Somchai counters EC Chairman on right to criticize EC

Matichon•Politics•14h ago

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Former Election Commission member Somchai Srisutthiyakorn responded to criticism from EC Chairman Narong Klannwarin regarding the critique of the current EC's performance.

•On September 16, Somchai Srisutthiyakorn posted on Facebook to counter statements made by EC Chairman Narong Klannwarin.
•Narong Klannwarin had questioned why former EC members who once lived in the same house do not protect their former home.
•Somchai Srisutthiyakorn asserted that the EC house belongs to the people and that former members have the right to criticize new residents.
•The dispute follows an EC majority resolution to file petitions with the Supreme Court and pursue criminal charges against 77 individuals in a Senate election case.

Overview

•On September 16, Somchai Srisutthiyakorn used Facebook to respond to remarks by Narong Klannwarin.
•Narong Klannwarin questioned why certain former EC members criticize the current EC instead of protecting the institution they once served.
•Somchai Srisutthiyakorn stated that he could not prioritize helping his own group over the interests of the country.
•Somchai Srisutthiyakorn argued that the EC house is owned by the people and residents only stay for a designated term.
•Somchai Srisutthiyakorn warned that if the EC continues to ignore criticism and fails to maintain the institution, the community may eventually drive them out.
•The remarks from Narong Klannwarin occurred after the EC resolved to take legal action against 77 individuals regarding the Senate election.
•Narong Klannwarin maintains that the EC is performing its duties based on law, facts, reasons, and evidence.
•Narong Klannwarin emphasized that referring the case to the Supreme Court does not yet mean the 77 respondents are guilty.

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Key Quotes

Somchai Srisutthiyakorn

"Apologies that having lived in this house, I could not adhere to the principle of helping one's own group first; I pity the country."

ขออภัย ที่เคยอยู่บ้านนี้แล้วไม่สามารถยึดหลักว่า ต้องช่วยพวกเดียวกันก่อน สงสารประเทศ

Somchai Srisutthiyakorn

"This house is owned by the people; those granted the right to reside in it rotate according to their own terms."

บ้านหลังนี้ ประชาชนเป็นเจ้าของ ผู้ได้รับสิทธิอยู่อาศัยสับเปลี่ยนกันไปตามวาระของตน

Key Entities

Person

Somchai Srisutthiyakorn(สมชัย ศรีสุทธิยากร)

A former member of the Election Commission.

Narong Klannwarin(ณรงค์ กลั่นวารินทร์)

The Chairman of the Election Commission.

Organization

Election Commission(กกต.)

The organization responsible for overseeing elections, which recently resolved to take legal action against 77 individuals in a Senate election case.

Supreme Court(ศาลฎีกา)ℹ️

The court to which the Election Commission is filing petitions regarding the Senate election case.