Phanthil criticizes ECT over Senate collusion case

MGR Online•Politics•1h ago

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MP Phanthil Nuamchoem criticized the Election Commission for failing to prosecute high-profile politicians in a Senate collusion case.

•Phanthil Nuamchoem raised concerns about the Election Commission's decision to exclude political executives from prosecution in a Senate collusion case.
•The discussion took place on September 16, 2026, during a House of Representatives meeting at the Parliament.
•Phanthil Nuamchoem alleged that the Election Commission's majority used criteria higher than the law to protect certain groups.

•On September 16, 2026, MP Phanthil Nuamchoem debated the Election Commission's performance reports for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 at the Parliament.
•The debate focused on a Senate collusion case involving over 70,000 pages of evidence and the prosecution of 77 individuals.
•Phanthil Nuamchoem questioned why political executives and certain figures like Pichai Chomphuphon and Gen. Kriangkrai Srirak were not prosecuted despite evidence.
•Phanthil Nuamchoem compared ECT member Supachote Inthrawiset to a tick jumping off a dog to avoid imprisonment.
•Phanthil Nuamchoem accused the Election Commission Chairman of acting as a witness for the defendant.
•Phanthil Nuamchoem warned the five remaining Election Commission members that they could face charges under Section 157.
•Phanthil Nuamchoem criticized Bhadorn Prisnanantakul's remarks regarding the Senate selection system and the intellect of those involved.

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Phanthil Nuamchoem(ภัณฑิล น่วมเจิม)

An MP for Bangkok from the People's Party who criticized the Election Commission.

Supachote Inthrawiset(ศุภโชติ อินทรวิเศษ)

A minority member of the Election Commission.

Sawang Boonmee(แสวง บุญมี)

The Secretary-General of the Election Commission.

Mallika Jiraphanwanich(มัลลิกา จิระพันธุ์วาณิช)

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

Subin Sakda(สุบิน ศักดา)

An individual ordered for prosecution according to a 7:0 resolution.

Kanchit Charoen-in(ครรชิต เจริญอินทร์)

Deputy Secretary-General of the Election Commission acting on behalf of the Secretary-General.

Pichai Chomphuphon(พิชัย ชมภูพล)

An MP mentioned in documents as having sufficient evidence for action under Section 76.

Kriangkrai Srirak(เกรียงไกร ศรีรักษ์)ℹ️

A Deputy President of the Senate mentioned as having sufficient evidence regarding assistance.

Bhadorn Prisnanantakul(ภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party.

Election Commission(กกต.)

The body responsible for overseeing elections and investigating Senate collusion.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body holding the meeting to acknowledge the Election Commission's report.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party to which MP Phanthil Nuamchoem belongs.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The party associated with the former assistants and candidates mentioned in the collusion case.

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where the House of Representatives meeting was held on September 16, 2026.

Section 157(มาตรา 157)

The law Phanthil Nuamchoem warned Election Commission members they would face.

Section 76 Paragraph One(มาตรา 76 วรรคหนึ่ง)

The provision proposed to be used against MP Pichai Chomphuphon.