Worasit supports father Somkiat in Senate rigging case

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit states his father, Somkiat Liangprasit, is ready to prove facts after the ECT voted to sue 77 individuals for Senate election rigging.

•The Election Commission (ECT) voted to sue 77 accused individuals in a Senate election rigging case, including Somkiat Liangprasit.
•Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit spoke to the press at Government House on September 15, 2026.
•Worasit Liangprasit denied that the Bhumjaithai Party's executive committee meetings discussed Senate rigging plans.
•Worasit Liangprasit questioned the evidence provided by iLaw regarding meetings of the Bhumjaithai Party executive committee.

Overview

•On September 14, Worasit Liangprasit discussed the legal situation with Somkiat Liangprasit.
•Worasit Liangprasit stated that Somkiat Liangprasit is not stressed and is confident in proving the facts through the legal process.
•The Election Commission (ECT) has resolved to sue 77 accused individuals, including Somkiat Liangprasit, for Senate election rigging.
•Worasit Liangprasit asserted that the only connection between himself and the case is the father-son relationship with Somkiat Liangprasit.
•Worasit Liangprasit claimed that no discussions regarding Senate rigging ever occurred during the Bhumjaithai Party executive committee meetings.
•iLaw presented evidence alleging that plans for Senate rigging were discussed in the Bhumjaithai Party executive committee meetings.
•Worasit Liangprasit mentioned that witness Ekarat Changlao may have retracted his testimony, though Worasit Liangprasit was uncertain of the current status.

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Key Quotes

Worasit Liangprasit

"Was he in the meeting too?"

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Key Entities

Person

Worasit Liangprasit(วรศิษฎ์ เลียงประสิทธิ์)

Deputy Minister of Interior and son of Somkiat Liangprasit.

Somkiat Liangprasit(สมเกียรติ เลียงประสิทธิ์)

Father of Worasit Liangprasit and one of 77 individuals the ECT voted to sue for Senate rigging.

Ekarat Changlao(เอกราช ช่างเหลา)

A witness cited by iLaw regarding Senate rigging discussions.

Organization

Election Commission(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)

The agency that voted to sue 77 accused individuals in a Senate rigging case.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party whose executive committee is alleged by iLaw to have discussed Senate rigging plans.

iLaw

The organization that disclosed evidence regarding alleged Senate rigging plans within the Bhumjaithai Party.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Worasit Liangprasit gave an interview on September 15, 2026.