Election Commission Reviews Allegation of Thaksin's Influence Over Pheu Thai

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Siam RAth

 

On 31 October at the Centara Government Complex Hotel in Chaeng Watthana, Bangkok, Mr. Ittiporn Boonprakong, Chair of Thailand’s Election Commission (EC), provided an update on the complaint alleging former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s influence over the Pheu Thai Party.

 

The EC has received four similar complaints, which have been consolidated into one case file. After a preliminary review, the EC Secretary-General, acting as registrar, accepted the complaint, and it has been assigned to a committee for further examination.

 

The investigation process is set to take approximately 30 days. However, if additional evidence or documentation is required, the committee may request an extension of up to another 30 days. Once all evidence and opinions are gathered, they will be submitted to the EC Secretary-General.

 

If the findings suggest a legal violation warranting party dissolution, the Secretary-General will escalate the case to the Election Commission for final review.

 

When asked about gathering statements from all parties involved, Mr. Ittiporn noted that the formal investigation process had commenced, and some complainants have already provided statements.

 

According to the EC’s guidelines, both complainants and respondents must have the opportunity to review and respond to the evidence, allowing respondents to present any supporting documentation.

 

“Given the seriousness of this matter, we aim to ensure fairness to all parties,” Mr. Ittiporn affirmed, indicating the EC's commitment to a just process, reported Siam Rath.

 

-- 2024-11-01

 

 

[OneMoreFarang]

Guilty as charged. Dissolve the party of the criminal and make sure he goes home to play with his grandchildren.

And if he violates the law again, lock him up.

 

And not let's wait what will happen in the real world of Thailand.

[dinsdale]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

“Given the seriousness of this matter, we aim to ensure fairness to all parties,

Why start now. Everyone knows that any "fairness" from both the EC and the CC is only directed to the interests of maintaining the status quo for the power and influence of the establishment.

[jippytum]

Thaksin's influence is hiding in plain site and has been obvious to most of the population since he returned from Dubi. 

Perhaps most of the investigation team have previously been transferred to inactve posts some time ago. 

[harryviking]

Strange how so many things seems to be happening after that fugitive Thaksin returned to Thailand, supposedly so sick he was close to dying! Yeah! Sure! He should return to Dubai for his retirement. 🙄

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The EC has received four similar complaints, which have been consolidated into one case file. After a preliminary review, the EC Secretary-General, acting as registrar, accepted the complaint, and it has been assigned to a committee for further examination.

I can hear a tin can rolling down the road.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

“Given the seriousness of this matter, we aim to ensure fairness to all parties,” Mr. Ittiporn affirmed, indicating the EC's commitment to a just process,

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