The People's Party is facing a petition seeking an investigation by the Election Commission (EC) over its decision to field a candidate who has now been convicted of rape, a development that could potentially lead to the party's dissolution. Political activist Srisuwan Janya, leader of the Love Nation Love People Organisation, yesterday submitted a complaint to the EC and the registrar of political parties, urging authorities to examine whether the party violated the Political Parties Act by endorsing the candidate despite prior warnings about his background. The petition follows a Supreme Court ruling read at Maha Sarakham provincial court on Wednesday. He said the EC should, if sufficient grounds are found, forward the case to the Constitutional Court under Section 92(3) to consider dissolving the party. In response, People's Party secretary-general Sarayut Jailak issued a public apology on Thursday, one day after the ruling was read.

Source: Bangkok Post February 20, 2026 23:44 UTC