The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct dismissed the case filed by a reserve senator against eight Election Commission members concerning delays and lack of progress in investigating vote-rigging allegations, ruling that the complainant lacked authority and that only the Attorney General has such authority.
At the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct at 09:00 on 20 Apr 2026 GMT+7, the court ordered dismissal at the preliminary stage of the case filed by Reserve Senator Akkarawat Pongthanachalitkul against Election Commission Chairman Itthiporn Boonprakong, Secretary Sarawong Boonmee, and six other Election Commission members. They were accused of official misconduct related to delayed and stagnant investigations by Subcommittee No. 36 into vote-rigging allegations involving senators.
After the ruling, Akkarawat said the court dismissed the case, explaining that the plaintiff lacked standing; only the Attorney General has the authority to file such cases. The case file has been forwarded by Thung Song Hong Police Station to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.. He added that they will continue to monitor the matter and may file an appeal to the Supreme Court.. He declined to disclose which issues might be raised. Whether to appeal or pursue other options will be considered and discussed further.