Phantil Criticizes EC over Senate Collusion Case

Matichon•Politics•1h ago

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

•MP Phantil Nuamchoem questioned why only 77 people were sent to the Supreme Court despite a 70,000-page investigation file.
•The criticism occurred during a House of Representatives meeting on September 16 regarding the EC's performance reports.
•Phantil alleged that political figures and executives were excluded from prosecution despite evidence of financial links.

•On September 16, the House of Representatives held a meeting presided over by Mallika Jiraphanwanich to acknowledge the Election Commission's performance reports for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
•Phantil Nuamchoem stated that while 77 people were sent to the Supreme Court for criminal proceedings, no executive board members or politicians were among those prosecuted.
•Phantil Nuamchoem referenced a case involving Subin Sakda, alleging that evidence showed financial links to a 'Southern Head' and other individuals.
•Phantil Nuamchoem cited a document signed by Kanchit Charoen-in on September 15, 2025, which suggested there was sufficient evidence to act against Pichai Chomphuphol and Gen. Kriangkrai Srirak.
•Phantil Nuamchoem claimed that EC member Sitthichot Inthrawiset distanced himself from the majority decision due to fears of imprisonment.
•Phantil Nuamchoem warned EC Secretary-General Sawang Boonmee and five other EC members that they could face charges under Section 157.
•Phantil Nuamchoem responded to Bhadradorn Prisananantakul, stating that the case is about money and evidence, not an IQ test.

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Phantil Nuamchoem(ภัณฑิล น่วมเจิม)

An MP for Bangkok from the People's Party who criticized the Election Commission's handling of the Senate collusion case.

Mallika Jiraphanwanich(มัลลิกา จิระพันธุ์วาณิช)

The first Deputy Speaker of the House who presided over the meeting on September 16.

Subin Sakda(สุบิน ศักดา)

An individual ordered to be prosecuted by the EC who revealed information about a 'Southern Head'.

Kanchit Charoen-in(ครรชิต เจริญอินทร์)

The Deputy Secretary-General of the EC acting on behalf of the Secretary-General.

Pichai Chomphuphol(พิชัย ชมภูพล)

An MP for Surat Thani from the Bhumjaithai Party mentioned in evidence as providing support or conspiring.

Kriangkrai Srirak(เกรียงไกร ศรีรักษ์)ℹ️

A Deputy Speaker of the Senate mentioned in evidence regarding acceptance of assistance.

Sitthichot Inthrawiset(สิทธิโชติ อินทรวิเศษ)

A member of the Election Commission who expressed disagreement with the majority's decision.

Sawang Boonmee(แสวง บุญมี)

The Secretary-General of the Election Commission.

Bhadradorn Prisananantakul(ภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)

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

Election Commission(กกต.)

The agency responsible for overseeing elections and investigating Senate collusion cases.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party of MP Phantil Nuamchoem.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body where the EC's performance report was discussed.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party of Pichai Chomphuphol and Bhadradorn Prisananantakul.

Section 157(มาตรา 157)

The legal provision cited by Phantil Nuamchoem regarding official misconduct.