Election Commission Dismisses Charges Against Bhumjaithai Party Officials

At 08:55 on September 15, 2025, at Government House, Nabhipol Srisarppang, a Prime Minister's Office minister and Bhumjaithai party leader, welcomed the Election Commission's decision not to file charges against party executives in a parliamentary vote-buying case. He described the dismissal as natural for any accused person and praised the commission for applying the law, constitution, and regulations fairly while carefully examining evidence without yielding to external pressure.

When asked if he felt relieved, Nabhipol said it was normal to feel relief when charges are dismissed, but he commended the Election Commission for its impartial use of authority rather than acting as a mere postal carrier under coercion. He noted the party had not yet discussed filing its own lawsuits and raised concerns about how confidential information had been disclosed and weaponized against the party in public discourse.

Nabhipol confirmed that other cases remained active and stated his intention to pursue charges against Yingluck Achananond, iLaw director, within 90 days if necessary, while noting no new charges were planned against Priset Wachrasindu, a People's Party list MP, beyond parliamentary proceedings.

Deputy Interior Minister Jedsada Thaiseehusband, an Uthai Thani MP for Bhumjaithai, said he felt unchanged by the ruling, believing the Election Commission had reviewed the evidence fairly. He expressed confidence in the evidence and noted he had been abroad during the alleged incident, so he did not fully understand the testimony being discussed. On the question of pursuing legal action against those who disclosed information, Jedsada declined, saying he viewed himself as a public figure and would let the public decide.