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Udon Thani 'Uncle Waeng' Reveals Vote-Buying Clip for Transparent Elections

Udon Thani 'Uncle Waeng' Reveals Vote-Buying Clip for Transparent Elections

MGR Online•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A man known as 'Uncle Waeng' has come forward to confirm the authenticity of a vote-buying video clip in Udon Thani, asserting his actions stem from a desire for electoral transparency.

  • •'Uncle Waeng' has confirmed that a video showing vote-buying in Udon Thani's Nong Han district (Constituency 5) is genuine.
  • •He stated he is not afraid of repercussions but fears a lack of transparency in elections.
  • •Villagers who received money in the clip have also come forward as witnesses.
  • •A political candidate has denied involvement and filed a defamation lawsuit against the clip's creator.

Overview

  • •On February 3, an incident involving the distribution of 500 baht per person for votes occurred in Don Hai Sok Subdistrict, Nong Han District, Udon Thani.
  • •'Uncle Waeng', the creator of the video, filed a report at the Nong Han Police Station on February 15 to confirm the video's authenticity.
  • •'Uncle Waeng' stated that the clip is real, unedited, and not staged, emphasizing his concern for fair elections.
  • •Villagers who received money in the clip have come forward to provide evidence to investigators and confirmed the event's reality.
  • •Election officials are preparing to interview witnesses and may grant immunity to those who cooperate.
  • •Prospective MP Bua-ngern Rodkhanmuang of the Pheu Thai Party has denied knowing the individuals in the clip.
  • •Bua-ngern Rodkhanmuang has filed a complaint against 'Uncle Waeng' for defamation and transmitting false information to a computer system.
  • •'Uncle Waeng' reiterated his fear of injustice and lack of transparency in elections more than fear of death.

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Key Quotes

ลุงแหวง (Uncle Waeng)
"I am not afraid of dying, but I am afraid of injustice and unfair elections. The country's laws still exist."
ผมไม่กลัวตาย แต่กลัวความไม่ถูกต้อง กลัวการเลือกตั้งไม่โปร่งใส กฎหมายบ้านเมืองยังมีอยู่

Key Entities

Person

Uncle Waeng(ลุงแหวง)
The individual who filmed and revealed a vote-buying video clip in Udon Thani.
Bua-ngern Rodkhanmuang(นางบัวเงิน รอดขันเมือง)
A prospective Member of Parliament from the Pheu Thai Party who has denied involvement in the vote-buying incident and has lodged a complaint.
Phanumart Jitwasinkul(นายภาณุมาศ จิตรวศินกุล)
The individual, also known as 'Hia Pieak', who is providing legal support to 'Uncle Waeng'.

Place

Nong Han Police Station(สถานีตำรวจภูธรหนองหาน)
The police station where 'Uncle Waeng' filed his report regarding the vote-buying clip.
Constituency 5, Nong Han District(เขตเลือกตั้งที่ 5 อำเภอหนองหาน)
The electoral district in Udon Thani where a vote-buying incident, captured in a video, allegedly took place.
Udon Thani(อุดรธานี)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where the reported vote-buying incident and subsequent legal actions occurred.
Don Hai Sok Subdistrict(ต.ดอนหายโศก)
The specific subdistrict within Nong Han District, Udon Thani, where villagers reportedly received money for votes.

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
The political party of prospective MP Bua-ngern Rodkhanmuang, who is involved in the vote-buying controversy.