Phanthil to Petition NACC to Investigate EC Over 1,767 Cases
Phanthil plans to petition the NACC to investigate the EC individually, demanding transparency on 1,767 candidates facing legal actions.
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- Phanthil prepares to petition the NACC to investigate individual Election Commission members.
- Demands the EC clarify how many of the 1,767 investigated candidates are active Senators.
- Points out that criminal charges do not automatically suspend Senators, viewing it as buying time.
- Proposes legal amendments allowing public petitions and mandatory suspension once courts accept cases.
The People's Party is preparing a major political move by planning to submit a petition to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate the performance of individual members of the Election Commission (EC). The party is strongly demanding that the EC clearly categorize the 1,767 individuals facing legal proceedings to specify exactly how many are currently active Senators and how many are reserve Senators, ensuring proper legal action and the retrieval of state benefits if wrongdoing is proven.
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Regarding individuals accused of involvement in Senate collusion, such as Senator Pisit Apiwattanapong, Phanthil noted that the accused have every right to defend themselves. However, if any allegations are untrue, they should issue clear point-by-point public clarifications. He also praised the event on April 8, 2025, when Pisit was among 13 Senators who withdrew from the committee vetting NACC nominees to prevent conflict of interest concerns, stating that it was the right thing to do and that the same principle of transparency should apply to current allegations.
"แต่วันนี้มีเรื่องที่ใหญ่กว่านั้น คือเรื่องที่ กกต.มีมติดำเนินคดีอาญากับผู้สมัคร สว. 1,767 คน ข่าวนี้ก็ยิ่งทำให้เห็นชัดว่า กกต.สามารถดำเนินการทางอาญาได้ แต่ต้องถามว่า กกต.มีการกำหนดหรือไม่ว่า ในผู้กระทำผิด 1,767 คนนั้น มีผู้ที่เป็น สว.จริงกี่คน และ สว.สำรองกี่คน หากผิดจริงก็ต้องให้ดำเนินการคืนเงินตามกระบวนการ เพราะคดีอาญาที่จะต้องส่งศาลฎีกา มีผลต่อ สว.ที่กำลังใช้อำนาจหน้าที่อยู่ไม่เหมือนกัน แต่ในการดำเนินคดีอาญามีบทบาทในตัวของมันเอง ไม่ได้ทำให้ สว.หยุดปฏิบัติหน้าที่โดยอัตโนมัติ ซึ่งเหมือนเป็นการซื้อเวลา"
Phanthil
Furthermore, Phanthil expressed concern over existing legal loopholes, pointing out that criminal charges submitted to the Supreme Court do not automatically require active Senators to suspend their duties, which effectively acts as a tactic to buy time. He proposed critical legislative
- amendments allowing citizens to directly file petitions
- against improper official conduct
- allowing committees to submit petitions to the Supreme Court
- requiring accused Senators to immediately suspend duties upon the court accepting the case
This political push regarding Senate investigations and independent regulatory bodies highlights ongoing efforts to enforce transparency and accountability within the democratic system. Demanding disaggregated data and advocating for stricter legal consequences reflect broader public concerns over legislative integrity and the enforcement of ethical standards for high-ranking public officials.
Source: Matichon Politics
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