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Democrat Party Urges Probe into BMA Council Proxy Voting

Democrat Party Urges Probe into BMA Council Proxy Voting

Thairath•Politics•53m ago

Reader Briefing

The Democrat Party has called for transparency in the investigation of Bangkok Metropolitan Council members for proxy voting and alleged interference by the Council Chairperson.

  • •Pongsakorn Kwanmuang and Democrat Party members urged BMA Council Chair Pattaraporn Kengrungruengchai to ensure transparency in proxy voting probes.
  • •Napaphol Jeerakul claimed to have seen video evidence of proxy voting that has not been disclosed to the media.
  • •Pattaraporn Kengrungruengchai is accused of interfering with the Bang Sue District Office regarding park renovation designs.
  • •Democrat Party members are considering filing a complaint with the NACC against Pattaraporn Kengrungruengchai for malfeasance.

Overview

  • •On November 13, 2026, Pongsakorn Kwanmuang and members of the Democrat Party held a press conference regarding Bangkok Metropolitan Council transparency.
  • •Pongsakorn Kwanmuang stated that the investigation into proxy voting must be transparent and not deceive the public.
  • •Napaphol Jeerakul argued that a warning is an insufficient penalty for proxy voting because it is a criminal offense.
  • •Napaphol Jeerakul noted that the ethics committee consists of 13 ordinary committee chairs, with a majority belonging to the People's Party and allied groups.
  • •Napaphol Jeerakul reported that Pattaraporn Kengrungruengchai issued orders to modify details of the Chotiwat Park renovation in Bang Sue District after the contractor had finished over 10 reports.
  • •The Bang Sue District Office did not follow the orders of Pattaraporn Kengrungruengchai and paid the contractor according to the contract after the contractor filed a lawsuit in the Administrative Court.
  • •Napaphol Jeerakul plans to submit a letter for an ethics probe against Pattaraporn Kengrungruengchai or report the matter to the NACC.
  • •Pinit Kanjanchusak stated that the Administration Committee has invited the contractor for clarification and plans to invite Pattaraporn Kengrungruengchai to clarify the matter.

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Key Entities

Organization

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)
A political party whose members are calling for transparency in the Bangkok Metropolitan Council.
Bangkok Metropolitan Council(สภากรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The legislative body of Bangkok currently facing allegations of proxy voting.
People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
A political party whose members hold the majority of the BMA Council ethics committee.
NACC(ป.ป.ช.)
The National Anti-Corruption Commission where a complaint against Pattaraporn Kengrungruengchai may be filed.
Bang Sue District Office(สำนักงานเขตบางซื่อ)
The local government office allegedly interfered with by the BMA Council Chair.
Administrative Court(ศาลปกครอง)ℹ️
The court where a private contractor filed a lawsuit regarding the park renovation.

Person

Pongsakorn Kwanmuang(พงศกร ขวัญเมือง)
The spokesperson of the Democrat Party.
Pattaraporn Kengrungruengchai(ภัทราภรณ์ เก่งรุ่งเรืองชัย)
The Chairperson of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council and a member for Bang Sue District.
Napaphol Jeerakul(นภาพล จีระกุล)
A Bangkok Metropolitan Council member for Bangkok Noi District and Chair of the Public Works and Town Planning Committee.
Pinit Kanjanchusak(พินิจ กาญจนชูศักดิ์)
A Bangkok Metropolitan Council member for Samphanthawong District and Chair of the Administration and Peace and Order Committee.

Place

Chotiwat Park(สวนโชติวัฒน์)
A park in Bang Sue District subject to renovation and design disputes.