Bangkok: Parit Wacharasindhu, a party-list MP from the People's Party, has unveiled additional evidence of collusion in the Senate election, urging the Election Commission to prosecute 229 individuals and not dismiss the case. This announcement was made during a press conference held at the Future Forward Party building to mark the second anniversary of the national Senate election.

According to Thai News Agency, the Senate collusion case is currently under review by the Election Commission (EC), which must make a decision by early September 2026. Two committees have proposed differing courses of action: Committee 26 recommends indicting at least 229 individuals, while Sub-Committee 36 suggests dismissing the charges altogether. The People's Party insists on prosecuting all 229 individuals, citing clear and strong evidence.

Parit emphasized the importance of the Election Commission's impartiality, given that many commission members were certified by the Senators implicated in the case. He warned that not pursuing the case could lead to questions about potential conflicts of interest and negligence of duty, especially in light of the EC's history of scrutiny in similar matters.

While full details of the case file are not accessible, Parit highlighted evidence gathered independently, including publicly available information and testimony from witnesses willing to cooperate with the People's Party. The evidence indicates substantial fraud in several provinces, starting with Nakhon Phanom Province.

Among the evidence presented were audio clips and witness testimonies suggesting undue influence by prominent figures, including Mr. Supachai Pothisu, and suspicious gatherings of Senate candidates prior to the election. Allegations include promises of monetary compensation, pre-signed resignation letters, and threats involving CCTV surveillance.

Parit stated that the Election Commission and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) could easily verify these claims, as his team had identified numerous CCTV cameras at the implicated locations and confirmed the involvement of local political figures. Additionally, he pointed to evidence of organized travel arrangements and further meetings that strengthen the case for a coordinated collusion effort.

The People's Party plans to continue gathering evidence from other provinces, presenting it to the public as it becomes available. Parit reiterated the need for the Election Commission to consider all evidence impartially and refer the matter to the court, as recommended by the 26th investigative committee, to uphold the integrity of the judicial process.