The Reserve Senators expressed dissatisfaction with the Election Commission's decision on the senator election collusion case, calling the turn of events illogical. They criticized that under the third charge, all 138 accused should have been prosecuted, but only 26 were actually pursued. They declared they will file an appeal against the EC's ruling at the Supreme Court on 16 September.
On 14 Sept 2026 at 17:40 GMT+7, in front of the Election Commission (EC) office, Pol. Lt. Gen. Khamrob Panyakao, leader of the Reserve Senators group, spoke about the EC's decision in the senator collusion case. He said that after hearing the EC chairman's explanation, he felt very dissatisfied because it was highly unreasonable—especially their emphasis on the 16th of 26 witnesses, labeling that witness as unreliable. This opinion conflicts with the previous EC committee's view, which had agreed to include that witness's testimony in the investigation file of subcommittee 26. He called this a nonsensical reversal and said the EC could have sent the case file to the Supreme Court for a definitive ruling.
Regarding the 26 accused senators under the third charge, in fact, all 138 should have been prosecuted since they were involved in producing vote guidance lists. However, this EC committee proceeded with only 26 cases. He and the Reserve Senators plan to file a petition to formally contest the EC's ruling at the Supreme Court on 16 September.