The inspection panel urged the Election Commission to summon political parties to revise their populist policies to prevent harm to the country's fiscal discipline, giving them three days to comply. Otherwise, civil and criminal legal action will be taken against the Election Commission.
On 30 January 2026 at the Election Commission (EC) office, Mr. Chanchai Isarasenaraks, Mr. Somchai Saweangkan, former senator, Mr. Komsan Phokhong, Mr. Phanthasan Chotthanaputpong, and Mr. Nitithorn Lumluea, also known as Lawyer Nok Khao, submitted a letter to the EC regarding criteria and procedures for reviewing politicians' and political parties' spending policies advertised in 2025. After reviewing the campaign policies of 51 political parties, it was found that many parties have populist policies. According to the EC's form requesting disclosure of funding sources, several parties, including the People's Party, Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai, Democrat Party, United Thai Nation Party, and Kla Party, did not clearly explain the origins of their funds. Most simply claimed they would use the annual budget or broadly refer to tax administration, without specifying the exact sources of funds to implement these policies. They did not indicate whether additional borrowing would be required to cover increased budget deficits or, if no new borrowing occurs, which taxes would be raised, by how much, or how.
The panel called on the Election Commission to issue official letters and orders to political parties whose policies violate the law or fail to disclose the sources of funds for the advertised expenditures. This is intended to halt populist policies that could harm the state and the public within three days. Otherwise, the panel will exercise the right to pursue both civil and criminal proceedings against all parties involved.