Anutin: 'Who is Nattapong?' Amid Loan Decree Resignation Calls

Khaosod•Politics•17d ago

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Prime Minister Anutin questions the identity of opposition leader Nattapong, who called for his resignation if the 400 billion baht loan decree is invalidated by the court.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul feigned ignorance about opposition leader Nattapong when questioned about resignation calls.
•The calls for resignation are linked to a potential court ruling on a 400 billion baht loan decree.
•Anutin stated he would respect and comply with any ruling from the Constitutional Court.
•The Prime Minister was speaking to reporters at Don Mueang Airport on July 9, 2026.

Overview

•On July 9, 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul was at the military airport.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that he must respect the Constitutional Court's ruling.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul asked reporters 'Who is Nattapong?' when questioned about resignation demands.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is preparing to travel to Malaysia.
•The Constitutional Court is reviewing the legality of a 400 billion baht loan decree.
•Opposition leader Nattapong demanded Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's resignation if the loan decree is deemed unconstitutional.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed willingness to follow the court's decision.
•The outcome of the Constitutional Court's ruling is awaited.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Who is he?"

เขาเป็นใครนะ

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Who is Nattapong?"

ใครคือณัฐพงษ์

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Oh, Khun Teng, the leader."

อ๋อ หัวหน้าเท้ง

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Who is he?"

เขาเป็นใครนะ

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who questioned the identity of the opposition leader.

Nattapong Ruangpanwut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)

Opposition leader who called for the Prime Minister's resignation.

Law

400 Billion Baht Loan Decree(พ.ร.ก.กู้เงิน 4 แสนล้าน)

A decree for a 400 billion baht loan that is being reviewed by the Constitutional Court.

Organization

Constitutional Court(ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The judicial body reviewing the constitutionality of the 400 billion baht loan decree.

Place

Don Mueang Military Airport (Wing 6)(ท่าอากาศยานทหาร 2 กองบิน 6 (บน.6) ดอนเมือง)

The location where Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul spoke to reporters.

Malaysia(ประเทศมาเลเซีย)ℹ️

The destination of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's upcoming travel.