Supachai counters claims of plot to topple Bhumjaithai Party

Thairath•Politics•10d ago

Reader Briefing

Supachai Jaisamut of the Bhumjaithai Party denied allegations of Senator collusion and claimed a political plot to destroy his party using state agencies.

•Supachai Jaisamut responded to opposition debates regarding the Election Commission's investigation into Senator collusion on September 10, 2026.
•Supachai Jaisamut alleged that a plan exists to use the DSI and Royal Thai Police to frame the Bhumjaithai Party.
•The House of Representatives voted 277 to 137 to approve Section 32 of the Annual Budget Expenditure Act for 2027.

Overview

•On September 10, 2026, the House of Representatives met to consider the Annual Budget Expenditure Act for 2027.
•Opposition members debated the budget of independent organizations, specifically focusing on the Election Commission's investigation into Senator collusion.
•Supachai Jaisamut stated that 229 accused individuals were targeted based on a predetermined agenda written on a single piece of paper.
•Supachai Jaisamut claimed the government plans to use the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Royal Thai Police as tools to destroy the Bhumjaithai Party.
•Supachai Jaisamut alleged that Senator collusion also occurred among 'orange' group candidates at the Jim Thompson and a hotel near Don Mueang Airport.
•Supachai Jaisamut warned that a more shocking development regarding the case would occur on September 14, 2026.
•The meeting resolved to approve Section 32 with 277 votes in favor, 137 against, 53 abstentions, and 4 non-votes.

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Key Entities

Person

Supachai Jaisamut(ศุภชัย ใจสมุทร)ℹ️

A party-list MP of the Bhumjaithai Party who clarified issues on behalf of the Election Commission.

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

A political party that Supachai Jaisamut claims is being targeted for destruction by state agencies.

Election Commission(กกต.)

The independent organization whose investigation into Senator collusion was debated in parliament.

Department of Special Investigation (DSI)(ดีเอสไอ)

An agency alleged by Supachai Jaisamut to be used as a tool to frame politicians.

Royal Thai Police(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ(สตช.))ℹ️

An agency alleged by Supachai Jaisamut to be used as a tool to destroy the Bhumjaithai Party.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body where the budget bill was considered on September 10, 2026.

Law

Annual Budget Expenditure Act for 2027(พ.ร.บ.งบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปี 2570)

The legislation being considered by the House of Representatives.

Place

Jim Thompson(จิมทอมป์สัน)

A location where Supachai Jaisamut alleged 'orange' group candidates discussed Senator collusion.