Bangkok: Reserve Senators submit to the Election Commission to object to the request to change the investigation committee for collusion in selecting Senators, confirming that there is clear evidence, requesting to stop interfering with the justice process, protecting the independence of the organization.
According to Thai News Agency, the reserve senators group led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Khamrob Panya Kaew, along with Mr. Thanakun Jit-Isara, former MP and former candidate for senator, filed a petition with the EC. They sought to oppose the senators’ request for the EC to order a review of the work of the 26th Investigation and Inquiry Committee, chaired by Pol. Lt. Col. Chanin Noi Lek, and to halt their duties in the investigation of the senator collusion case.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Kamrob emphasized that the petition was not valid and that the investigation team was appointed legally. He noted that the previous investigation team functioned effectively, summoning many involved parties to provide statements and defend against accusations. The team worked efficiently, and some implicated individuals might feel uneasy, prompting a request for a change of the investigation team. The reserve senators urged the Election Commission to reject the senators’ petition and encouraged the 26th committee and the EC to remain steadfast and honest in their duties.
Mr. Thanakun expressed his unease about the blatant collusion observed during the Senate selection process. He shared a video clip recording a meeting between candidates at a hotel, where it was claimed to be a mission for higher-ups, suggesting potential financial investments. He stressed the importance of the investigation process and expressed confidence in the committee’s ability to uncover the financial connections involved.
Thanakun, a former MP, criticized the attempt to interfere with the justice process, emphasizing the importance of respecting democracy and the people’s voice. He highlighted the need for scrutiny and opposed any obstruction to this process. He stated that senators should refrain from threatening the justice process and claimed that if the independent organization committee comprised their own people, political imbalance could result, causing significant damage.
He further warned against political interference in the selection of the independent organization committee, which could taint the NACC’s selection process. Thanakun called for unity in resisting interference and influence over independent organizations, emphasizing the power and duty of the people to protect the nation and democracy.