Politician Urges Election Chief to Prosecute Senate Case Fairly
Democrat MP Chuan Leekpai warned the Election Commission to rule fairly on a Senate selection dispute case, saying independent bodies risk bias when their own members were appointed through a flawed system.
Chuan Leekpai, a Democratic Party list member of parliament, has publicly criticized the cycle of corruption spreading through government agencies and independent organizations. In a special address at the opening of the National Art Exhibition and International Art Exchange 2026 on August 8, Chuan argued that politics, economics, and society must uphold quality standards, otherwise people suffer. He highlighted the hypocrisy where civil servants purchase positions for hundreds of thousands of baht to earn tens of thousands annually, while politicians who spend millions buying votes view politics as a profit-driven business, perpetuating corruption that has spread to government agencies and independent bodies.
Chuan expressed concern about interference in the Senate selection process, noting that the Senate election dispute case demonstrates problems within independent organizations. He questioned whether the Election Commission, whose members were appointed by the current Senate—which many view as emerging from a rigged system—would dare make independent rulings. However, Chuan stated he still believes good people exist in society and is writing a letter to encourage the Election Commission chairman to uphold what is right and wrong fairly.
Regarding repaying political debts, Chuan suggested that if someone gains a position through another's help, they should repay that debt through proper customs like attending the person's funeral when they pass away, rather than compromising justice by making wrong decisions right or right decisions wrong simply to keep corrupt politicians in power.
