Disciplinary Committee to Hear 'Phantill' Over Blanket Drug Accusations

Matichon•Politics•139d ago

Reader Briefing

The People's Party's disciplinary committee will convene on May 6th to consider sanctions for MP Phantill Nuanjerm over his broad accusations linking village leaders to drug issues.

•The People's Party is investigating MP Phantill Nuanjerm for making blanket accusations against village leaders regarding drug involvement.
•A disciplinary committee meeting is scheduled for May 6th to determine an appropriate punishment for the MP.
•Party spokesperson Parit Wacharasindhu stated that the debate was inappropriate due to its blanket defamatory nature.

Overview

•At 09:45 on May 5, MP Parit Wacharasindhu spoke at the Parliament.
•The People's Party's disciplinary committee is reviewing MP Phantill Nuanjerm's case.
•MP Phantill Nuanjerm made blanket accusations linking village leaders to drug issues during a parliamentary debate, which the party deems inappropriate.
•The disciplinary committee is expected to hold a meeting on May 6 to consider penalties for MP Phantill Nuanjerm.
•Parit Wacharasindhu stated that they believe the punishment must be proportionate to the action that occurred.
•The People's Party aims to differentiate itself from other political parties by showcasing clear differences in proposals and by demonstrating its unique approach to governance.
•The People's Party will focus on clarity regarding personnel and presenting a future vision for governing the country differently.
•The party will emphasize actions and proof, including their role as the opposition in scrutinizing and protecting public interests, and in proposing recommendations to the government, such as through the Shadow Cabinet and committee work.

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Key Quotes

Parit Wacharasindhu

"I believe the main issue the party addressed in the statement was the parliamentary debate that involved blanket accusations. While understanding the speaker's intent to highlight the drug problem, the party finds this approach inappropriate."

ตนคิดว่าประเด็นที่เป็นปัญหาหลัก ที่ทางพรรคได้ออกแถลงการณ์มา คือการอภิปรายที่เป็นในลักษณะของการกล่าวหาเหมารวม ซึ่งเข้าใจว่าทางผู้อภิปรายต้องการที่จะสะท้อนเรื่องของยาเสพติด โดยทางพรรคมองว่าสิ่งนี้เป็นสิ่งที่ไม่เหมาะสม

Parit Wacharasindhu

"We believe the punishment must be proportionate to the action that occurred."

เรามองว่าต้องเป็นมาตรการการลงโทษที่ได้สัดส่วนกับการกระทำที่เกิดขึ้น

Parit Wacharasindhu

"What we gained from the party's general meeting is that the reason the People's Party, or going back to the Move Forward Party, gained public trust was by clearly showing the public how the People's Party differs from other political parties."

สิ่งที่เราได้จากการประชุมใหญ่ ของพรรคคือเรามองว่า สิ่งที่พรรคประชาชน หรือย้อนไปถึงพรรคก้าวไกล ได้รับความไว้วางใจจากประชาชน ที่ผ่านมาคือการทำให้ประชาชนเห็น ภาพชัดว่า พรรคประชาชนมีความแตกต่าง จากพรรคการเมืองอื่น

Parit Wacharasindhu

"Will the People's Party's new journey moving forward be on the right strategic path?"

การเดินทางใหม่ของพรรคประชาชนหลังจากนี้ จะเดินยุทธศาสตร์ไปถูกทางใช่หรือไม่

Key Entities

Organization

P.Chon.(ปชน.)

Abbreviation for the political party 'Phak Prachachon' (The People's Party).

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party led by figures such as Parit Wacharasindhu, currently in opposition.

Progressive Movement(คณะก้าวหน้า)

A political movement associated with Mr. Piyabutr Saengkanokul.

Move Forward Party(พรรคก้าวไกล)ℹ️

A political party, predecessor to current parties, that previously gained public trust.

Shadow Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรีเงา)

A proposed mechanism for the opposition to scrutinize government actions by forming a parallel cabinet.

Person

Phantill(ภัณฑิล)

Member of Parliament (MP) for Bangkok for the People's Party, who is under disciplinary review.

Village Leaders(กำนัน-ผู้ใหญ่บ้าน)

Local community leaders who were the subject of blanket accusations concerning drug involvement.

Mr. Parit Wacharasindhu(นายพริษฐ์ วัชรสินธุ)ℹ️

List-MP for the People's Party and spokesperson who commented on the disciplinary case.

Mr. Phantill Nuanjerm(นายภัณฑิล น่วมเจิม)

MP for Bangkok for the People's Party, currently facing disciplinary action for his parliamentary speech.

Mr. Piyabutr Saengkanokul(นายปิยบุตร แสงกนกกุล)ℹ️

Secretary-General of Progressive Movement, who posted on Facebook regarding the People's Party's work.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The legislative body where MP Parit Wacharasindhu gave an interview.