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Scandals rock Bhumjaithai but fail to shake its hold on power: experts

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Bhumjaithai faces significant scandals: The party is embroiled in vote-rigging allegations concerning the Senate election and accusations of fraud in civil service exams.
Senior leaders evade prosecution: The Election Commission dropped charges against top Bhumjaithai figures, including Prime Minister Anutin, in the Senate scandal, averting immediate legal threats to their positions.
Political stability persists despite outrage: Experts attribute Bhumjaithai's continued hold on power to the absence of charges against party executives and the lack of a charismatic leader capable of mobilizing large-scale anti-government protests.
Reputation severely damaged: Although the party avoids immediate ousting, its public image and political credibility are heavily dented, causing prominent conservatives to reconsider their support.

Today 10:21Key points summarised by AI

The Election Commission (EC) is investigating Pita Limjaroenrat for potentially contesting the election despite knowing he was unqualified, focusing on his 42,000 shares in the inactive media company iTV Plc.
This inquiry, despite the dismissal of initial petitions on technical grounds, indicates the EC believes there's merit in the complaints regarding his eligibility under constitutional rules barring media business ownership for candidates.
If found guilty under Article 151, Pita faces severe criminal penalties, including imprisonment, a substantial fine, and a 20-year ban from politics, which could critically jeopardize his premiership bid and MP status.
Experts predict a lengthy legal process involving multiple courts, potentially leading to his suspension from MP duties and influencing the parliamentary vote for the next prime minister.

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