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Julapan: Jirayu's 'Agong Gang' claim 'personal'; Pheu Thai uninvolved

Julapan: Jirayu's 'Agong Gang' claim 'personal'; Pheu Thai uninvolved

Khaosod•Politics•13d ago

Reader Briefing

Labor Minister Julapan clarifies that Pheu Thai had no involvement in former MP Jirayu's allegations linking former Bangkok Governor Chatchart to the 'Agong Gang'.

  • •Labor Minister Julapan Amornwiwat addressed allegations raised by Jirayu Hoangsubpas concerning corruption and linking to the 'Agong Gang'.
  • •The allegations reportedly implicated former Bangkok Governor Chatchart Sittipunt.
  • •Julapan stated that Jirayu's actions were his personal opinion and not on behalf of the Pheu Thai Party.
  • •Pheu Thai did not field a candidate for the Bangkok governor election, hence no party involvement is necessary.

Overview

  • •On June 4, 2026, at 11:30 AM, Labor Minister Julapan Amornwiwat stated that Mr. Jirayu Hoangsubpas's actions were a matter of personal opinion and not representative of Pheu Thai.
  • •Mr. Jirayu Hoangsubpas, a former Bangkok MP for Pheu Thai, posted allegations of corruption in Bangkok official appointments, known as the 'Agong system', implicating former Governor Chatchart Sittipunt.
  • •Julapan stated that Pheu Thai had no involvement in these allegations because the party did not field a candidate in the Bangkok gubernatorial election.
  • •Julapan clarified that Jirayu acted in his capacity as a citizen and not as a member of the Pheu Thai Party, despite being a member.
  • •Julapan emphasized that not all Pheu Thai members must act in unison, as individuals have personal rights.
  • •The question of whether Jirayu would be summoned for clarification was met with a negative response from Julapan.
  • •Julapan indicated that the Bangkok gubernatorial election is a local administrative matter and therefore Pheu Thai had no role.
  • •The statements were made on June 4, 2026.

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Key Quotes

Julapan Amornwiwat
"There was no green or red light. As for Mr. Jirayu, it's a matter of opinion and he may have personal information, which I haven't seen. He acted as a citizen, not as a Pheu Thai member."
ไม่มีไฟเขียวหรือไฟแดง ในส่วนของนายจิรายุ เป็นเรื่องของความคิดเห็น และตัวท่านอาจจะมีข้อมูลส่วนตัว ซึ่งตนไม่ได้เห็น และท่านก็ดำเนินการตามสิทธิของประชาชนคนหนึ่ง ไม่ได้ทำในฐานะสมาชิกพรรคเพื่อไทย
Julapan Amornwiwat
"No, because Pheu Thai did not field a candidate, and the Bangkok governor election was left to local authorities to handle."
ไม่ เพราะพรรคเพื่อไทยไม่ได้ส่งตัวผู้สมัคร และการเลือกตั้งผู้ว่าฯกทม. ปล่อยให้เป็นเรื่องของท้องถิ่นดำเนินการ

Key Entities

Person

Julapan(จุลพันธ์)
Minister of Labor and head of the Pheu Thai Party who clarified party's stance on allegations.
Jirayu Hoangsubpas(จิรายุ)
Former Bangkok MP for Pheu Thai who posted allegations of corruption and linked to the 'Agong Gang'.
Chatchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ)ℹ️
Former Governor of Bangkok implicated in allegations.

Organization

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️
Political party whose former MP made allegations and whose head clarified their non-involvement.

Law

Agong system(ระบอบอากง)
The alleged system of corruption in Bangkok official appointments mentioned in the article.

Place

Bangkok(กทม.)ℹ️
The city where the alleged corruption and former governor are from.