Senator Somchai Sawaengkan will file lawsuits against people posting online threats against him and his family members in the wake of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s failed prime minister bid.
Sen Somchai yesterday said he and other senators are gathering evidence to bring legal action against internet trolls who have threatened them and their families after a joint session to vote for a new prime minister on Thursday with only 13 senators voting yes, while most (159) were abstentions while 34 voted no.
Sen Somchai held a debate in parliament before the voting session where he said he would not support Mr Pita for the post.
Yesterday, he said, many MFP supporters had posted bullying messages to him and even to his son’s Instagram account.
“This action is unacceptable. It is worse every day when those with different opinions are bullied online and death threats are sent to them and their family members,” according to Sen Somchai.
He and other senators subjected to cyberbullying will take legal action, he said, with evidence being submitted to the Technology Crime Suppression Division.