Opposition Demands Swift Action on NACC Misconduct Probe
Opposition parties demand swift action on a constitutional complaint against NACC commissioners for improperly dismissing misconduct allegations against a former transport minister, with Parliament facing pressure to decide within the week.
At 9 a.m. on July 8, 2025, at Parliament, Prasit Watthasin, deputy leader of the Pheu Thai Party and chair of the opposition coordination committee, along with Senator Nanthana Nanthawaropass and independent senators, held a press conference demanding updates on the case. The opposition coalition and senators had filed a constitutional complaint on June 5, 2025, accusing NACC commissioners of improper conduct for dismissing allegations that former Transport Minister Sakdisiam Chidchob concealed assets through nominee ownership and filed false asset declarations. However, the NACC rejected the complaint.
Prasit stated that the Parliament Speaker has two options: forward the case to the Supreme Court Chief Justice to establish an independent investigation committee, or dismiss the complaint. He noted that while no legal deadline exists, a previous similar case took only 41 days. With 33 days already elapsed since the complaint was filed, the opposition is demanding a decision within this week, coinciding with the parliamentary recess.
Prasit emphasized that the Parliament Speaker need not prove NACC misconduct, only determine if suspicion exists to warrant referral to the Supreme Court. He warned that if the Speaker dismisses the complaint without justification, opposition members can file separate charges under Article 157 for dereliction of duty. He added that all documentation has been reviewed and sits on the Speaker's desk.
Senator Nanthana expressed concern that after 33 days of inaction since June 5, the Parliament Speaker may be attempting to whitewash allies. She called for immediate action according to constitutional procedures, stating that if the Speaker wants to clear himself of these accusations, he should expedite the process.