Bangkok: Yotsanan has called on the Election Commission to be vigilant against vote buying following findings by the Bank of Thailand that revealed significant cash exchanges during the election period.

According to Thai News Agency, the Bank of Thailand's governor identified unusual cash transactions involving large withdrawals and exchanges for smaller denominations, such as 100 and 500 baht notes, indicating potential vote-buying activities.

Yotsanu Wongsawat, the Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate, highlighted that the party is already implementing measures to monitor and combat vote buying. He emphasized the importance of vigilance by the Election Commission to ensure fair elections, noting that the people's votes are vital for the nation's advancement.

In a related issue, concerns about the misuse of state power were raised by Julaphan Amornvivat, another Pheu Thai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate. He pointed out irregularities in the transfer of high-ranking civil servants, suggesting that reshuffles within the Ministry of Interior were executed in an unusual and out-of-season manner, potentially linked to election outcomes. He mentioned that such large-scale reshuffles had not been witnessed before and warranted further scrutiny.

Julaphan also addressed concerns about promises of positions and promotions tied to election results, which he found alarming. Despite these challenges, he indicated that the Pheu Thai Party remains undeterred, having faced similar issues in past elections, including those influenced by state power and coups. He reaffirmed the party's reliance on public support and expressed confidence in maintaining this support to achieve electoral success.