Chaiyaphum: "Natthawut" has revealed a deliberate attempt to cover up and deceive the public following the prosecutor's rejection of a collusion case involving senators, which charged only 8 out of an alleged 1,200 individuals. He highlighted that the case file was incomplete and suggested there was an intention to shield powerful figures while keeping the matter quiet. Declaring it a ticking time bomb stemming from the MOA, Nattawut claimed he had repeatedly warned the "Orange" faction, yet they ignored the warnings.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nattawut Saikua, a campaign assistant for the Pheu Thai Party, addressed a rally at the Kaeng Khro District Office in Chaiyaphum Province, urging the public to witness the consequences of the MOA government and the transfer of state power to the blue party. He explained that a major crime occurred before the MOA government: the Senate collusion case. This law, drafted by coup leaders as a constitution, aimed to suppress the Pheu Thai Party by establishing 200 senators with the right to elect the prime minister. Evidence emerged post-election suggesting these senators were selected through collusion, implicating 1,200 individuals. Legal proceedings followed, supported by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI). However, only 8 were accused, leading to cabinet reshuffles within the Pheu Thai government due to political party implications.
Mr. Nattawut further revealed that on January 16, the Special Prosecutor's Office returned the case file to the DSI, stating that the collusion case, including money laundering charges, involved only 8 suspects out of 1,200. He criticized the incomplete case file, noting that money laundering charges require prior charges. Key political figures were not implicated, leading to the prosecutor's rejection. He questioned the intentional concealment of the case and the misuse of power to blindfold the public, attributing the damage to the MOA government.
He addressed Prime Minister Anutin, questioning if he was aware of the Special Prosecutor's Office returning the case due to incomplete evidence. Nattawut suggested there might be an intention to protect high-ranking officials and urged for awareness of this issue.
Nattawut warned the Orange Party that the prosecution's rejection of the case upheld fairness and prevented a scenario where only 8 "small fry" were charged while 1,200 escaped. He emphasized the duty to protect the country's justice system, urging against abusing power and highlighting the need for straightforward handling of the matter. He criticized the Orange Party for ignoring warnings and urged support for Pheu Thai in future elections, applauding the Attorney General's office for rejecting the case and maintaining legal integrity.