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EC Sitthichote explains dissenting vote in Senate election case

Today 14:04Key points summarised by AI

Election Commissioner Sitthichote Intaraviset dissented from the majority EC vote, advocating for the indictment of Bhumjaithai executives, including Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in a Senate election fraud case.
His dissenting vote was based on witness testimonies matching real events, phone communications, and instructions on whom to vote for aligning with the names of 12 winning candidates, pointing to election rigging.

Today 14:57Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has formally requested a Royal Command to remove National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) chairman Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck due to his disqualification.
NBTC board meetings repeatedly fail to convene as three members refuse to sit with Sarana, asserting his lack of legal status, while he insists on remaining chairman until a Royal Command is issued.