Bangkok:A group of approximately five senators is poised to submit a complaint to the chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). They seek an investigation into Mr. Sitthichot Intrawises, a minority member of the Election Commission (EC), for allegedly disclosing sensitive information related to meetings and voting on cases involving the selection of senators, known as the senator collusion case. The senators claim that this disclosure might represent a serious breach of ethical standards.
According to Thai News Agency, the indictment reveals that on September 14, 2026, the Election Commission met to deliberate and vote on cases concerning the selection of Senators, which drew significant public attention due to the numerous defendants involved. Following this, on September 15, 2026, Mr. Sitthichot gave an interview as a minority EC member, sharing details of the voting results by group, including specific vote counts, and identifying himself and Mr. Chai Nakornchai as minority committee members.
The petitioners reference the Code of Ethics for Constitutional Court Judges and Holders of Independent Organizations Act B.E. 2561 (2018), requesting the NACC to determine if Mr. Sitthichot's actions violate ethical standards, such as maintaining confidentiality, respecting majority decisions, and providing accurate information. Citing Article 27 of the Code of Ethics, which deems such violations serious, they urge the NACC to gather evidence and summon witnesses to assess the matter.
It was reported that the senators drafted the petition on October 1, 2026, and authorized the Senate Secretariat to deliver it to the NACC President before noon on October 2, 2026. Meanwhile, Senator Thanawat Srisuk disclosed that the reserve senators group, which includes himself and Pol. Gen. Kamrob Panyakaew, is considering a recommendation from former Constitutional Court judge Charan Pakdeethanakul to file a case with the Constitutional Court. This suggestion is based on the alleged harm caused by collusion in the Senate election.
Mr. Thanawat noted discussions with Constitutional Court officials, who indicated that the first and second-ranked reserve senators could potentially file a review petition. However, some legal experts argue that all stakeholders in the senator selection process may have the right to submit matters for review.
The complaints to the NACC and the possibility of petitioning the Constitutional Court are ongoing. The allegations against Mr. Sitthichot Intrawises remain under investigation, with no conclusive findings of wrongdoing yet.