Thailand election body accuses 26 senators of vote-rigging
Election Commission says it will refer the alleged election fraud case involving senators linked to prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul's party to the Supreme Court.
Thailand's Election Commission has accused 26 senators of colluding to rig the 2024 Senate election, sparking protests and potential jail time for the implicated politicians. The commission plans to refer the case to the Supreme Court for further action. The senators in question are linked to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai party.
The 2024 Senate election, the first since a 2014 military coup, used a unique system where senators were chosen by other senators to represent various sectors. The Election Commission will have 60 days to file a petition to the Supreme Court, which will then decide whether to hear the case. Convicted violators face up to 10 years in prison per offense, a fine of ฿200,000 (US$6,000), or both.
The case has been ongoing for months, with over 130 senators, Bhumjaithai party members, and other politicians implicated in the alleged election fraud. Hundreds of Thais demonstrated in Bangkok on Sunday, demanding the indictment of the 229 individuals involved.
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