The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has postponed the verdict on the case involving 44 former Move Forward MPs following their petition for justice. The NACC did not comment on whether this was a tactic to delay the case until after the election.
On 25 Dec 2025 GMT+7, Mr. Surapong Intarathaworn, acting secretary-general of the NACC, explained the serious ethics case against 44 former Move Forward MPs related to their petition to amend Section 112. He stated that no vote was scheduled today because there was no agenda. The main reason for postponement was that all 44 accused had submitted a petition for justice to the NACC, so the commission had to review the details of this petition first to ensure fairness for all parties according to their rights. Although the subcommittee had already concluded the investigation, the NACC must verify if the new petition contains new evidence.
Mr. Surapong declined to comment on whether this was a "delay tactic" to postpone the verdict until after the election, saying only that the NACC is working within an appropriate timeline and timeframe. Since there are as many as 44 accused, each individual's conduct and defense must be examined carefully to ensure thoroughness in every aspect of the case.
Next, the NACC will consider whether the petition has sufficient weight or if it is redundant with issues already investigated. If it finds the information has been previously reviewed, the NACC will not allow an extension and will place the case on the agenda for a full commission meeting immediately. The NACC reaffirms its neutral stance but noted that reviewing the petition may take some time, so no verdict date can yet be set.
Reporters noted that this case is under close scrutiny because the verdict could affect the political qualifications of candidates from the Pheu Chart Party (formerly Move Forward) in the upcoming 2026 general election. This has raised questions about the timing of the verdict.