Thai Party Official Sues iLaw Director Over Vote-Buying Claims
An Ang Thong MP and Bhumjaithai Party executive sued iLaw director Yingchip Archananth over his disclosure of vote-buying allegations mentioning the politician's name in a Senate case. Kraiwut Prasitanantakul denies wrongdoing and says he h
On August 3, 2025, at Parliament, Kraiwut Prasitanantakul, an Ang Thong MP and Bhumjaithai Party executive board member, discussed the lawsuit against Yingchip Archananth, the iLaw director who disclosed evidence in a Senate vote-buying case that mentioned Kraiwut's name. He said he retained a lawyer in Ang Thong Province to pursue the case.
Kraiwut noted that being accused alongside the party as an executive board member made it necessary to pursue legal action, even if he would not have been bothered by a personal accusation alone. He stated that all allegations are old and contained no new information when Yingchip made his statement. As a person accused—not a suspect—Kraiwut said he has already provided information and clarified the matter with the Election Commission (EC). He believes the EC will rule fairly and impartially, focusing on whether solid evidence exists rather than treating the case as an emotional or political issue.
When asked if he worried the case might be taken out of context, Kraiwut said he hopes the EC will decide on principles of fairness for all parties. If there is evidence such as financial trails, he wants the EC to investigate transparently and resolve doubts. He emphasized that Bhumjaithai leaders and executives have been made defendants in public opinion but maintain their innocence and have done nothing wrong. Though parts of society have already judged them, he appealed for fairness and said the party stands ready to cooperate with the EC, expressing no concern but hoping for a straightforward ruling.
