Democrat Party to Sue Over 'Blue Regime' Misinterpretation

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Democrat Party is pursuing legal action against individuals and media outlets allegedly distorting statements about a 'blue regime' to falsely implicate the nation's institution, citing potential violations of the Computer Crime Act.

•The Democrat Party plans legal action against those who misrepresent the term 'blue regime' as referring to the institution.
•The party alleges these distortions have caused social misunderstanding and may violate the Computer Crime Act.
•The issue stems from misinterpretations of statements made by former party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva regarding political systems.

Overview

•The Democrat Party is preparing to take legal action against alleged distortion of facts.
•The distortion involves misrepresenting the term 'blue regime' to mean the institution, causing social misunderstanding.
•Democrat Party Spokesperson Pongsakorn Kwanmuang stated the party is gathering evidence.
•The alleged actions fall under violations of the Computer Crime Act for importing false or distorted information.
•The controversy arose from misinterpretations of comments made by former party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on a news program.
•Abhisit Vejjajiva clarified he did not refer to any specific regime but commented on political actions resembling the past Thaksin era interfering with independent organizations.
•The misinterpretations falsely accuse Abhisit Vejjajiva of opposing the institution, which the party considers severe slander.
•The Democrat Party aims to establish a new standard for Thai society to overcome fake news through legal proceedings.

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Key Quotes

Pongsakorn Kwanmuang

"We believe truth and correctness will be protected, and this legal action will be a significant encouragement in establishing a new standard for Thai society to overcome fake news sustainably."

เราเชื่อมั่นว่าความจริงและความถูกต้องจะได้รับการปกป้อง และการเดินหน้าทางกฎหมายครั้งนี้จะเป็นกำลังใจสำคัญในการสร้างบรรทัดฐานใหม่ให้สังคมไทยก้าวข้ามเฟคนิวส์ได้อย่างยั่งยืน

Key Entities

Organization

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️

A Thai political party that is preparing to take legal action against alleged misinformation.

Person

Pongsakorn Kwanmuang(นายพงศกร ขวัญเมือง)

Spokesperson for the Democrat Party, who announced the party's intention to pursue legal action.

Abhisit Vejjajiva(นายอภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ)ℹ️

Former leader of the Democrat Party, whose past statements are at the center of the alleged defamation.

Law

Computer Crime Act(พ.ร.บ. คอมพิวเตอร์)ℹ️

Legislation under which the Democrat Party alleges the disseminators of false information may be prosecuted.