Prime Minister Anutin said some people believe the Election Commission's decision not to prosecute the Bhumjaithai Party in the Senate rigging case. He revealed that police have reported on the investigation of Thongjua but did not provide details yet.Tags: [Prime Minister, Election Commission, Bhumjaithai Party, Senate Rigging Case, Police Investigation]
On 17 Sep 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ministry of Interior, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul responded to questions about the Election Commission's resolution to file charges with the Supreme Court in the Senate rigging case. He noted that some still do not believe that no Bhumjaithai Party members were involved, simply saying, “Some people believe.” When asked about the minority dissent within the Election Commission explaining their reasons for supporting prosecution of Bhumjaithai, Anutin did not answer, stating only that he had another meeting, then left the interview.Tags: [Prime Minister, Election Commission, Bhumjaithai Party, Senate Case, Interview]
Anutin also addressed questions regarding the Royal Thai Police's inquiry into whether Thongjua Chatikijtjaroen, a member of the Prime Minister's team, was involved in corruption related to local examinations. He said the police have responded but he cannot disclose any details.Tags: [Prime Minister, Royal Thai Police, Thongjua Chatikijtjaroen, Corruption Investigation, Local Exams]