"Abhisit" Ultimatum: "Veerapong" to Quit Top Party Post or Advisor Role with "Supajee"

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Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has demanded that Deputy Leader Veerapong Prapa resign from his party positions if he accepts an advisory role offered by Minister Supajee Suthammaphan.

•Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has issued an ultimatum to Deputy Leader Veerapong Prapa.
•Veerapong Prapa has been offered an advisory position by Minister Supajee Suthammaphan.
•Abhisit states Veerapong must resign from his party roles if he accepts the advisory position, due to potential conflict of interest as a member of the opposition.
•Veerapong has been asked to consult with Abhisit regarding an offer to serve as Thai Trade Representative for EU FTA negotiations.

Overview

•On April 12, Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party, clarified the situation regarding Veerapong Prapa, Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party.
•Veerapong Prapa, Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party and former Thai Trade Representative, was reportedly appointed as an advisor to Minister of Commerce Supajee Suthammaphan.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva stated that he was not aware of the appointment from Supajee Suthammaphan, but Veerapong Prapa had consulted him about being approached for the role.
•The proposed role for Veerapong Prapa is as the Thai Trade Representative to lead negotiations with the European Union on a Free Trade Agreement, aiming for completion within the current year.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva acknowledged that while the advisory role might benefit the country, Veerapong Prapa's position as a Democrat Party deputy leader and member would create confusion and conflict with the party's opposition status.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva stated that if Veerapong Prapa wishes to accept the advisory position, he must resign as Deputy Leader and a member of the Democrat Party.
•The decision now rests with Veerapong Prapa to make a choice and proceed accordingly.

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Key Quotes

Abhisit Vejjajiva

"I was not informed of this matter by Mrs. Supajee, but Mr. Veerapong consulted me, stating he was approached to be the Thai Trade Representative to lead negotiations with the EU on a Free Trade Agreement, aiming for completion this year."

ตนไม่เคยได้รับทราบเรื่องนี้จากนางศุภจี แต่นายวีระพงษ์ ได้มาปรึกษาตนว่า ได้รับการทาบทามให้ไปดำรงตำแหน่งผู้แทนการค้าไทย เพื่อไปเป็นหัวหน้าคณะในการเจรจากับสหภาพยุโรป ในเรื่องของข้อตกลงเขตการค้าเสรีโดยมีเป้าหมายที่จะดำเนินการให้แล้วเสร็จภายในปีนี้

Abhisit Vejjajiva

"However, with Mr. Veerapong's status as a party deputy leader and Democrat Party member, it would create confusion and conflict with the party's opposition stance."

แต่โดยสถานะของนายวีระพงษ์ เป็นรองหัวหน้าพรรคฯ และสมาชิกของพรรคประชาธิปัตย์ จะเกิดความสับสนและขัดแย้งกันในตัวในสถานะของความเป็นพรรคฝ่ายค้าน

Abhisit Vejjajiva

"If Mr. Veerapong wishes to accept the position, he must resign as party deputy leader and as a member of the Democrat Party."

หากนายวีระพงษ์ มีความประสงค์จะไปรับตำแหน่ง ก็ต้องออกจากรองหัวหน้าพรรคฯ และความเป็นสมาชิกพรรคของพรรคประชาธิปัตย์

Key Entities

Person

Abhisit Vejjajiva(อภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ)ℹ️

Leader of the Democrat Party who issued an ultimatum regarding Veerapong Prapa's dual role.

Veerapong Prapa(วีระพงษ์ ประภา)

Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party and former Thai Trade Representative facing a resignation demand.

Supajee Suthammaphan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Minister of Commerce who reportedly offered an advisory position to Veerapong Prapa.

Organization

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️

Political party whose deputy leader is being asked to resign from party positions.

European Union(สหภาพยุโรป)ℹ️

Entity with whom Thailand is negotiating a Free Trade Agreement.