Parit reveals Rattana's phone links to 19 Senators

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Parit Wacharasindhu disclosed call records showing Rattana Botam contacted 19 Senators 62 times during the Senator election and early tenure period.

•Parit Wacharasindhu revealed that Rattana Botam called 19 Senators 62 times between June 21 and September 9, 2024.
•Rattana Botam was appointed as a personal expert for Chalath Ratchakitprakarn between 2023 and 2025.
•Parit Wacharasindhu is seeking clarification from Chalath Ratchakitprakarn regarding coordination with 'Blue' Senators and meetings at the Pullman King Power Hotel.

Overview

•Rattana Botam made 62 calls to 19 Senators within 80 days between June 21 and September 9, 2024.
•Rattana Botam is one of 229 people concluded by the 26th inquiry committee to have prima facie evidence of wrongdoing in the Senator fraud case.
•Parit Wacharasindhu suggested that the frequency and timing of calls indicate Rattana Botam may have played a key role as a coordinator for Blue Senators.
•Secretariat of the House of Representatives data shows Rattana Botam served as a personal expert for Chalath Ratchakitprakarn from 2023 to 2025.
•Parit Wacharasindhu questioned whether Chalath Ratchakitprakarn attended meetings with numerous Senators at the Pullman King Power Hotel after the Senator election.
•Parit Wacharasindhu cited the Organic Act on the Election of Senators Sections 62 and 76 to clarify that the Election Commission can sue non-candidates for fraud.
•Parit Wacharasindhu expects a public answer from Chalath Ratchakitprakarn as the House of Representatives reconvenes for its session this week.

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Key Entities

Person

Parit Wacharasindhu(พริษฐ์ วัชรสินธุ)ℹ️

List MP and Deputy Leader of the People's Party.

Rattana Botam(รัตนา บ่อถ้ำ)

A person concluded by the 26th inquiry committee to have prima facie evidence of wrongdoing in the Senator fraud case and a personal expert for Chalath Ratchakitprakarn.

Chalath Ratchakitprakarn(ชลัฐ รัชกิจประการ)

List MP and executive board member of the Bhumjaithai Party.

Sawaeng Boonmee(แสวง บุญมี)

Secretary-General of the Election Commission.

Jamlong Anantasuk(จำลอง อนันตสุข)

Group 18 Senator from Suphan Buri province.

Akkarawin Khamkhud(อัครวินท์ ขำขุด)

Group 11 Senator from Chai Nat province.

Chokchai Kittithanesuan(โชคชัย กิตติธเนศวร)

Group 19 Senator from Nakhon Nayok province.

Alongkot Woraki(อลงกต วรกี)

Group 20 Senator from Uthai Thani province.

Sumitra Jarukamnoedkanok(สุมิตรา จารุกำเนิดกนก)

Group 9 Senator from Bueng Kan province.

Sawat Tasana(สวัสดิ์ ทัศนา)

Group 1 Senator from Sukhothai province.

Kritsanu Luangphibunkit(กฤษณุ เหลืองพิบูลกิจ)

Group 15 Senator from Surin province.

Wuttichat Kalayanamit(วุฒิชาติ กัลยาณมิตร)

Group 11 Senator from Nong Bua Lamphu province.

Suthep Sangwiset(สุเทพ สังข์วิเศษ)

Group 3 Senator from Ang Thong province.

Prapon Tangsrikiatkul(ประพนธ์ ตั้งศรีเกียรติกุล)

Group 4 Senator from Buriram province.

Maria Phaopratan(มาเรีย เผ่าประทาน)

Group 6 Senator from Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

Wiwat Kraipisitkul(วิวรรธน์ ไกรพิสิทธิ์กุล)

Group 16 Senator from Chiang Mai province.

Wirat Rakphan(วิรัตน์ รักษ์พันธ์)

Group 20 Senator from Phatthalung province.

Yutthana Thaiphakdi(ยุทธนา ไทยภักดี)

Group 20 Senator from Samut Songkhram province.

Suton Klakankhai(สุทนต์ กล้าการขาย)

Group 18 Senator from Uthai Thani province.

Piboonat Harunprakarn(พิบูลย์อัฑฒ์ หฤหรรษ์ปราการ)

Group 16 Senator from Songkhla province.

Praneet Kreram(ปราณีต เกรัมย์)

Group 16 Senator from Buriram province.

Sittikorn Thongyot(สิทธิกร ธงยศ)

Group 19 Senator from Nakhon Phanom province.

Phalawat Tansiri(พละวัต ตันศิริ)

Group 12 Senator from Chiang Rai province.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

Political party led in part by Parit Wacharasindhu.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

Political party to which Chalath Ratchakitprakarn belongs.

Secretariat of the House of Representatives(สำนักเลขาธิการสภาผู้แทนราษฎร)

The agency providing data on the appointment of Rattana Botam.

Election Commission(กกต.)

The agency responsible for filing lawsuits regarding Senator election fraud.

Place

Pullman King Power Hotel Bangkok(โรงแรมพูลแมน คิงเพาเวอร์ กรุงเทพฯ)

The location where meetings between Senators and potentially Chalath Ratchakitprakarn allegedly occurred.

Law

Organic Act on the Election of Senators(พ.ร.ป. การเลือก สว.)

The law governing the election of Senators, specifically cited Sections 62 and 76.