Bangkok: "Lawyer Aun" has called on 55 senators to cease their duties and requested Senator Nantana to gather signatures from 20 senators to facilitate "Mongkol's" submission to the Constitutional Court. The aim is to interpret whether the senators, allegedly supported by political parties, are in violation of Section 113 of the Constitution. Senator Nantana has criticized this situation as the lowest point in history, warning that it could lead to the nation's ruin.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phatthapong Suphakson, also known as Lawyer Aun Buriram, has submitted a letter to Ms. Nantana Nanthaworaphas, urging her to forward a petition to the Senate President. The petition seeks the Constitutional Court's interpretation of the senators' conduct. Mr. Phatthapong has been vocal about the alleged collusion within the Senate, pointing out corruption during elections and the subsequent issuance of summonses to 55 senators. He claims that some senators have reconsidered their positions and are now providing valuable information. Despite ongoing investigations, Phatthapong asserts that evidence clearly shows these senators' involvement with political parties, which he believes has led to a decline in the Senate's integrity. He has requested Ms. Nantana to gather the signatures needed to determine if such conduct breaches Section 113 and warrants the termination of Senate membership.
Senator Nantana Nanthaworaphas remarked that this controversy marks an unprecedented moment in Thai political history, with over half of the Senate accused of improperly assuming their roles. She described the situation as abnormal and indicative of collusion, which has now been addressed by the Election Commission (EC) and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) through charges against the accused senators. Nantana emphasized that the public's trust has eroded due to the unclear origins of these senators, resulting in widespread suspicion. She has previously called for an investigation and has voluntarily refrained from participating in votes concerning independent organizations, citing conflicts of interest and a lack of transparency.
Ms. Nantana further criticized the Senate's reluctance to halt the approval of appointments to independent organizations, attributing it to power dynamics and anticipated benefits. She insists that public awareness of the situation should compel senators to cease their duties to prevent potential national destruction. Nantana plans to rally independent and justice-oriented senators to sign the petition in accordance with Article 82 of the Constitution, aiming to restore the Senate's honor and credibility by allowing public scrutiny.
Next week, Ms. Nantana intends to present the matter to Mr. Mongkol Surassajja, the Senate President and one of the accused senators, urging him to forward the issue to the Constitutional Court. She expressed hope that the Senate's actions would reflect national interests over personal gains. The Senate whip is currently considering establishing a special committee to address positions within the Constitutional Court and the Election Commission. Ms. Nantana questions the legitimacy and propriety of continuing the current process, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical governance.