The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) unanimously resolved to refer all 44 former Move Forward Party MPs to the Supreme Court for prosecution, citing their joint intent in proposing amendments to Section 112 of the Criminal Code. The NACC stated that this seriously violated ethical standards and was intended to erode and undermine the monarchy.
On 9 Feb 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Surapong Indarathaworn, Secretary-General and spokesperson of the NACC, announced that the NACC Office had previously updated on the investigation into allegations against Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat during his tenure as a Member of Parliament for the Move Forward Party, along with 43 others, regarding their proposal of a draft bill to amend the Criminal Code (Section 112). The investigation file was to be completed and submitted to the NACC committee for consideration by December 2025.
Mr. Surapong stated that after the investigation committee completed the fact-finding report, it was submitted to the NACC committee for review since mid-2025. However, all 44 accused submitted letters objecting to the investigation committee and other similar petitions to be considered alongside the case.
This required the investigation committee to spend additional time examining and analyzing the facts and legal aspects to present to the NACC committee for consideration. Additionally, all 44 accused requested to provide further oral clarifications after having submitted written explanations. The committee, prioritizing justice, allowed each accused who wished to explain verbally before the committee. This thorough process led to the presentation of the investigation report to the NACC committee today.
The NACC committee has considered the matter and unanimously resolved that the actions of Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat,
Accused 1 Mr. Pichan Chaowaphatthanawong, Accused 2 Mr. Theeratchai Panthumas, Accused 3 Mr. Somchai Fangchonchit, Accused 4 Mr. Thawisak Thaksin, Accused 5 Mr. Prinya Keerirat, Accused 6 Mr. Surachet Praveenvongwut, Accused 7 Mr. Kanjapong Jongsuthnamni, Accused 8 Mr. Thanyawat Kamluangwat, Accused 9 Mr. Padipat Santipada, Accused 10 Police Major General Supisan Phakdeenarunat, Accused 11 Mr. Somkiat Thanomsin, Accused 12 Ms. Amarat Chokpamitkul, Accused 13 Mr. Surawat Thongbu, Accused 14 Mr. Sakdinai Numnu, Accused 15 Mr. Natthapon Suebsakong, Accused 16 Mr. Natcha Boonchai-insawat, Accused 17 Police Major Chawalit Laohudomphan, Accused 18 Mr. Wayo Asawarungreung, Accused 19 Ms. Natiphat Kulsesasit, Accused 20 Mr. Wirot Lakkhanaadisorn, Accused 21 Mr. Prasertphong Sornuwat, Accused 22 Mr. Rangsiman Rome, Accused 23 Mr. Pakornwut Udompipatsakul, Accused 24 Ms. Wannawipha Maisan, Accused 25 Mr. Taepiphop Limjitrakorn, Accused 26 Mr. Woraphop Wiriyaroj, Accused 27 Mr. Charat Khumkainam, Accused 28 Mr. Ongkarn Chaibutr, Accused 29 Mr. Somkiat Chaiwisutsikul, Accused 30 Mr. Wuttinan Boonchu, Accused 31 Mr. Thongdaeng Benjapuk, Accused 32 Mr. Kampong Thepakam, Accused 33 Mr. Natthawut Buapratum, Accused 34 Mr. Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, Accused 35 Mr. Nitipon Piwmo, Accused 36 Ms. Yanthicha Buapuean, Accused 37 Ms. Sirikanya Tansakul, Accused 38 Ms. Benja Saengchan, Accused 39 Ms. Sutthawan Suban Na Ayudhya, Accused 40 Mr. Jiratt Thongsuwan, Accused 41 Mr. Manop Kiriphuwadol, Accused 42 Mr. Apichat Sirisunthorn, Accused 43 Mr. Suthep Uon, and Accused 44 have jointly proposed the draft bill amending the Criminal Code (Section 112) which conflicts with the Constitution and seriously violates ethical standards under Section 219 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand and Section 28(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act B.E. 2561 (2018). Their intent was to diminish the protection of the monarchy by using the legislative process to propose this bill, which is against the commitment to uphold the democratic monarchy under the Constitution and fails to protect the monarchy. Their actions degrade the honor of their positions, corrode and undermine the monarchy, causing serious damage to the nation. Moreover, they used the bill amendment as an election campaign policy.
Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat initiated and signed the proposal to amend the bill, joined by 43 co-signers, totaling 44 proposers. The facts do not allow separation or explanation that each accused acted independently without joint intent. None of the accused clearly demonstrated separate actions regarding the proposal. Therefore, the actions of all 44 accused constitute joint intent, consistent with Constitutional Court ruling 3/2567 dated 31 Jan 2024 GMT+7.
The NACC committee reviewed the content of the proposed draft bill amending the Criminal Code by all 44 accused and their behaviors. Although the right to propose legislation is a right of members of the House of Representatives, who may co-sign bills, the content of the proposed draft must be examined to determine whether it violates constitutional provisions or contains inappropriate content. The Secretary-General of the House of Representatives raised objections to the bill's content under the House's Rules of Procedure 2019, Articles 111 and 112. Despite this, all 44 accused insisted on submitting the bill to the House for legislative process continuation.
Given the facts that the proposed bill contains such content, it demonstrates a failure to uphold the democratic monarchy under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand. Therefore, the actions of all 44 accused severely violate ethical standards for failing to uphold the democratic monarchy, failing to protect the monarchy, sovereignty, territorial integrity, national dignity and interests, state security, and public order. Their conduct also causes damage to the honor of their positions under the ethical standards for Constitutional Court judges, independent organization officials, the Auditor General, and administrative heads of the Constitutional Court and independent organizations, B.E. 2561 (2018), Articles 5, 6, 17, 3, and 27. The meeting resolved to forward the case and opinion to the Supreme Court to adjudicate whether the 44 accused severely violated ethical standards within 30 days from the resolution date.