Bangkok: Thanaporn views the Senate collusion case as merely a political game, based on existing evidence. Thanaporn believes the Senate collusion case is unresolvable due to the reuse of old information from the era when Thawee headed the DSI and Phumtham became Deputy Prime Minister. He argues it's merely a change of actors, now represented by "Aitim" and iLaw. He reveals a lack of evidence regarding crucial financial transactions.
According to Thai News Agency, political analyst Thanaporn Sriyakul commented on the ongoing investigation into the alleged collusion among senators, stating that the case relies on the same information that has been repeatedly brought up and is unlikely to change its outcome. Mr. Sriyakul said that during the times when Pol. Col. Tawee Sodsong was Minister of Justice and oversaw the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), and when Phumtham Vejjajiva was Deputy Prime Minister, relevant agencies conducted rigorous investigations into this matter. He expressed confidence that they thoroughly investigated every possible money trail, aiming to uncover high-ranking officials in order to dismantle the Bhumjaithai Party network. However, despite their best efforts, they failed to uncover the desired outcome. Instead, they only found small-time transfers of thousands or tens of thousands of baht between individuals, the purpose of which remains unclear. Such information, while sensational, lacks substance.
Mr. Thanaporn also observed that the same information has been passed on to different players, namely 2I, Ice Cream, and iLaw, because they are so diligent, but they can only criticize and not bring down the other side. This is without considering that there are now connections being drawn, suggesting that the Orange Party itself was also involved in organizing itself to become a Senator, which makes it plausible that the other side will also investigate the financial connections. In reality, it's an endless attempt to undermine the Blue Party, only the people doing the work have changed. "As long as it's the same information, it's difficult to expect any different results. Bringing up the same issues again might create political momentum, but it doesn't necessarily mean it will lead to a different legal outcome," Mr. Thanaporn said.
Mr. Thanaporn also commented that the current movements regarding the Senate collusion case are characterized by a political struggle coupled with legal processes. He believes that the final decision will depend on evidence that has been scrutinized through the judicial process, not merely the dissemination of information or allegations through public forums. "I think Som (referring to a political party) has taken on this task, and I commend her for doing a better job than previous investigators because she is more diligent. But that's all; it's not enough to bring them down. They need to find clear evidence of the financial connections. They should try asking Mr. Tawee about his whereabouts, because at that time, the DSI (Department of Special Investigation) dug deep but couldn't find anything," Mr. Thanaporn said.
Mr. Thanaporn suggested that the opposition focus on more substantive issues by gathering information for the no-confidence debate. If they believe there was indeed fraud and corruption as previously alleged, they should present clear evidence, rather than relying on outdated information, such as the collusion allegations against senators, which have had no impact on the blue-shirt faction.