Bhumjaithai Spokesperson Defends Buriram Governor's Appointment

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Bhumjaithai Party spokesperson Bunthida Somchai criticized People's Party spokesperson Phakamon Nunanan for linking a provincial governor's appointment to political influence.

•On August 25, 2026, Bunthida Somchai spoke at the Bhumjaithai Party office.
•Phakamon Nunanan claimed the appointment of the Buriram Governor as Director-General of the Department of Local Administration was 'Bhumjaithai-style politics'.
•Bunthida Somchai argued that such claims fail to respect the skill and hard work of civil servants.

Overview

•On August 25, 2026, Bunthida Somchai gave a statement at the Bhumjaithai Party office.
•Phakamon Nunanan, a list MP and spokesperson for the People's Party, referenced the appointment of the Buriram Governor to the position of Director-General of the Department of Local Administration.
•Phakamon Nunanan described the appointment as 'Bhumjaithai-style politics' and 'crude politics' that lacks shame.
•Bunthida Somchai stated that criticizing such appointments as purely political is a lack of respect for the people who actually do the work.
•Bunthida Somchai asserted that civil servants possess skills and a track record of performance regardless of their position.
•Bunthida Somchai emphasized that those promoted to higher positions must have the necessary skills because all civil servants seek career advancement.

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Key Entities

Person

Bunthida Somchai(บุณย์ธิดา สมชัย)

Spokesperson of the Bhumjaithai Party, also referred to as Nan.

Phakamon Nunanan(ภคมน หนุนอนันต์)

List MP and spokesperson of the People's Party, also referred to as Lisa.

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

A political party whose spokesperson defended the appointment of the Buriram Governor.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party whose spokesperson criticized the appointment of the Buriram Governor.

Department of Local Administration(กรมส่งเสริมการปกครองท้องถิ่น)

The government department where the Buriram Governor was appointed as Director-General.

Place

Buriram(บุรีรัมย์)ℹ️

The province whose governor was appointed as Director-General of the Department of Local Administration.