“Napinthorn” expressed relief as the Election Commission dismissed the Senate vote-rigging complaint. He praised their fair exercise of authority without yielding to pressure and confirmed he will continue suing “Yingship iLaw.” Meanwhile, “Jaseth” said he feels nothing and will let the public decide.
At 08:55 on 15 Sep 2026 at the Government House, Napinthorn Srisapphong, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office and a Bhumjaithai Party leader, commented on the Election Commission’s decision not to prosecute the party’s executives in the Senate vote-rigging case. He said it is natural for the accused to feel relieved when the Commission dismisses the complaint. He acknowledged that the Commission exercised its authority based on law, the constitution, and regulations, carefully considering evidence and ensuring fairness without yielding to pressure urging it to act merely as a messenger. He praised the Commission for fairly exercising power and providing justice to all.
When asked if he feels relieved, Napinthorn replied that it is natural for anyone accused to feel relief when a complaint is dropped. He praised the Commission for not succumbing to pressure and for exercising authority fairly, refusing to act merely as a messenger pressured to forward all cases to court.
Asked whether the party had discussed suing those who made the accusations in the party’s name, Napinthorn said no such discussions had occurred yet. However, he noted that the information released was all confidential. He questioned how such secret information was leaked and why only damaging details were shared publicly. Importantly, although criminal law states that officials disclosing secrets are culpable, there are also intermediaries and supporters involved, each potentially liable separately. These are state criminal offenses that can be prosecuted without a formal complaint.
Asked if the previously filed legal case would proceed, Napinthorn confirmed it would. He is currently deciding the extent of investigation; if no further progress is made, he will file a suit himself within the 90-day limitation. He reaffirmed that he is suing Yingship Atchanon, director of iLaw. As for Parit Wacharasindhu, a party-list MP from the People’s Party, there are no issues beyond those raised in Parliament.
Jaseth Thaiseth, Deputy Minister of Interior and Bhumjaithai MP for Uthai Thani, commented on the same matter, saying he personally feels nothing and believes the Election Commission considered the evidence properly. He stated that yesterday and today he feels the same, confident in the evidence and that he was abroad during the alleged time. He said he does not understand the evidence others are discussing and prefers to maintain a non-confrontational stance.
Asked if he would take legal action against citizens who disclosed information, Jaseth replied that he would not. As a public figure, he believes the public should be the ones to judge.