Bangkok: "Yingcheep" has raised alarms about numerous Tier 1 witnesses in the Senate collusion case who have yet to come forward. He noted that the individuals identified so far represent merely 5% of lower-ranking candidates, dispelling doubts about yellow-shirted candidates being part of a gang and indicating a "collective power" within the group.
According to Thai News Agency, the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives, Secretariat of the House of Representatives, organized a project titled "Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives Meets the Public" for the 2026 fiscal year. The theme was "Thai Politics in a Crisis of Confidence: The Truth Society Demands Answers To." The event included a forum for exchanging ideas and addressing problems and complaints.
Yingcheep Atchanont, project manager of the Internet for Public Law (iLaw), clarified there were no major data releases planned, as the largest leaks had already occurred. He mentioned possessing around 5,000-6,000 pages of documents and witness testimonies related to the extensive Senate election fraud case. While many witnesses have not responded or might have lied, the released data represents only 5% of the total. Hundreds of witnesses are mostly at Tier 2 and Tier 3 levels, and Tier 1 witnesses have yet to appear, possibly due to safety concerns, but are ready to testify in court. Yingcheep plans to release more data gradually, with expectations for an Election Commission decision initially set for August 24th, later postponed to September 14th, though this may change.
Mr. Yingcheep, while presenting a document, described a meeting report that detailed why candidates wore yellow shirts as a group, highlighting that those not wearing yellow would be constantly monitored by Election Commission officials. This practice has resolved a two-year issue, as candidates in yellow shirts could move without surveillance and knew the color that officials would wear, allowing them to match accordingly.
Chayapol Sathondee, a Bangkok MP from the People's Party, revealed intimidation tactics in Singburi province related to the collusion case. Gunmen from Uthai Thani were reportedly threatening individuals with knowledge of the matter to keep silent.
Additionally, Mr. Chayapol disclosed that a Senate candidate from Singburi had contacted senior figures in the Bhumjaithai Party for assistance during the national Senate election. He named individuals who arranged logistics and paid a fee of 50,000 baht to each eligible voter in two installments, linked to an elected senator.
The event also shed light on evidence investigations by province, revealing connections to the Bhumjaithai Party in regions like Amnat Charoen, Ang Thong, and Uthai Thani. Some evidence was found on social media, prompting the public to enhance their skills in identifying connections related to the senate collusion scheme.