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The Thaiger – Fastwork CEO Faces Allegations of Vote-Buying

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The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) is set to summon Chikit “CK” Cheong, the CEO of freelance marketplace Fastwork, for questioning. This follows his recent allegations that a political party purchased a vote from his grandmother for 2,000 baht. CK, who is both a prominent businessman and a content creator, has been vocal about the upcoming General Election.

In his social media posts, CK has frequently engaged with election topics, interviewing notable figures across various political parties. The controversy gained traction on February 2, when CK shared a Facebook post recounting a conversation with his grandmother about her voting intentions. His grandmother revealed that she had accepted money in exchange for her vote.

This incident has sparked significant public backlash and raises questions about the integrity of the electoral process in Thailand. CK’s claims highlight ongoing concerns regarding vote-buying practices in the country’s political landscape.

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Fastwork CEO under scrutiny for vote-buying claim

The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) planned to summon the CEO of freelance marketplace Fastwork for questioning after he publicly claimed that a political party bought a vote from his grandmother for 2,000 baht.

The Thai-Chinese CEO of the Fastwork, Chikit “CK” Cheong, is not only well-known as a businessman but also as a content creator who regularly discusses business, investment, and social issues.

In recent weeks, he posted frequently about the upcoming General Election, including interviews with leading figures from several political parties.

Controversy erupted on Monday, February 2, after CK shared a Facebook post describing a phone conversation with his grandmother about the election. In the post, he wrote:

“I just made a call to my grandma and asked…
CK: ‘Grandma, who will you vote for in this upcoming election?’
Grandmother: ‘I already take their money…

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