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Srisuwan files to dissolve People's Party over IO Spectre C

Srisuwan files to dissolve People's Party over IO Spectre C

Thansettakij•Politics•11h ago

Reader Briefing

A political activist has requested the dissolution of the People's Party, alleging the use of information operations (IO) through a private company named Spectre C and concerns over personal data collection.

  • •Srisuwan Janyathorn filed a petition with the Election Commission (EC) on February 17, 2026, seeking the dissolution of the People's Party.
  • •The petition targets alleged information operations (IO) conducted via the company Spectre C and the collection of 'Laser ID' from members.
  • •The activist questions the role of Pannikar Wanich in clarifying allegations and the lack of direct response from Spectre C.
  • •Concerns are also raised over potential violations of personal data privacy and constitutional rights regarding the 'Laser ID' collection.

Overview

  • •On February 17, 2026, Srisuwan Janyathorn visited the Election Commission (EC) in order to file a petition.
  • •Srisuwan Janyathorn filed a petition with the EC requesting the dissolution of the People's Party.
  • •The petition is due to allegations of information operations (IO) conducted through the private company Spectre C.
  • •The petition cites concerns regarding the collection of 'Laser ID' from members, potentially violating personal data privacy.
  • •Srisuwan Janyathorn questioned Pannikar Wanich's capacity in clarifying allegations against the party.
  • •Srisuwan Janyathorn highlighted that Article 32 of the Constitution on privacy is superior to other laws.
  • •The EC is tasked with investigating whether these allegations are sufficient to impact the party's status.
  • •The EC and the party registrar will determine if further investigation is warranted, potentially leading to legal action.

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Key Quotes

Srisuwan Janyathorn*
"Pannikar Wanich, currently spokesperson for the Progressive Movement and formerly a campaign aide for the People's Party, has come out to clarify the allegations. I want to know in what capacity she is clarifying."
การที่พรรณิการ์ วานิช ซึ่งปัจจุบันเป็นโฆษกคณะก้าวหน้า และเคยเป็นผู้ช่วยหาเสียงพรรคประชาชน ออกมาชี้แจงข้อกล่าวหา จึงอยากทราบว่าการออกมาชี้แจงนั้นอยู่ในฐานะใด
Srisuwan Janyathorn*
"Although the party leader explained that permission was obtained and it's only for identity verification, Mr. Srisuwan believes Article 32 of the Constitution on the right to privacy is the supreme law."
แม้หัวหน้าพรรคจะชี้แจงว่า ได้ขออนุญาตอย่างถูกต้อง และใช้เพื่อยืนยันตัวตนเท่านั้น แต่ นายศรีสุวรรณ เห็นว่า บทบัญญัติรัฐธรรมนูญมาตรา 32 ว่าด้วยสิทธิในความเป็นส่วนตัว เป็นกฎหมายแม่บทที่อยู่เหนือกฎหมายอื่น

Key Entities

Person

Srisuwan Janyathorn*(ศรีสุวรรณ จรรยา)ℹ️
Leader of the 'Rak Chart Rak Paendin' Organization who filed a petition to dissolve the People's Party.
Pannikar Wanich(พรรณิการ์ วานิช)ℹ️
Spokesperson for the Progressive Movement and former campaign aide for the People's Party, who has issued clarifications on the allegations.

Organization

Election Commission (EC)(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง (กกต.))ℹ️
The body responsible for overseeing elections in Thailand, which received the petition for party dissolution.
People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
The political party whose dissolution is being sought by Srisuwan Janyathorn.
IO Spectre C(ไอโอ Spectre C)
A private company accused of conducting information operations (IO) for the People's Party.
Progressive Movement(คณะก้าวหน้า)
A political group of which Pannikar Wanich is the spokesperson.

Law

Political Party Act(พ.ร.ป.ว่าด้วยพรรคการเมือง)
The law under which potential violations by political parties are examined, including the use of funds and engagement in forbidden activities.
Section 92(มาตรา 92)
A section of the Political Party Act that grants the EC the authority to petition the Constitutional Court to dissolve a party.
Article 32(มาตรา 32)
A constitutional article concerning the right to privacy, which Srisuwan Janyathorn cited as potentially violated by the 'Laser ID' collection.