Bangkok: "Lawyer Aun" has voiced his reservations regarding the National Anti-Corruption Commission's collection of Laser IDs, expressing a greater concern for the security of election ballots rather than potential data leaks.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Patarapong Supakorn, commonly referred to as Lawyer Aun Buriram, was approached for his opinion on the People's Power Party's (PPP) practice of collecting laser-etched IDs from the back of national ID cards during party membership registration. Although he filed a complaint for investigation, Lawyer Aun hesitated to fully engage with the issue, citing a lack of IT knowledge. He humorously noted that other government agencies and private businesses also engage in similar practices, which makes it challenging to single out the PPP.

When questioned about the risks associated with maintaining the confidentiality of such information, Lawyer Aun revealed he was more troubled by the election ballots. He highlighted concerns about the printing company involved in the ballots, suggesting it subcontracted the work to a firm owned by Mr. Kim Liak, potentially exposing the election results prematurely to Cambodia. Lawyer Aun speculated on the ongoing vote count, suggesting the Election Commission should liaise with the Cambodian Embassy for clarity.

Addressing a reporter's inquiry about his seemingly dismissive stance on laser ID leaks, Mr. Phatthapong clarified that his lesser concern stems from having already voted and not being affiliated with either the Move Forward Party or the People's Party. He encouraged political party members to seek transparency and assurance from their parties, emphasizing his lack of expertise in IT matters.

When asked about the possibility of a data leak, Lawyer Aun refrained from offering an opinion, citing his status as an outsider. On the topic of other parties not maintaining laser ID records, Mr. Pattarapong remarked on the PPP's unusual transparency efforts, drawing parallels to Mr. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit's monetary loan to the Future Forward Party-a move deemed impermissible by the Constitutional Court.

While the future of the PPP remains uncertain, with its potential dissolution and the dispersal of its members if Mr. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut departs, Lawyer Aun concluded by leaving the matter open for public contemplation.