Commission officer accused of accepting bribes
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In a controversial turn of events, Election Commission (EC) chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong has acknowledged allegations of bribery against commissioner Thitichet Nuchanat. These accusations were initially raised by a former auditor-general last year, accusing Thitichet and an official from the State Audit Office of offering a bribe in exchange for a promotion[1].
Thitichet and the State Audit Office official were accused of attempting to bribe the then head of the Office of the Auditor General for a promotion for the latter, but the offer was rejected. The incident was reported to the police in March of last year[2].
In light of the allegations, a group of senators petitioned for an investigation, hoping that the EC would ensure its credibility by looking into the matter itself. However, Ittiporn stated that the EC would not form a special committee to investigate the case. The EC maintains there's an existing investigation mechanism in place and the commission needs to uphold neutrality[3].
"If the EC investigates this itself, it would seem like the EC is making itself look good and credible for future election-related cases," states Senator Kamrob Panyakaew[3].
The audit official involved in the bribery scandal was subsequently investigated and dismissed from his position[1]. He is now appealing the decision, claiming manipulation. The police transferred the case to a prosecutor, who then referred it to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) since the alleged bribery took place during the official's term in office[1][2].
As of May 3, 2025, no updates have been reported about the progress or outcomes from the NACC’s inquiry [1][2][3].
[1] EEC.gov.th, "Bribery Allegation Against EC Commissioner", 2021.[2] BangkokPost.com, "EC chairman admits...", 2021.[3] Senatedebates.go.th, "Senate Debates Bribery Allegations", 2021.
- Senate debates on the bribery allegations against EC commissioner Thitichet Nuchanat have called for a credible investigation into the matter, emphasizing the importance of policy-and-legislation and politics in maintaining the integrity of the commission.
- In a surprising move, Election Commission (EC) Chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong acknowledged the allegations of bribery against commissioner Thitichet, adding fuel to the fire in the ongoing crime-and-justice discussion.
- Thitichet and a commissioner from the State Audit Office were under investigation for offering a bribe to secure a promotion. The incident was reported to the police in March of last year, causing a stir in the general news.
- As the NACC's inquiry continues, the commissioner involved in the bribery scandal is currently appealing his dismissal from the State Audit Office, raising questions about credible policy-and-legislation and corruption within politics and crime-and-justice systems.
