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Thanaporn warns People's Party on Senator attacks

Thanaporn warns People's Party on Senator attacks

Thairath•Politics•51m ago

Reader Briefing

Political analyst Thanaporn Sriyangkool warns the People's Party that attacking all Senators could obstruct efforts to amend the constitution.

•Thanaporn Sriyangkool analyzed the People's Party's reaction to the Election Commission's resolution regarding Senator election cases on September 16, 2026.
•The Election Commission's resolution involves proceedings against 77 accused individuals, including 26 current Senators.
•Thanaporn Sriyangkool urged the Election Commission to apply the same standards to the 'Orange Senators' as they do for others.

Overview

•On September 16, 2026, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanaporn Sriyangkool commented on the People's Party's stance toward the Election Commission's resolution on Senator elections.
•Thanaporn Sriyangkool stated that the attempt to use the case to pressure the government reflects a hope to change the political power axis.
•Thanaporn Sriyangkool argued that the presence of Pol. Lt. Gen. Boonchan Nuansai among the accused contradicts claims that the Election Commission helps all 'Blue' affiliates.
•Thanaporn Sriyangkool called for the Election Commission to use the same standards to investigate the 'Orange Senators' and activities at Jupiter Room, Muang Thong Thani.
•Thanaporn Sriyangkool warned that the People's Party's strategy of attacking Senators collectively could destroy opportunities for constitutional amendment by creating hostility with the Senate.
•Thanaporn Sriyangkool assessed that the Election Commission's resolution does not automatically force Anutin Charnvirakul's government from power or lead to an immediate house dissolution.
•Thanaporn Sriyangkool noted that witness number 16, identified as Ekarat Changlao, had changed testimony, which requires investigation regarding credibility and claims of intimidation.

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Key Quotes

Thanaporn Sriyangkool

"If anyone says they can help their own, please explain the case of Mr. Boonchan to me reasonably."

ถ้าใครบอกว่าช่วยพวกเดียวกันได้ ช่วยอธิบายกรณีคุณบุญจันทร์ให้ผมฟังหน่อย อธิบายอย่างเป็นเหตุเป็นผล

Key Entities

Person

Thanaporn Sriyangkool(ธนพร ศรียางกูล)

A political analyst who warned the People's Party about its strategy toward the Senate.

Boonchan Nuansai(บุญจันทร์ นวลสาย)

A Police Lieutenant General who is among the accused in the Senator election case.

Newin Chidchob(เนวิน ชิดชอบ)ℹ️

A person stated by Thanaporn Sriyangkool to be close to Boonchan Nuansai.

Somjet Rimpapun(สมเจตน์ ริมปภัณฑ์)

An individual mentioned as being among the accused in the Senator election case.

Supachai Phosuk(ศุภชัย โพธิ์สุข)

An individual mentioned as being among the accused in the Senator election case.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The head of the government mentioned by Thanaporn Sriyangkool.

Ekarat Changlao(เอกราช ช่างเหลา)

Witness number 16 who changed their testimony in the case.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party criticized by Thanaporn Sriyangkool for attacking Senators collectively.

Election Commission(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)

The agency responsible for deciding the cases regarding the selection of Senators.

Place

Jupiter Room, Muang Thong Thani(ห้องจูปิเตอร์ เมืองทองธานี)

A location associated with activities of the 'Orange Senators' and requested for investigation.

Law

Constitution(รัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The supreme law that the People's Party and Thanaporn Sriyangkool seek to amend or draft a new version of.

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