Bangkok: The Senate collusion case is taking a new turn as Thepthai Senpong, a political observer, reveals potential retaliation against the Department of Special Investigation (DSI). Thepthai shared on his Facebook page, "Thepthai - Political Talk," that a movement has begun to retaliate against those probing the Senate collusion case.
According to Thai News Agency, the iLaw group and the opposition whip working group have systematically released documents concerning the Senate collusion case. These documents include names of 229 individuals, payment details, phone records, and information on network usage for collusion during the election. Additionally, the documents reveal meeting locations and other materials tied to Senate collusion or fraud.
The House of Representatives recently witnessed a debate over the 2027 annual budget bill, where opposition parties, including the People's Party and the Democrat Party, clashed with the Bhumjaithai Party, which was defending the Election Commission (EC) following criticism during the parliamentary session.
Since the debate, a back-and-forth has ensued between the Election Commission and the government, particularly the Bhumjaithai Party. This was highlighted by Supachai Jaisamut, a Bhumjaithai Party list MP, who refuted allegations made by Subcommittee 36 and hinted at an upcoming surprise on September 14.
Subsequently, leaked documents revealed a retraction of testimony by a former MP from the Bhumjaithai Party, known as witness code 16. The witness alleged coercion into providing false testimony to the investigative committee. This leak led to speculation that the retraction contributed to the Election Commission's decision to dismiss all charges in the Senate collusion case.
Recent developments suggest that the government, the Bhumjaithai Party, or the Election Commission might be retaliating against Sub-Committee 26. A serious disciplinary investigation has been launched against a DSI director allegedly involved in the Senate collusion case. The director faces accusations of witness intimidation, evidence fabrication, and leaking investigation documents. There are also allegations of connections to politicians and former DSI officials involved in Senate elections, purportedly aiding and undermining the EC and the Bhumjaithai Party.
Despite the Election Commission's decision today, September 14, 2026, it is anticipated that retaliation against Subcommittee 26 will occur. The unfolding events will determine whether Subcommittee 26 or Subcommittee 36 will face more significant repercussions in the Senate collusion case.