EC Files Police Complaint Against iLaw Over Senate Poll Document
On August 28, 2026, EC Deputy Secretary-General Khanchit Charoen-in filed a police complaint at the Crime Suppression Division against iLaw.
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- The Election Commission filed a formal legal complaint against civic group iLaw.
- The case stems from the public release of an official legal opinion concerning Senate elections.
- Deputy Secretary-General Khanchit Charoen-in lodged the complaint on August 28, 2026.
- The EC stated the action aims to ensure lawful review and maintain public trust.
The Office of the Election Commission has officially released a statement detailing legal actions taken regarding the unauthorized disclosure of internal documents. On August 28, 2026, Mr. Khanchit Charoen-in, serving as Deputy Secretary-General of the EC, proceeded to file a formal police complaint at the Crime Suppression Division under the Central Investigation Bureau.
The legal action targets the organization known as iLaw for publishing an official document containing legal opinions authored by Mr. Khanchit. At the time the document was drafted, Mr. Khanchit was acting on behalf of the EC Secretary-General, Mr. Sawaew Boonmee. The leaked document is specifically tied to ongoing investigations and procedures surrounding the national Senate elections.
This development highlights the ongoing tensions between independent state regulatory bodies and civil society transparency watchdogs in Thailand. The core dispute centers around the classification of administrative documents versus the public's right to information on matters of high public interest, such as Senate selection processes.
According to the official statement released by the EC, taking this matter to the police is a necessary step to ensure that all facts are thoroughly examined through proper legal channels. The agency emphasized that the move is designed to safeguard the integrity and credibility of the Electoral Commission's operations under strict adherence to the law.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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