Sudarat Slams EC Over Corruption Probe, Demands End to Prosecuting Whistleblowers

Khaosod•Politics•8h ago

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Former Thai Ruam Ruam Party leader Sudarat criticizes the Election Commission (EC) for allegedly prosecuting citizens who reported election irregularities.

•Veteran politician Sudarat Keyurapan criticized the Election Commission (EC) for its handling of election transparency issues.
•Sudarat accused the EC of prosecuting citizens who reported irregularities, instead of investigating them.
•She urged the EC on February 17, 2026, to cease prosecuting whistleblowers and to publicly disclose evidence regarding election ballot stub handling.
•Sudarat warned that the public may take legal action against responsible EC officials if the body continues to misuse its power.

Overview

•On February 17, 2026, Khunying Sudarat Keyurapan, former leader of the Thai Ruam Ruam Party, criticized the Election Commission (EC).
•The criticism stems from alleged lack of transparency in the handling of election ballot stubs, with evidence suggesting a violation of regulations requiring stubs to be kept in ballot boxes.
•The EC has allegedly established an agency to prosecute officials and citizens who reported irregularities.
•Khunying Sudarat Keyurapan stated that the EC's primary role is to reveal the truth to the public, not to prosecute concerned citizens.
•Citizens are seeking transparency and verifiable evidence, not excuses, which is why the EC should disclose all evidence.
•Khunying Sudarat Keyurapan warned that the public may use legal means to sue responsible EC officials if the commission continues to misuse its authority to cover up its mistakes.
•Citizens who have provided evidence of irregularities are being targeted for prosecution by the EC.
•The public expects the EC to release all evidence to provide transparency and address public doubt.

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Key Quotes

คุณหญิงสุดารัตน์ เกยุราพันธุ์

"Most shameful is the EC establishing an agency to persecute officials and concerned citizens who shared video clips and photos of irregularities."

สิ่งที่น่าอับอายที่สุดคือ การที่ กกต. ตั้งหน่วยงานขึ้นมาเพื่อไล่บี้เอาผิดกับเจ้าหน้าที่ประจำหน่วยและประชาชนที่หวังดี นำคลิปวิดีโอและภาพถ่ายความผิดปกติมาเผยแพร่

คุณหญิงสุดารัตน์ เกยุราพันธุ์

"The EC's main duty today is not prosecuting and silencing citizens, but revealing all evidence to the public to end doubts."

หน้าที่หลักของ กกต. ในวันนี้ไม่ใช่การไล่ฟ้องปิดปากประชาชน แต่คือการนำหลักฐานทั้งหมดออกมาตีแผ่ความจริงต่อสาธารณชนให้สิ้นสงสัย

Key Entities

Person

Sudarat Keyurapan(สุดารัตน์)ℹ️

Former leader of the Thai Ruam Ruam Party who criticized the Election Commission regarding election irregularities.

Organization

Election Commission (EC)(กกต.)ℹ️

The Thai regulatory body criticized by Sudarat Keyurapan for its handling of election transparency and prosecution of citizens reporting irregularities.

Thai Ruam Ruam Party (TSRP)(พรรคไทยสร้างไทย (ทสท.))ℹ️

The political party formerly led by Sudarat Keyurapan, the party from which she is making her statements.