Rukchanok warns ECT over Senate collusion and Buriram connections

Thairath•Politics•10d ago

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MP Rukchanok Srinok urged the Election Commission to investigate conflicts of interest and alleged Senate collusion linked to Buriram.

•On September 10, 2026, Rukchanok Srinok debated the budget of the Election Commission during a House of Representatives meeting.
•Rukchanok Srinok cited an instance of an Election Commission official receiving 13 transfers totaling 860,000 baht during the Senate election period.
•Rukchanok Srinok alleged that individuals seeking high-ranking civil service or independent organization positions must travel to Buriram to be considered by powerful figures.
•The debate occurred during the second reading of the Annual Budget Appropriations Act 2027.

•On September 10, 2026, Rukchanok Srinok delivered a speech during the second reading of the Annual Budget Appropriations Act 2027 in the House of Representatives.
•Rukchanok Srinok urged the Election Commission to be cautious regarding conflicts of interest.
•Rukchanok Srinok highlighted a case where an Election Commission official received 13 money transfers totaling 860,000 baht during the Senate election period.
•Rukchanok Srinok mentioned a Senate member under complaint for lacking qualifications who had a history of calling the Secretary-General of the Election Commission, a former driver for Chai Chidchob.
•Rukchanok Srinok warned the Election Commission not to behave in a manner that suggests it is part of a "blue crime" network.
•Rukchanok Srinok revealed information regarding a Senate collusion case involving an individual with the initial "N." in Buriram province.
•Rukchanok Srinok suggested that the Election Commission and the NACC investigate flight tickets from the past year for individuals who received position promotions.
•Rukchanok Srinok warned powerful figures that their protection is not permanent and they may face consequences in the future.

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Rukchanok Srinok(รักชนก ศรีนอก)

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

Chai Chidchob(ชัย ชิดชอบ)ℹ️

The person whose former driver is the current Secretary-General of the Election Commission.

Election Commission(กกต.)

The organization whose budget and transparency were questioned by Rukchanok Srinok.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party to which Rukchanok Srinok belongs.

NACC(ป.ป.ช.)

The body Rukchanok Srinok urged to investigate flight tickets of promoted officials.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The venue where the budget debate took place.

Buriram(บุรีรัมย์)ℹ️

The province where powerful figures allegedly consider candidates for high-ranking positions.

Annual Budget Appropriations Act 2027(พ.ร.บ.งบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปี พ.ศ. 2570)

The legislation being considered during the House of Representatives meeting on September 10, 2026.