The Election Commission revealed its resolution on the investigation file concerning Senate vote-rigging allegations 3 to 7 on an individual basis. It found five senators with a majority vote of 6 to 1 agreeing to send them to court for criminal prosecution rather than just administrative action or dismissal of complaints. The vote count indicates a strong consensus on these cases.
On 20 Sep 2026 GMT+7, the Office of the Election Commission disclosed its resolution on the investigation file regarding Senate election allegations number 3, dated 14 Sep 2026. Allegation 3 refers to Section 36, paragraph one, in conjunction with Section 70 of the 2018 Organic Act on the Election of Members of the Senate, concerning "introducing oneself in a manner not consistent with the procedures and conditions set by the Election Commission."
1. For senators holding office at the time of complaint, 137 individuals were accused. The Election Commission resolved to file petitions with the Supreme Court and pursue criminal prosecution against 26 people, while dismissing complaints against 107 individuals.
2. For alternate senators, there was one accused individual. The Election Commission decided to dismiss this complaint.
3. Among those eligible to vote for senators (excluding the first two groups), two individuals were accused. The Election Commission resolved to file a petition and pursue criminal prosecution against one individual, while dismissing the complaint against the other.
4. For party executives, members of parliament, or political officeholders, there were 20 accused individuals. The Election Commission unanimously decided to dismiss all 20 complaints.
5. Other persons accused numbered 15. The Election Commission resolved to file petitions with the Supreme Court and pursue criminal prosecution against nine individuals, while dismissing complaints against six.
Regarding the individual voting results for prosecution decisions,
1. The Election Commission resolved to file petitions with the Supreme Court and pursue criminal prosecution
against 36 individuals, with voting results as follows:
A 6 to 1 majority vote supported prosecution for 16 individuals.
A 5 to 2 majority vote supported prosecution for 15 individuals.
A 4 to 3 majority vote supported prosecution for 5 individuals.
2. The Election Commission resolved not to file petitions with the Supreme Court and not to pursue criminal prosecution (complaints dismissed)
for 135 individuals, with voting results as follows:
Unanimous dismissal for 7 individuals.
A 6 to 1 vote to dismiss for 2 individuals.
A 5 to 2 vote to dismiss for 121 individuals.
A 4 to 3 vote to dismiss for 5 individuals.
Additionally, the Commission disclosed detailed resolutions on allegations 4 through 7.
Allegation 4 refers to Section 77, paragraph one (1), concerning "arranging, offering, promising, or preparing to give assets or other benefits convertible into money to any person."
Allegation 5 refers to Section 77, paragraph one (3), regarding "hosting or receiving entertainment or hospitality for anyone."
Allegation 6 refers to Section 79, concerning soliciting or receiving assets or other benefits in exchange for candidacy or non-candidacy to benefit a candidate.
Allegation 7 refers to Section 81, concerning soliciting, receiving, or agreeing to receive money, assets, or other benefits for oneself or others to vote for or abstain from voting for any candidate.
Further details can be found atwww.ect.go.th
