Sathit challenges Sawang over Senate vote-rigging legal criteria

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

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Sathit Wongnongtoey challenged the legal criteria used by Election Commission Secretary-General Sawang Boonmee regarding Senate vote-rigging cases.

•Sathit Wongnongtoey posted a critique on Facebook on August 24.
•Sathit Wongnongtoey disputed three criteria mentioned by Sawang Boonmee for referring Senate cases to the Supreme Court.
•Sathit Wongnongtoey cited Section 226 of the Constitution and the Organic Act on the Election of Senators to counter the arguments.

•On August 24, Sathit Wongnongtoey posted a message via his personal Facebook account.
•Sathit Wongnongtoey argued that the three criteria cited by Sawang Boonmee for referring cases to the Supreme Court are not found in Section 226 of the Constitution.
•Sathit Wongnongtoey cited Section 226 of the Constitution, stating the Election Commission must petition the Supreme Court if a candidate commits fraud or is aware of others' fraud.
•Sathit Wongnongtoey referenced Section 70 of the Organic Act on the Election of Senators regarding penalties for candidates or non-candidates who violate conditions.
•Sathit Wongnongtoey cited Section 76 of the Organic Act on the Election of Senators regarding penalties for political party executives or political office holders who assist candidates.
•Sathit Wongnongtoey accused Sawang Boonmee of fabricating new principles, suggesting an intent to assist certain individuals.
•The dispute concerns the criteria for sending complaints regarding Senate vote-rigging (Hua Saw) to the Supreme Court.

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Sathit Wongnongtoey

"Do not fabricate; be clear. Do not create new principles as if intending to help someone."

อย่ามั่วครับ ต้องชัดเจน อย่าสร้างหลักการใหม่ เหมือนจงใจจะช่วยใครครับ

Sathit Wongnongtoey(สาทิตย์ วงศ์หนองเตย)

A Party-List MP and Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party.

Sawang Boonmee(แสวง บุญมี)

Secretary-General of the Election Commission.

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)

The political party of which Sathit Wongnongtoey is a Deputy Leader.

Election Commission(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)

The body responsible for overseeing elections, headed by Secretary-General Sawang Boonmee.

Constitution(รัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The supreme law, specifically Section 226, cited regarding the referral of fraud cases to the Supreme Court.

Organic Act on the Election of Senators(พระราชบัญญัติประกอบรัฐธรรมนูญว่าด้วยการเลือกตั้ง สว.)

The law cited by Sathit Wongnongtoey specifically Sections 70 and 76 regarding election violations.