Bangkok: DSI-EC officials have distributed summonses to the residences of six Bangkok senators, including Mr. Alongkot Worakit, Mr. Chokchai Kittithanesuan, and Mr. Jirasak Chukwamdee, as part of an investigation into alleged collusion under the Organic Act on the Acquisition of Senators B.E. 2561.
According to Thai News Agency, the investigation and inquiry teams from the Election Commission (EC) and Department of Special Investigation (DSI) divided into three groups to deliver the summonses to these senators. The summonses request the senators to clarify allegations of misconduct related to their senatorial appointments. The allegations are backed by evidence suggesting collusion in acquiring their positions.
Officers visited six locations, including the residence of Mr. Jirasak Chukwamdee in Soi Vibhavadi 62, where they found the house unattended. With no response, the officers left the summons at the property, witnessed by police from Thung Song Hong Police Station. Similarly, at Mr. Wuttichai Kalyanamitra's residence in Soi Lat Phrao 23, officers were informed by a driver that Mr. Wuttichai was out of town. Consequently, the summons was placed at the front door, acknowledged by Phaholyothin Police Station officers.
At Mr. Alongkot Worakit's condominium in Soi Taksin, Khlongsan, officers discovered he was absent and handed the summons to the condominium's juristic person officer. This coordinated delivery effort is part of a larger move to summon nearly 60 senators across Bangkok and other provinces to address the allegations.
The summoned senators are required to present their clarifications at the Election Commission office within 14 days. Failure to comply will lead to legal actions, potentially involving the EC meeting and referral to the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions, which may result in the revocation of their rights without the necessity of a second summons or arrest warrant.