Opposition Party Files Complaint Over Alleged Chat Messages Instructing Officials to Support Bhumjaithai Party
Thailand's People's Party has submitted a complaint to the National Anti-Corruption Commission alleging that a senior Interior Ministry official used Line chat messages to instruct subordinates to support Bhumjaithai Party candidates during the February 8 election. The complaint centers on messages purportedly from Department of Provincial Administration director-general Narucha Kosacivilize using the phrase "help the blue side," which refers to Bhumjaithai's party color. The case raises questions about whether civil servants violated political neutrality requirements and election laws.
The People's Party, Thailand's main opposition, has petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate leaked Line chat messages allegedly showing a senior Interior Ministry official instructing subordinates to support Bhumjaithai Party candidates in the February 8 election. The complaint, filed by party deputy leader Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn and others, focuses on messages purportedly from Department of Provincial Administration director-general Narucha Kosacivilize containing the phrase "help the blue side"—understood as a reference to Bhumjaithai's party color. The opposition argues that digital forensic examinations could verify the messages' authenticity within days. Beyond the chat messages, the complainants allege a broader pattern of political interference in Phuket, including transfers and disciplinary action against civil servants who refused to comply with political directives. The complaint also questions why Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has not launched a formal investigation despite emphasizing civil servant neutrality. Additional alleged chat screenshots from district officials endorsing Bhumjaithai candidates have also surfaced on social media.
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The article does not include any response or statement from the Department of Provincial Administration director-general Narucha Kosacivilize, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, or Bhumjaithai Party regarding the allegations.
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