Bhumjaithai Figures Avoid Action as EC Proceeds Against 77
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All 21 Bhumjaithai politicians accused in the 2024 Senate collusion case, including Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, have avoided court and criminal proceedings, while the Election Commission has decided to take action against 77 other people.
Key facts
The 77 comprise 26 serving senators, 36 candidates eligible to vote in the Senate selection and 15 other individuals
16, Ekkarat initially alleged that Bhumjaithai MPs and executives held meetings at the party’s headquarters between June 16 and 26, 2024, after the provincial-level selection.
He also alleged that Anutin, other Bhumjaithai MPs and co-founder Newin Chidchob attended a meeting with senators at the Pullman Bangkok King Power hotel on July 21, 2024
No one will face proceedings under Section 76 of the Senate selection law
Summary
The 77 comprise 26 serving senators, 36 candidates eligible to vote in the Senate selection and 15 other individuals. No reserve-listed candidates, party executives, MPs or political officeholders were included. The inquiry involved 67 complainants, 427 respondents and 75,722 pages of evidence.
EC chairman Narong Klunwarin said the decision was not a finding of guilt and that those facing proceedings could contest the allegations before the Supreme Court. He declined to disclose how individual election commissioners voted.