"Ice Prit" filed a daily report after the Election Commission (EC) filed a complaint, affirming his readiness to cooperate and emphasizing his role as a citizen to ensure election transparency. "Ice Prit" filed a daily report after the Election Commission (EC) filed a complaint, affirming his readiness to cooperate and emphasizing his role as a citizen to ensure election transparency.
At 11:00 a.m. on 27 Feb 2026 GMT+7, at the Central Investigation Bureau's complaint center, Ice Prit Wacharasindhu, spokesperson for the People's Party, arrived with his lawyer to meet investigators from the Crime Suppression Division. This was after reviewing facts concerning the EC's lawsuit for offenses under the Constitution-Related Act on the Election Commission 2017, Section 66 paragraph two; the Penal Code Sections 116, 209, 322; and the Computer Crime Act Section 14.
Mr. Prit stated that he came today after seeing news yesterday that the EC had filed complaints against six citizens, including himself, who observed the re-election in Khan Na Yao district on 22 February. He also came to file a daily report to affirm his sincerity to authorities. After being informed that the EC had filed a complaint, officials said the names of those accused cannot be disclosed at this time. The best source of information about whom and what charges the EC filed lies with the EC itself. Regarding the news reports from yesterday, he expects them to be accurate. To clear doubts, he called on the EC to clearly and slowly state who was charged and the facts behind the complaint instead of releasing vague news.
Regarding reports that one of the charges includes involvement in a criminal gang, Mr. Prit said he came today to file a report after seeing such news. He affirmed his innocence and confidence that on 22 February, during the re-election in Khan Na Yao, he arrived at the polling station after the polls had closed at 5:00 p.m., during the legally mandated vote-counting observation. The EC must conduct counting transparently in front of the public. The EC itself encouraged citizens to observe the counting. His participation in observing the vote count was legal. Several EC officials, including the Deputy Secretary-General, were present and showed no objection or warnings that his actions obstructed official duties. He insisted there was nothing illegal. The truth will come out through the court process, and he is ready to proceed.
When asked if he would file a counter-complaint, Mr. Prit said that filing a false complaint to damage citizens is illegal. They must wait to see if the EC's complaint is based on facts or conflicts with the truth that will emerge. If found to be false, Dr. Wayo Aswarungroeng, Deputy Leader of the People's Party, is ready to take immediate action.
Asked whether the charge of involvement in a criminal gang was excessive, Mr. Prit affirmed that regardless of how serious or minor the accusations are, he insists on his innocence. He said if there is evidence or facts, the accusers should state them publicly in court and proceed through the judicial process.
“Speaking beyond just as a citizen but as someone who volunteered as a representative, it is my duty to scrutinize how state agencies operate, including ensuring election transparency. I am committed to investigating any doubts or suspicious actions by the EC. Ultimately, if I do not do this, I should be the one questioned about why I serve in the House of Representatives.”
When asked if this lawsuit was an attempt to silence him, Mr. Prit said he cannot confirm facts on behalf of others. On that day, he did not see some of the six accused present, yet they were still named in the complaint. He urged those individuals to clarify the facts themselves, which would be more accurate. Regarding whether this is a gag lawsuit, he responded from two perspectives: politically, regardless of the intent behind the lawsuit, he is ready to prove his innocence. He reiterated that as a representative, his role is to oversee the EC's duties, and there is no reason to stop doing so.
One thing we must recognize in Thai society is the issue of gag lawsuits. If such lawsuits come from state agencies against citizens and are expected not to establish the truth, society should realize that even if the accused prove their innocence, damage has already occurred. The burden of explanation and expenses, including filing complaints, imposes a burden on citizens and negatively affects freedom of expression, which is a fundamental democratic right.
“When state agencies face questions from citizens about their duties, and when those questions are lawful, such as observing vote counting, the proper response from the agencies should be to clarify and eliminate doubts rather than prosecuting the citizens.”