At 9:30 a.m. on August 4, 2569 at Parliament, the opposition coalition coordination committee, led by Priset Wachrasin (a party-list MP and deputy leader of the People's Party) as opposition coalition chair, held an event titled "2nd Anniversary of Senate Election: Investigating Evidence in the Senate Seat Fraud Case (Special Section) – How Far Can We Trust the Election Commission?" Witnesses including Sarinthon Sondhisirikrit, Pol. Lt. Col. Pian Piamsuasdee, and Pol. Col. Manas Nakhonsri, a former Election Commission inspector, shared information.

Sarinthon stated that what surprised her most was that the Election Commission announced through a microphone that no documents would be allowed in the voting round—people could do whatever they wanted, then hand out new Senate candidate sets afterward. Many people began copying, thinking they would get away with it, but she never expected such large-scale fraud. More seriously, Ritchu Kaewlaai carried a briefcase and brought cameras, openly stating names without fear of lawsuits, only telling the truth.

Sarinthon further revealed that some alternate senators carried files into the voting room in the afternoon, which she found suspicious. After 1 a.m., she witnessed what appeared to be fraudulent processes and asked who the top authority was, being told it was Sawaeng Boonmee. After speaking with Sawaeng, she saw Khamrop walk in. She later took a vacation in Japan, then filed a case at the Supreme Court, but was told she had no standing to sue. When asked whom to sue if the Election Commission acted wrongly, she was told to file at the Corruption and Misconduct Court. She appealed after the first ruling rejected her case.

Sarinthon also disclosed that after the election, she investigated many candidates' qualifications and found a 40-year-old applicant with suspicious credentials—claiming 10 years as a military school instructor but verification showed this was false. Another claimed to be a nurse at a hospital, but this also proved untrue. She filed a complaint with the Election Commission on November 25, 2567, but received no response, and that person became a current senator.

Pol. Lt. Col. Pian noted that running for Senate exposed him to a contemptible process of seizing power by people claiming honor. He saw signs of dishonesty and filed a complaint with the Election Commission on June 24, 2567, noting that some applicants held national ID cards and even debt collectors by morning became Senate candidates by afternoon. Questions arose about who paid the 2,500-baht registration fee, and the Election Commission allowed unqualified candidates—those without 10 years' experience or with disqualifying factors—to apply. One person even vouched for multiple candidates on the same date.

Pol. Lt. Col. Pian added that he filed a police complaint on July 30, 2567, but after two months there was still no progress. On September 18, 2567, Cherdsakdi Netgeuakul, a former Senate candidate, filed a court case as an eligible candidate.

On August 4, Deputy Superintendent Chalat Homsing of Khlong Luang Station revealed that officers responded on August 3 at approximately 10:30 p.m. to a report of a fatal stabbing in a commercial building in Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani. Officers including Major Vishnurak Prommesat and investigation sergeant Chaiyawit Chaithawar arrived with forensic and medical examiners from Thammasat Hospital's Institute of Forensic Medicine. The victim, identified as Min Min Lat, a 44-year-old Myanmar national, was found dead with two stab wounds—one to the upper abdomen and one to the left chest. A bloody kitchen knife used in the attack was recovered from the second-floor balcony. Witness testimony from three people, translated through an interpreter, revealed that the victim and suspect were friends drinking together on the fourth floor when the suspect demanded repayment of a 300 baht debt. When the victim refused, the suspect fatally stabbed him twice and fled, abandoning the knife on the second-floor balcony. The three witnesses attempted to help the victim but he had already died, prompting them to contact police. Deputy Superintendent Chalat stated that the suspect, a Myanmar national who works at a flower shop in Thai Market, has been identified and police have obtained an arrest warrant. Officers from Khlong Luang Station, Pathum Thani Provincial Police, and Region 1 Police are actively pursuing the suspect for prosecution.

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has launched SRT Express One Price, a nationwide parcel delivery service with fixed pricing: 70 baht per item for same-line shipments and 100 baht per item for cross-line deliveries. According to Methaphat Suntharawerapath, director of the SRT's public relations center, the service invites the public, online entrepreneurs, retailers, and anyone needing to send small packages to use the flat-rate rail transport service under the concept "One Price, All Costs Covered." This allows customers to know delivery fees in advance without calculating distance-based charges, making expense planning and cost control easier.

The service handles express parcels and small packages weighing up to 2 kilograms and measuring no more than 50 × 50 × 50 centimeters, ideal for documents, clothing, household items, online goods, and souvenirs. It leverages the railway network across the country to provide a convenient, swift, and accessible shipping option. The quoted rates are all-inclusive with no additional fees or surcharges, making the service suitable for individuals, online entrepreneurs, and small businesses seeking efficient shipping cost management.

Rail transport also offers security and reliability benefits through fixed train schedules, enabling efficient shipment planning and pickup. Interested parties can inquire at railway stations nationwide, the SRT Customer Relations Center at 1690 (24-hour hotline), the SRT PR Team Facebook page, or visit www.railway.co.th.

Bangkok—On August 4, Pattaraphon Kengrungruangchai, Bangkok city councilor from Bang Sue District representing the Thai Phakam Party and president of Bangkok's city council, discussed the vote-rigging case. She confirmed receiving a letter from Srisuwan Janya, leader of the Thai Patriots Network, which she deemed significant. Representatives from the Thai Democrats and Pheu Thai Life parties indicated they would also submit documents but said they could not specify their channel yet, as they had not reviewed the materials. However, Srisuwan's submission clearly concerns ethics and falls under Bangkok council conduct codes.

The next step involves the council secretariat verifying that the complaint meets procedural requirements before forwarding it to the council for a formal fact-finding committee vote. The committee will comprise 13 council members and must reach one of two conclusions: founded or unfounded. Should the committee find the complaint founded, it will be escalated to establish an ethics committee of 13–14 members, chaired by a deputy council president.

The ethics committee will issue one of two findings: serious or minor misconduct. Minor violations result in a warning, while serious violations trigger a removal recommendation requiring a simple majority vote to initiate removal proceedings, followed by a two-thirds majority to formally expel the member. When asked whether findings must go to the Interior Ministry or if the ministry will investigate separately, Pattaraphon expressed uncertainty but noted that the Democrats had indicated sending their complaint through the ministry, potentially delaying their submission compared to Srisuwan's direct filing. She said legal clarification is needed on whether multiple complaints about the same matter require one or separate investigations. Regarding timeline, she confirmed the fact-finding committee has 30 days to report findings but did not specify an overall deadline.

On August 4 at the Nang Hong Canal community in Bangkok, Thammanat Prommapan, leader of the Kla Tham party, and colleagues including Thanakarit Jitrareyratna, director of the party's complaint center, visited fire-affected residents near Rama VI to distribute aid and update them on reconstruction plans, housing assistance measures, and temporary accommodation options for all 58 affected families.

Thammanat said he has been deeply concerned since learning of the families' hardship, as most victims are low-income Bangkok residents. He noted from past experience that early disaster attention often fades over time, leaving affected people forgotten even as problems remain unresolved. He learned that many families have scattered—some staying with relatives, others returning to their hometowns—making it harder for them to coordinate aid requests. He assigned Thanakarit to track the situation and provide sustained assistance in the party's name.

Thammanat explained that before entering politics, he had continuously supported disaster victims through his Thammanat Prommapan Foundation. He stressed that when crises occur, all sectors must participate in solutions, not just the state. Civil society, the private sector, and charities can accelerate relief and support those in urgent need. He cited his experience in Haad Yai, Songkhla, during floods, where he spent two nights and helped over 600 people with support from volunteers and businesses working without expectation of reward, demonstrating the power of public and private sector solidarity.

Although not in government now, Thammanat said his experience in administration and relief work teaches him that bureaucratic procedures take time. He instructed Thanakarit to expedite aid through either the party or foundation without waiting for official channels. He particularly wants to prevent all 58 families from scattering to relatives' homes or their hometowns, as dispersal weakens their collective voice in negotiations with authorities.

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