Picture courtesy of Pheu Thai Party

 

The Pheu Thai Party has urged the Election Commission (EC) to ensure a fair election process with transparency, alleging intimidation and political manipulation in multiple areas as the campaign kicks off. Prasert Jantararuangtong, the party's secretary-general, reported these concerns, stating they threaten to create fear and undermine voter confidence. He called for immediate intervention by the EC ahead of the 8th February vote to prevent such issues.

 

The call for fairness follows reports from Pheu Thai members who experienced coercive tactics in various provinces. Prasert highlighted risks associated with existing political groups using power improperly, indirectly referring to the Bhumjaithai Party. Previous allegations against Bhumjaithai include rule-bending in Senate elections and misuse of power, with investigations currently progressing slowly.

 

Pheu Thai wants the EC to address these "dangerous loopholes" coercively exploited by influential groups. Moreover, the party is preparing to file formal complaints about suspicious activities to bolster election integrity. As they gear up for the upcoming polls, Pheu Thai plans to launch 400 constituency candidates and 100 party-list candidates this Thursday.

 

Adding to the concerns, Pheu Thai deputy leader Chousak Sirinil warned about "money politics," where financial incentives prompt party-switching, increasing campaign costs as politicians aim to recoup investments. Chousak emphasised that these practices could damage democratic processes and public trust and appealed to parties to avoid actions that could compromise election credibility.

 

Pheu Thai is implementing systems, including an anti-cheating coordination centre, to ensure a transparent election. The party also welcomed former Chart Pattana members into its fold, as Chart Pattana will not participate in the February polls. This decision comes amid a competitive environment featuring three major parties, as noted by Chart Pattana patriarch Suwat Liptapallop, reported the Bangkok Post.

 

Key Takeaways

• Pheu Thai calls for a transparent election due to intimidation claims.
• Concerns over political manipulation and financial incentives are rising.
• Preparations include launching numerous candidates and anti-cheating measures.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-12-22

 

 

 

So the most corrupt party know for giving out the most in "vote" money is demanding clean elections?? What a joke. In my district here in Bangkok they are running the son of the most corrupt local leader around. Not to much changes with the PT party ever. 

15 hours ago, webfact said:

Pheu Thai is implementing systems, including an anti-cheating coordination centre, to ensure a transparent election.

 

Would they do that if Tony were still in charge?

 

Seems to me pheuk thai buys votes at every election. Makes me wonder

23 hours ago, webfact said:

reports from Pheu Thai members who experienced coercive tactics

I wonder if the burning of of the Central World in 2010 could be called a "coercive tactic"...:

 

 

one could even stretch the imagination and call it "terroristic"..., just sayin' Pheu Thai...

23 hours ago, webfact said:

The Pheu Thai Party has urged the Election Commission (EC) to ensure a fair election process with transparency, alleging intimidation and political manipulation in multiple areas as the campaign kicks off.

PTP urging a fair election.... how much money will they promise everyone this time around, and then renege on it?

I'll just leave this here 🙂 ......................

People Party should have know these antics would happen... it's happened so many times..

Makes it hard when the Electoral Commission and "Constitutional" court are in bed with the military and the rich

On 12/22/2025 at 9:51 AM, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Pheu Thai Party

 

The Pheu Thai Party has urged the Election Commission (EC) to ensure a fair election process with transparency, alleging intimidation and political manipulation in multiple areas as the campaign kicks off. Prasert Jantararuangtong, the party's secretary-general, reported these concerns, stating they threaten to create fear and undermine voter confidence. He called for immediate intervention by the EC ahead of the 8th February vote to prevent such issues.

 

The call for fairness follows reports from Pheu Thai members who experienced coercive tactics in various provinces. Prasert highlighted risks associated with existing political groups using power improperly, indirectly referring to the Bhumjaithai Party. Previous allegations against Bhumjaithai include rule-bending in Senate elections and misuse of power, with investigations currently progressing slowly.

 

Pheu Thai wants the EC to address these "dangerous loopholes" coercively exploited by influential groups. Moreover, the party is preparing to file formal complaints about suspicious activities to bolster election integrity. As they gear up for the upcoming polls, Pheu Thai plans to launch 400 constituency candidates and 100 party-list candidates this Thursday.

 

Adding to the concerns, Pheu Thai deputy leader Chousak Sirinil warned about "money politics," where financial incentives prompt party-switching, increasing campaign costs as politicians aim to recoup investments. Chousak emphasised that these practices could damage democratic processes and public trust and appealed to parties to avoid actions that could compromise election credibility.

 

Pheu Thai is implementing systems, including an anti-cheating coordination centre, to ensure a transparent election. The party also welcomed former Chart Pattana members into its fold, as Chart Pattana will not participate in the February polls. This decision comes amid a competitive environment featuring three major parties, as noted by Chart Pattana patriarch Suwat Liptapallop, reported the Bangkok Post.

 

Key Takeaways

• Pheu Thai calls for a transparent election due to intimidation claims.
• Concerns over political manipulation and financial incentives are rising.
• Preparations include launching numerous candidates and anti-cheating measures.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-12-22

 

 

 

 

Pheu Thai (PT) makes demands re fair elections etc.

 

The mother of all jokes given Pheu Thai's very scaly history re vote buying / intimidation of voters / opposition candidates etc.

 

Just one example, at a national election, well known Pheu Thai members:

 

- Prevented members of opposition parties to be present at polling stations.

- Prevented opposition parties from distributing literature to the electorate.

- The cubicles where voters mark their ballot papers placed so that the open side of the cubicle was near the election officials table and PT members allowed to sit at that table.

- Cameras and PT officials allowed to watch how voters were marking their ballots and allowed to make comments to them. 

Of all places, Pheu Thai

A taste of their own medicine?

On 12/22/2025 at 2:51 AM, webfact said:

The Pheu Thai Party has urged the Election Commission (EC) to ensure a fair election process with transparency, alleging intimidation and political manipulation in multiple areas as the campaign kicks off.

 

How fair was it last time...?

Fair elections in Thailand?

 

Now that Anutin controls the Senate, the Interior Ministry, and the Election Commission?