August 25, 2026
The final week of August is shaping up to be a crucial period for Thailand’s judicial process, with several high-profile cases involving politics, elections, ethics and anti-corruption investigations moving into hearings and court proceedings.
- August 25 — Case Against 44 Former Move Forward MPs
Today, August 25, the Supreme Court begins the first witness hearing in a case brought by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), seeking a ruling on whether 44 former Move Forward Party MPs committed a serious ethical violation by supporting a proposal to amend Section 112 of Thailand’s Criminal Code.
- August 26 — Barcode & QR Code on Ballots
On August 26, the Constitutional Court is scheduled to hear five witnesses in a case filed by the Ombudsman concerning the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballots in the February 8, 2026 general election.
The key issue is whether the ballot design could potentially affect the constitutional principle of secret voting.
- August 27 — The 246-Baht Gold Bribery Case
On August 27, a hearing is scheduled in the case involving allegations of a 246-baht-weight gold bribe, with former Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn among those accused.
Pol. Gen. Surachate has denied the allegations and has maintained his intention to fight the case through the legal process.
- August 31 — “Big Joke” Case Against NACC Executives
On August 31, the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases, Region 1, is scheduled to issue an order in a case filed by Pol. Gen. Surachate against executives of the NACC, arising from a dispute over the handling of legal proceedings.
August 25–31, 2026, therefore marks a major week for Thailand’s justice system.
However, one point must be made clear: accepting a case, holding a hearing, or issuing a procedural order does NOT mean that the court has found anyone guilty. Final responsibility and guilt must be determined through the judicial process.
VIHOK NEWS
Sources: Constitutional Court of Thailand, Thai PBS, Matichon, Thai Post, Nation TV
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