The Chairman of the Election Commission (EC) confirmed a careful review of the alleged senator vote-rigging case, revealing that consideration of the investigation results began yesterday (8 June). He set a framework of 12 meetings and expects to vote on the verdict all at once, asking the public to trust that the EC will not rush its work, aware of societal expectations.
On 9 June 2026, Mr. Narong Klunwarin, Chairman of the Election Commission (EC), spoke about progress in the alleged senator vote-rigging case. He said the case started being reviewed yesterday (8 June) and meetings will be held every other Monday, allowing the EC time to thoroughly examine the large volume of documents. The meetings will be planned efficiently, possibly grouped by province clusters or by specific allegations. Other days will be for regular agendas. The entire process is scheduled for 12 sessions, but they aim to finish sooner if possible. However, finishing too quickly might lead the public to think the review was not thorough. The EC members consider opinions from every stage and examine all documents themselves, avoiding any rushed decisions. For example, yesterday's review focused solely on Surat Thani Province and took three hours, whereas initially, they planned to cover several province groups but managed only one due to the detailed facts and careful questioning of those providing explanations, which requires time.
Regarding concerns from various parties about whether the vote-rigging case will be dismissed, Mr. Narong said he understands the public’s expectations and perceptions of the EC's image. This EC panel is newly appointed, and everyone agrees to operate strictly within the legal framework. They are aware of how society views them and do not want to create negative impressions. He asked the public to be confident that every meeting involves detailed discussions, although outsiders cannot attend to listen.
When asked if decisions on the senator cases will be made individually, Mr. Narong said the results will be announced for all individuals simultaneously, with the vote conducted in one session.