Board of poll body has 90 days to decide whether to uphold findings and close caseDisappointment and criticism are mounting after reports that an Election Commission (EC) subcommittee has voted to clear all 229 suspects in the high-profile Senate election collusion case, prompting calls for the commission to disclose its reasoning. Those named include 138 current senators and 91 others comprising Bhumjaithai Party executives, members and their associates. Setting up a special panel solely to handle the Senate case could raise concerns about procedural irregularities and fairness. The DSI, meanwhile, confirmed it would continue its separate criminal investigations into alleged “secret society” activities and possible money-laundering offences, regardless of the EC subcommittee’s findings. The final vote in the three-stage Senate election on June 26, 2024 produced highly unusual results, notably a disproportionate number of winners from provinces where the Bhumjaithai Party is strong electorally.

Source: Bangkok Post March 13, 2026 12:13 UTC