Bangkok Councilors File Complaint Over Alleged Vote Fraud
Opposition Bangkok councilors filed a corruption complaint at the NACC on August 5, alleging that People's Party members illegally voted on behalf of absent colleagues during a July 31 assembly meeting.
On August 5 at the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) office, Bangkok Metropolitan Assembly member Naphapol Jirakul of the Democratic Party, joined by Suthichai Virkulsumontr of the Move Forward Party, filed a formal complaint requesting an investigation into allegations that People's Party councilors illegally cast and voted on behalf of absent colleagues during the July 31 Bangkok Metropolitan Assembly meeting.
Naphapol stated that the Bangkok Metropolitan Assembly is responsible for enacting local ordinances for the public, so all councilors must act with accuracy, transparency, and strict legal compliance. He said the incident has raised serious public suspicion and warrants thorough investigation.
The complainants submitted evidence including the formal complaint letter, a recording of the meeting where the alleged incident occurred, and requested that the NACC summon all witnesses present. They called for strict legal penalties if those responsible are found guilty.
"We urge the NACC to conduct a serious and straightforward investigation into this vote-casting allegation," Naphapol said. "If wrongdoing is found, we request that the matter proceed through the full legal process."
