Election Commission expected to send out summonses soon in connection with 2024 election
PUBLISHED : 7 May 2025 at 21: 16
UPDATED : 7 May 2025 at 21: 50
Senate candidates gather for the final round of voting in Nonthaburi province on June 26 last year. (Photo: Pattarapong Chapattarasill)
The Election Commission (EC) is expected to summon around 60 senators to acknowledge charges related to alleged vote-fixing in last year’s Senate election, a source said on Wednesday.
The senators are accused of violating Sections 32, 36, 62, 70 and 77 of the organic law on the selection of the Senate, said the source on condition of anonymity. If found guilty, they could face one to 10 years in jail and/or a fine between 20,000 and 200,000 baht and revocation of election rights for 20 years.
“Those who are summoned must meet the EC to acknowledge the charge, and they will have the opportunity to clarify the allegations. The EC will review the case, determine if they should be disqualified and ask the Supreme Court to revoke their election rights,” the source said.
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