Bhumjaithai members cleared in senatorial election rigging probe
Thailand's Election Commission has cleared Bhumjaithai party members, including Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and de facto leader Newin Chidchob, of involvement in the 2024 senatorial election rigging scandal. Only 26 out of 77 suspects, all senators, were found guilty.
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