Court say in Senate cases faces test

Bangkok Post · Post Reporters · 2026-11-04 23:34 UTC

The Election Commission (EC) has voted 5-2 to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on whether the Supreme Court has the authority to examine Senate candidates' qualifications and review EC decisions.

The Election Commission (EC) has voted 5-2 to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on whether the Supreme Court has the authority to examine Senate candidates' qualifications and review EC decisions.

The move follows the EC's decision to refer 77 people, including 26 serving senators, to the Supreme Court's Election Case Division for criminal proceedings over alleged collusion in the 2024 Senate election.

At a meeting on Wednesday, the EC agreed to submit a petition under Section 210(2) of the constitution, which empowers the Constitutional Court to rule on disputes involving the duties and powers of independent constitutional organisations.

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