People's to Press Criminal Charges Against Election Commissioners Over Senate Rigging Allegations
Thailand's opposition 'People's' party announced its intention to file criminal charges against election commissioners for misconduct and dereliction of duty, citing their failure to prosecute Bhumjaithai party figures in the senatorial election rigging scandal. The party also plans to initiate a no-confidence motion against the Bhumjaithai-led government and push for constitutional amendments to curb senatorial powers.
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