The Secretary-General of the Election Commission revealed that the senator rigging case has now reached the full Election Commission. He confirmed the 5/18 MP election results are 100% complete and challenged iLaw to name the provinces and polling stations claiming incomplete vote counts. The EC is rushing to resolve over 2,000 complaint cases.
On 8 May 2026 at 09:30 at Centara Life Hotel, Chaeng Watthana Government Complex, Mr. Saeng Boonmee, Secretary-General of the Election Commission (EC), was asked if the election results were fully completed. He said these are not election results but the 5/18 MP data verified by the provinces, which confirmed all data had been uploaded to the website. If iLaw claims any are incomplete, they should specify which provinces and polling stations.
Regarding the verification of MP election complaints, Mr. Saeng said all matters are being expedited. Over the past two years, elections at all levels have taken place, including senator elections, local elections, and MP elections, generating more than 2,000 complaints. The highest priority is the large senator case. Other cases have deadlines: 60 days for qualifications, 90 days for vote counting after results announced, and one year for general complaints. They will decide which cases to prioritize, assuring no deadlines will be missed.
When asked about complaints related to MP elections in Chiang Rai and Surat Thani provinces, where offenders were arrested, Mr. Saeng said investigations are ongoing until complete. The office's role is to expedite, but investigation committees carry out the work. For example, in Nakhon Ratchasima province, there are two investigators handling 300 election-related cases. Cooperation in gathering evidence has been very limited.
Regarding the grandmother and grandchild involved in vote-buying allegations who have been questioned, the investigation found no wrongdoing; it was just joking and playful posts. However, they question whether this was appropriate and are considering how to proceed with the matter.
Mr. Saeng also commented on progress in the senator rigging case, stating that all documents were submitted to the full EC since late April. What happens next depends on the EC's review and timeline. The office will report developments regularly.
Regarding the ballot case with QR codes and barcodes at the Constitutional Court, five witnesses have been named. Witness statements have not yet been submitted but are due within 15 days. The office has not received any documents from the court yet, as the 15-day period for responses has not elapsed. Witnesses have been allowed to review the testimony and decide whether to provide additional clarifications.