(Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)Allegations of irregularities in the handling of the general election by the Election Commission (EC) have drawn widespread attention in the country’s unfolding constitutional debate. The party has long argued that these bodies — particularly the EC — wield sweeping powers with insufficient oversight, allowing them to influence political outcomes without democratic accountability. The EC repositioned voting booths so that voters’ backs faced the public, resulting in a violation of voter privacy. The anticipated appointment of Pheu Thai secretary-general Prasert Jantararuangtong as education minister has also sparked doubts. Despite these concerns, the source noted that the decision to join the coalition does not rest solely with Pheu Thai.
