Opposition to Present New Evidence in Senate Fraud Case
Opposition leaders plan to present new evidence in the Senate fraud case at a Bangkok forum on August 29, challenging the Election Commission's investigation into what they describe as an incomplete probe involving a broader network of poli
On August 29, opposition leaders in the House will hold a final forum on the Senate fraud case at Pullman King Power Hotel in Bangkok, potentially presenting evidence that goes beyond what has already been disclosed. Phandith Nhuamchaimman, a Bangkok representative from the Pheu Thai Party, announced the forum on August 24 at Parliament, noting that it may reveal compelling evidence.
On August 28, a separate seminar will be held by parliamentary committees, independent agencies, prosecutors, state enterprises, and government organizations, with participation from Abhisit Vejjajiva, head of the Democrat Party, and former Deputy Prime Minister Bawornsakdi Uwanno. Phandith criticized the Election Commission for limiting charges to only eight individuals, questioning who made the real decisions and who controlled the money trail. He called the investigation incomplete, suggesting it only identified one visible point of contact while ignoring the broader network involving political operatives, vote-buying coordinators, and money brokers.
Anusorn Kaewvichian, a Nonthaburi representative from Pheu Thai, called for the Election Commission itself—not merely its secretary—to hold a press conference and explain the investigation's progress. He noted that the secretary has been making statements in the commission's stead, creating confusion about who speaks with authority and on what basis decisions are being made.
