Bangkok: Supachai Jaisamut, a Bhumjaithai Party list MP, has called on the Election Commission (EC) to clarify its handling of a collusion case involving senators and to investigate the leak of documents. He stressed the importance of adhering to evidence and the law, rather than succumbing to public opinion.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Supachai highlighted that Subcommittee 26 has been investigating the "blue" faction for two years, while three other cases involving independent senators, the iLaw group, and the "orange" faction remain unresolved. He questioned whether this situation represented an "orange regime" and criticized the EC for its slow response. Mr. Supachai emphasized the need for the EC to maintain consistent standards, expressing concern over the public disclosure of documents and the EC's perceived inaction and indifference to the issue.
Mr. Supachai criticized those leaking information for political gain, stating that the public has not seen the complete document, which has misled many. He urged the EC to respond to these leaks and the resulting petitions from the public, who have been influenced by incomplete information. He called on the EC to investigate and prosecute those responsible for leaking the case file, while reaffirming his commitment to accountability for any guilty parties.
He also defended the party's executive committee and leader, thanking the EC members for their careful consideration of evidence. Mr. Supachai made several requests to the EC, including clarifying the role of Subcommittee 26, establishing clear guidelines for information sharing with other agencies, and investigating the confidentiality of documents. He stressed that the EC must take legal action only when evidence is sufficient and avoid hasty conclusions based on public opinion.
Mr. Supachai concluded by emphasizing the importance of the legal process and the presumption of innocence for those accused. He urged the EC to use this case as a lesson to strengthen the country's oversight system and to uphold high standards, as their decisions impact the entire electoral system's credibility. He called for the rule of law to prevail over public opinion and for the EC to maintain its independence in fulfilling its duties.