Police Major General Chatwatt Sangphet respectfully accepted the Constitutional Court's ruling on the petition against Phumtham Wechayachai and Police Colonel Tawi Sodsoong regarding interference in the Senate vote-rigging case, stating the matter should end here. He added that the Senate vote-rigging case remains with the Election Commission, and he does not wish to predict its outcome.
At 16:40 on 21 January 2026, at the Constitutional Court premises, Police Major General Chatwatt Sangphet, a senator and petitioner in the case, spoke after the Constitutional Court considered the petition under Section 170, paragraph three, in conjunction with Section 82 of the Constitution, requesting a ruling on whether the ministerial status of former Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and former Justice Minister Police Colonel Tawi Sodsoong had ceased due to allegations of abusing power to interfere with the process of examining the Senate member selection (read more: "Phumtham-Tawi" cleared as Constitutional Court rules on petition alleging interference in Senate vote-rigging case. )
Police Major General Chatwatt stated, "I respect the Court's ruling and believe this issue should end here. As for whether the matter will be taken further, I have no plans to proceed with anything additional at this time." Regarding the ongoing Senate vote-rigging case under investigation, Police Major General Chatwatt noted that it is currently under review by the Election Commission, which is responsible for handling the case according to its legal mandate and responsibilities.
When asked to assess the possible outcome of the Senate vote-rigging case, Police Major General Chatwatt chuckled lightly and said he could not predict it, emphasizing that all parties must respect the Court's ruling. Concerning concerns that dissenting groups might use the Court's ruling to file complaints with other agencies, Police Major General Chatwatt said it is each individual's constitutional right. Anyone who believes they have been harmed can exercise their rights under the law, as the Constitution allows citizens to exercise their rights within the legal framework.
When a reporter asked whether this case is political, Police Major General Chatwatt replied, "That is for you to decide; I dare not consider it." When further asked if this case represents a power struggle between the blue and red political factions, Police Major General Chatwatt answered, "I do not know; that is a matter for the media."
