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EC consults BoT, invokes Article 32 to seek data on suspicious cash withdrawals
EC consults BoT, invokes Article 32 to seek data on suspicious cash withdrawals
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
The Election Commission has invoked Article 32 of the EC Act to request transaction data from the Bank of Thailand after more than 250 million baht was reportedly withdrawn and exchanged into 100- and 500-baht notes, raising suspicions it could be linked to election-law violations.Anutin likens alleged 7,500-baht vote buying to ‘buffalo’ behaviour
Anutin likens alleged 7,500-baht vote buying to ‘buffalo’ behaviour
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ridiculed speculation that vote-buying prices have surged to as much as 7,500 baht per person, saying anyone who paid that much deserved “buffalo horns”.Rak Chart claims vote-buying money could hit THB 200bn, alleges Bangkok rate up to THB 7,500 per head
Rak Chart claims vote-buying money could hit THB 200bn, alleges Bangkok rate up to THB 7,500 per head
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
Rak Chart Party leader says the party has received intelligence indicating unusually large sums circulating in the election, alleging vote-buying in Bangkok has risen to THB 7,500 per person and urging the Election Commission to act proactively.EC says “7,500 baht per head” vote-buying claim is only an estimate, vows tighter checks in risk areas
EC says “7,500 baht per head” vote-buying claim is only an estimate, vows tighter checks in risk areas
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
Election Commission secretary-general says a private-sector claim of vote-buying at 7,500 baht per head is an estimate, and says the EC is intensifying prevention efforts and deploying rapid teams in high-risk constituencies.Sudarat vows economic overhaul and anti-graft drive, alleges vote-buying of 50–100m baht in Northeast
Sudarat vows economic overhaul and anti-graft drive, alleges vote-buying of 50–100m baht in Northeast
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026
Thai Sang Thai PM candidate Sudarat Keyuraphan promises an economic reset and zero-graft government, alleges vote-buying of 50-100 million baht in the Northeast, and outlines debt, education and energy reforms.Chuan believes likely election winners already offered money to vote for next PM
Chuan believes likely election winners already offered money to vote for next PM
MONDAY, JANUARY 05, 2026
Ex-Democrat leader Chuan Leekpai says some likely election winners were offered money to vote for a PM nominee, warning vote buying is intensifying.ACT joins Nation Group to campaign for clean election amid vote-buying fears
ACT joins Nation Group to campaign for clean election amid vote-buying fears
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025
ACT chief Mana Nimitmongkol says surveys show 70% expect vote-buying nationwide, prompting a joint campaign with Nation Group for a clean election.EC to ask Supreme Court to punish seven Roi Et Senate election candidates
EC to ask Supreme Court to punish seven Roi Et Senate election candidates
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
EC asks the Supreme Court to revoke election rights of seven Roi Et Senate candidates and seek criminal charges in a vote-buying conspiracy.Top court red-cards Bhumjaithai MP over vote-buying allegations
Top court red-cards Bhumjaithai MP over vote-buying allegations
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025
The Nakhon Si Thammarat MP loses voting rights and faces 10 year ban from politics after Supreme Court finds her guilty of buying votesPolice detect 8 possible vote buying cases on election day
Police detect 8 possible vote buying cases on election day
SUNDAY, MAY 14, 2023
A police centre set up to monitor election-related crimes detected eight cases of suspected vote buying during election day on Sunday, the spokesman of the centre said.