to see if you are suitable."

ถ้าอยากจะดำรงตำแหน่งที่หมายปอง ต้องตีตั๋วไปที่บุรีรัมย์ ต้องดูหน้าดูตา ดูโหงวเฮ้งกันก่อนว่าใช้ได้หรือไม่

Key Entities

Person

Rakchanok Srinok(รักชนก ศรีนอก)

A party-list MP from the People's Party who debated the budget of the Election Commission.

Praneet(ปราณีต)

A Senator and former driver for Chai Chidchob who was accused of lacking qualifications.

Chai Chidchob(ชัย ชิดชอบ)ℹ️

The former employer of Senator Praneet.

Lertsak Phattanachaikul(เลิศศักดิ์ พัฒนชัยกุล)

The Second Deputy Speaker of the House who presided over the meeting.

Yani(ญาณี)ℹ️

A woman who transferred 860,000 baht to an EC investigator.

Surachai(สุรชัย)

An investigator at the Election Commission who received funds from Yani.

Saewang(แสวง)

The Secretary of the Election Commission who received a call from Senator Praneet.

Organization

Election Commission(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)

The independent agency responsible for overseeing elections and investigating vote-buying.

NACC(ป.ป.ช.)

The National Anti-Corruption Commission urged by Rakchanok Srinok to investigate official travel records.

Buriram United Co., Ltd.(บุรีรัมย์ยูไนเต็ดจำกัด)

A football club managed by an individual with the initial 'N.' mentioned in a collusion case.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party to which Rakchanok Srinok belongs.

Department of Special Investigation(กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ)ℹ️

The agency (DSI) whose prospective Director-General's travel was questioned by Rakchanok Srinok.

Place

Buriram(บุรีรัมย์)ℹ️

The province cited as a center of influence for official appointments and political ties.

Chang International Circuit(สนามช้าง อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล เซอร์กิต)ℹ️

A business venue managed by an individual with the initial 'N.'

Law

Annual Budget Appropriation Act 2027(พระราชบัญญัติงบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปีงบประมาณ 2570)

The legislation being considered during the parliamentary meeting on September 10.