Lawyer Aun petitions the Ombudsman to investigate the ethics of Anutin's appointment of Thammanat as Minister of Agriculture, while supporting the Kla Party's efforts to overturn the corrupt election and plans to file charges against the Election Commission on 26 February.
At 10:30 a.m. on 24 February 2026, at the Election Commission (EC) office, Mr. Phattharaphong Supakorn, known as Lawyer Aun from Buriram, submitted a petition to the EC opposing the announcement of the 2026 parliamentary election results. He stated that recent news has unsettled Thai citizens: the EC and Secretary-General Mr. Sa-wang Boonmee intend to certify election results despite having counted only 95% of votes. Moreover, the ballot papers used on 22 February differed from those used on 8 February, lacking serial numbers on the stubs, which are crucial receipts indicating acknowledgment of issues with the 8 February election. The absence of serial numbers may violate EC regulations.
Phattharaphong stated that academics have accused the EC of a grave violation by neglecting its duty under EC regulation 129, which mandates anti-fraud measures on ballots. The EC did not apply these because including such safeguards would allow tracing of voter choices. However, this does not prevent public awareness, as cameras recorded voters from first to last at polling station 9, constituency 15 in Bangkok. Examination of 308 ballots with barcodes showed continuous numbering without stubs. Lower numbers correspond to earlier voters, providing strong evidence that the election was not secret, violating Article 85 of the Constitution without excuse.
"Regarding the ballots, I don't know when or how they secretly changed the terms of reference so that the 22 February ballots differ from those on 8 February," Phattharaphong said. "Every move by the EC raises suspicion. Recently, students joked about the most dangerous substance in Thailand. Some guessed cyanide or mercury, but the correct answer was arsenic. I was puzzled until they explained that it symbolizes the Constitutional Court judges. If they are tools of Thammanat, the country is doomed. Another student sang a song implying the EC belongs to Thammanat."
Phattharaphong added that he would today petition the Ombudsman to investigate facts and summon evidence related to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's appointment of potentially unqualified individuals, specifically Lt. Col. Thammanat Prompao as Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Additionally, Anutin registered his residence in Buriram province, home to Khao Kradong. On 20 April, land surveys will be conducted. This may be the only place where a prime minister faces government lawsuits, including for using a local road in Pak Chong district as a private airport runway benefiting his business. He will request that the Ombudsman forward opinions to the Constitutional Court for review and ask to serve as a witness during court proceedings, attaching a citizen petition.
Phattharaphong also said that at 10:30 a.m. on 26 February, he would file a complaint with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) against Mr. Sa-wang and the current EC members. He said he did not care whether they are part of the Blue Network faction and invited hundreds or thousands of citizens to join in filing charges. He encouraged Lt. Col. Thammanat, saying, "Stay strong; I, Lawyer Aun, stand with you." He said if Thammanat declares opposition to the election, which he deems corrupt and unlawful, and calls for its annulment legally, he will support him fully.
Asked about reports of people zooming in on barcodes of the 22 February ballots to reveal voter choices and whether this violates election laws, Phattharaphong said that legally examining possible irregularities is the right of Thai citizens. He maintained that the election secrecy is compromised. He said he is willing to provide legal assistance if anyone faces EC prosecution. Photographing ballots might be considered intentional disclosure breaching secrecy, but in this context, the public seeks to prove the election was not secret; this is the only way to publicize it.
When asked if he supports nullifying the election by backing Lt. Col. Thammanat, Phattharaphong confirmed he wants the election annulled. He addressed Thammanat, saying, "Since you are a military man living in Australia, I once lived there too but without the wealth from selling powder. If he invites me to dine in Soi Rang Nam or Khao Kradong, I'll accept as a fellow military man." He added that if the EC certifies the results, it would be a serious violation under Section 157 for dereliction of duty, possibly prompting a joint petition by MPs and senators to the Constitutional Court.
Regarding an audio clip allegedly involving the Bhumjaithai Party negotiating with the Kla Party to act as 'snakes' (traitors), Phattharaphong said he had not heard of this. He added that if Lt. Col. Thammanat is straightforward, he should make it public. The key is Thammanat's intent—whether he wants to curry favor or genuinely work to overturn the dirtiest election in history for society's sake.
"This country only needs three people: Senators, MPs, and me, Lawyer Aun from Buriram. If anything happens to me, I ask journalists to report my death for 15 consecutive days, declaring my courage and resolve. I am not a political lackey hired to complain," he said.
Phattharaphong also revealed that someone gave him a 24-hour video clip alleging that the EC miscounted senator election votes, causing substitute senators to become regular senators while some regular senators might become substitutes. He plans to file complaints with both the EC and the Ombudsman regarding this matter.