Phoomtham Exposes Massive Vote-Buying in Election, Urges Citizens to Choose MPs Without Monetary Influence

On January 30, 2026, Phoomtham Wetchayachai, a Pheu Thai Party leader, posted on his personal Facebook about critical issues undermining public confidence in the election system. He highlighted several concerning practices: 1. Widespread vote-buying at an unprecedented scale 2. Misuse of state power by political party executives 3. Manipulation of government officials, including administrative staff, village heads, and local police 4. Intimidation and interference with opposing party candidates Phoomtham reported receiving complaints from multiple provinces including Kanchanaburi, Sisaket, Kalasin, and Ubon Ratchathani about these unethical practices. He emphasized that such actions deeply undermine the principles of fair, transparent, and equal elections, which are the heart of democracy. He called on election committees, state officials, and political parties to strictly adhere to legal frameworks. Most importantly, he urged citizens to choose MPs and parties based on merit, not money, stating that only transparent and pure elections can lead to political stability and credibility. "The country doesn't need victories achieved through state power or money," Phoomtham declared. "What we need are victories that truly come from the people's voices."