Sawaeng Apologizes, Denies Challenging People's Authority Over Election Comments

On February 4, 2024, Sawaeng Boonmee, Secretary of the Election Commission, posted on his personal Facebook about appearing on a news program to address social concerns regarding recent election preparations. He explained that his comments about election committee trust were meant as a principled statement, emphasizing that election committees must earn public confidence. He acknowledged that media took his statement out of context, potentially creating misunderstandings, and apologized for any communication that made people uncomfortable or created a negative election atmosphere.