MP Demands Election Commission Redo Report Over Data Discrepancies
An MP called for the Election Commission to revise its performance reports due to data discrepancies, citing delays in investigations and questioning the impartiality of five commissioners appointed by the current Senate.
On September 16, 2025, during a parliamentary session to receive reports on the Election Commission's performance for fiscal years 2567 and 2568, chaired by Lertsakdi Pathanachaigul, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thawee Sodsong, a People's Party list MP, argued that the Election Commission should prepare a revised report due to conflicting information. The fiscal year 2567 report was published in September 2568, while the fiscal year 2568 report was only completed in August 2569, containing discrepancies that he felt would undermine parliamentary credibility.
Thawee stated that while investigation and prosecution are the Election Commission's responsibilities, the agency has failed to comply with the law requiring prompt investigation. He pointed out that the Election Commission's secretary took the matter to the Constitutional Court on March 18, 2568—ten months after the Senate election on June 26, 2567—despite complaints being filed immediately on election day, which he described as a violation of law that undermines public confidence.
Thawee also disputed the Election Commission chairman's claim that the case could be handled separately, arguing that the law prevents joint offenders from testifying, making separate proceedings contrary to the intent to hold commanding officers and those involved in electoral interference accountable. He highlighted that Witness Number 21/26, who received the highest score of 68 points, is also implicated in the case. Most significantly, he expressed lack of confidence in the Election Commission because five of its seven members are considered to have conflicts of interest, as they were appointed by the current Senate.
