{
  "id": 3457792,
  "title": "People’s Party leader warns DSI against ‘silencing’ Senate case leaks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/peoples-party-leader-warns-dsi-against-silencing-senate-case-leaks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T07:24:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/08/26/peoples-party-leader-warns-dsi-against-silencing-senate-case-leaks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangkok, 26 August 2026 — Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party, has expressed concern that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) may be attempting to silence individuals who have released documents related to alleged election collusion from 2024. Responding to the DSI’s threat of legal action against those who disclosed these documents, Natthaphong emphasized the public’s right to know the truth, regardless of how the information was obtained. He questioned whether the government might be using claims of confidentiality and legal authority to discourage people from speaking out about wrongdoing. If the government were willing to disclose the facts themselves, Natthaphong argued, it should refrain from comments that could deter others from coming forward.\n\nThe Election Commission is scheduled to make a decision in the case on 28 August. Natthaphong clarified that the law requires the commission to refer the matter to the Supreme Court if there is credible evidence, rather than determining guilt on its own. He also expressed worry that the process might only hold certain senators accountable while ignoring potential connections to political parties or ministers. Natthaphong urged the Election Commission to adhere to the law, warning that its commissioners could face legal repercussions if they abuse their authority.",
  "summary": "BANGKOK — 26 August 2026, People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has accused the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) of potentially trying to silence people who revealed documents linked to alleged collusion in the 2024 Senate election. Natthaphong was responding to the DSI’s announcement that it may take legal action against those who disclosed investigation documents. […] The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}