Senators reject the summons for "Upakit" in the middle of a session, urging the police to clearly explain what was wrong, emphasizing that MPs-Senators must still have special rights to protect them. Prevent political persecution While he insists on his innocence and is ready to fight the case.

Senate meeting today (9 Oct.) to consider urgent matters. The Royal Thai Police requests permission to issue a summons to arrest Mr. Upakit Pachariyangkun, a senator. To investigate and report additional charges according to Section 11/7 of the Narcotics Case Procedure Act 2007, which was amended by Drug Case Procedure Act No. 2, 2021, as an accused in a criminal case according to Section 127 of the Narcotics Code and by Section 125, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, providing that during the period Meetings are prohibited from arresting, imprisoning, or summoning MPs or Senators for investigation. As an accused in a criminal case unless permitted by the council of which you are a member

Mr. Upakit insists on his innocence. and ready to enter the legal process But he emphasized that he had already withdrawn his name from the executive committee and shareholders of Allure Group Company Limited, so he had no involvement with the management. Moreover, while being a director and shareholder, he acted correctly. Always had to and wish to relinquish the privilege of protection Ready to enter the justice process Because he did not want anyone to use the matter as a matter of criticism against the Senate. and to protect the honor and dignity of oneself and one's family. However, it must be up to the meeting.

While most senators expressed their opinions It is in the same direction, for example, Mr. Wiwat Saengsuriyachat said that Section 125 of the Constitution It is not a privilege that can be waived. Because it is a matter of the council meeting. that must act Especially when there is a necessity such as an even resolution. Therefore, in order for members to perform their duties perfectly Prevent being bullied If you have to act in opposition to government agencies or affecting the private sector during the session Therefore, there must be a law to protect the integrity of the performance of duties. along with calling on the Royal Thai Police Explain whether Mr. Upakit committed a serious offense that required a summons to be issued or not. And if there really is a mistake As shown in the document Ask the investigating officer to come and explain himself. At the Senate meeting If there is clarity according to the summons, I believe that the Senate is ready to send Mr. Upakit according to the legal process.

In the end, the Senate decided not to allow it. Please send Mr. Upakit Let the investigating officer go to trial, 175 to 7 votes, with 10 abstentions.

Source: Thai News Agency