Akkradet denies People's Party claims over AIPA representation

Matichon•Politics•21m ago

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Akkradet Wongpitakrot denies claims that the absence of People's Party representatives at the AIPA General Assembly will damage Thailand.

•The 47th AIPA General Assembly is scheduled for November 16-22, 2026, in the Philippines.
•Akkradet Wongpitakrot stated that AIPA duties are performed as representatives of the Thai Parliament, not individual political parties.
•The Secretariat of the House of Representatives is responsible for preparing data and draft resolutions for the Thai delegation.
•The People's Party questioned the lack of its representatives, specifically Rangsiman Rome, in the delegation.

•The People's Party raised concerns that the absence of its representatives at the 47th AIPA General Assembly could harm the country.
•Akkradet Wongpitakrot asserted that participating in the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly is a duty performed on behalf of the Thai Parliament rather than any specific political party.
•Akkradet Wongpitakrot explained that the Secretariat of the House of Representatives ensures continuity of data and missions regardless of which members are rotated into the delegation.
•The Secretariat has prepared key discussion topics including the situation in Cambodia, scammer gangs, transboundary pollution, and issues regarding economy, society, and security.
•The delegation previously held preparation meetings with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to determine operational guidelines for the AIPA forum.
•Akkradet Wongpitakrot claimed that the assertion by the opposition regarding Rangsiman Rome's absence causing national damage is untrue and an exaggeration of facts.
•Akkradet Wongpitakrot emphasized that achievements from the meeting should be credited to 'Team Thailand' under the Thai Parliament, following the direction of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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Akkradet Wongpitakrot

"Regarding scammers or the situation in Cambodia, the secretariat has already designated these as issues to be discussed."

อย่างเรื่องสแกมเมอร์หรือสถานการณ์กัมพูชา ฝ่ายเลขานุการก็ได้กำหนดเป็นประเด็นที่จะนำไปหารืออยู่แล้ว

Akkradet Wongpitakrot(อัครเดช วงษ์พิทักษ์โรจน์)

An MP for Ratchaburi from the Bhumjaithai Party.

Rangsiman Rome(รังสิมันต์ โรม)ℹ️

A member of the People's Party whose absence from the AIPA meeting was discussed.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party that questioned the composition of the Thai delegation to AIPA.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party to which Akkradet Wongpitakrot belongs.

Secretariat of the House of Representatives(สำนักงานเลขาธิการสภาผู้แทนราษฎร)

The body responsible for preparing information and draft resolutions for the Thai delegation.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The ministry that held preparation meetings with the delegation to determine AIPA guidelines.

Thai Parliament(รัฐสภาไทย)ℹ️

The national legislative body in whose name the AIPA delegation operates.

Philippines(ประเทศฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️

The location of the 47th AIPA General Assembly.