Democrats Won't Back Down: New Evidence in Saksiam Case, Set to Request NACC Review
Democrats are pushing for a Supreme Court review of the NACC's dismissal of corruption charges against former Transport Minister Saksiam Chidchob, citing newly discovered evidence of ministerial interference in procurement processes. A join
On May 5, 2569, Democrat Party deputy leader Satit Wongnongtoy announced progress on the case involving former Transport Minister Saksiam Chidchob, whose stock-holding allegations were dismissed by the NACC. A joint task force between the Democrat Party and Thai Rak Thai Party is rushing to prepare a petition under Article 236 of the Constitution, gathering signatures from lawmakers to submit to the House Speaker for referral to the Supreme Court to appoint an independent investigator to examine the NACC's conduct in this matter, citing concerns that the NACC's decision contradicts the facts.
Satit revealed the key new evidence: an administrative order issued by Saksiam when he served as minister requiring relevant agencies to inform the minister before any procurement bidding process. The party contends this order demonstrates interference with legal procedures and constitutes a clear conflict of interest under anti-corruption law—a matter the NACC never fully examined. The petition draft is expected to be completed within this week, with submission to the NACC early next week to request a review of the original ruling, to ensure proper standards of transparency and accountability in scrutinizing political officeholders.
