Jurin: Jirayu's claims on Chatchart personal, not Pheu Thai's issue.

MGR Online•Politics•10d ago

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Pheu Thai minister states former MP Jirayu's corruption allegations against ex-Bangkok Governor Chatchart were personal and not endorsed by the party.

•Minister Jurin Laksanawisit stated that Pheu Thai did not give approval for former MP Jirayu's accusations.
•Jurin clarified that Jirayu's claims regarding corruption allegations during Chatchart's tenure as Bangkok Governor were personal.
•The party did not field a candidate for the Bangkok Governor election, hence the issue is disconnected from Pheu Thai's official stance.

Overview

•Jurin Laksanawisit stated that Pheu Thai did not provide any approval, whether green or red, for Jirayu's actions.
•Jurin Laksanawisit explained that Jirayu's actions stemmed from personal opinions and potentially personal information.
•Jirayu Hunkajorn, a former MP for Pheu Thai, posted about alleged corruption in the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration that implicated former Governor Chatchart Sittipunt.
•Pheu Thai did not nominate a candidate for the Bangkok Governor election.
•Jurin Laksanawisit stated that because Pheu Thai did not field a candidate, the party did not need to summon Jirayu for questioning, leaving the matter to local authorities.
•Jurin Laksanawisit asserted that Jirayu's actions were not conducted in his capacity as a member of Pheu Thai.
•Jurin Laksanawisit emphasized that while Jirayu is a Pheu Thai member, not all members must operate within the same framework, acknowledging individual rights.

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Key Quotes

Jurin Laksanawisit

"There were no green or red lights. Regarding Mr. Jirayu, it's a matter of opinion and he might have personal information."

ไม่มีไฟเขียวหรือไฟแดง ในส่วนของนายจิรายุ เป็นเรื่องของความคิดเห็น และตัวท่านอาจจะมีข้อมูลส่วนตัว

Jurin Laksanawisit

"Pheu Thai did not field a candidate, and the Bangkok Governor election was left for local authorities to handle."

พรรคเพื่อไทยไม่ได้ส่งตัวผู้สมัคร และการเลือกตั้งผู้ว่า กทม. ปล่อยให้เป็นเรื่องของท้องถิ่นดำเนินการ

Key Entities

Person

Jurin(จุลพันธ์)ℹ️

Minister of Labor and head of the Pheu Thai Party, clarifying Jirayu's accusations.

Jirayu(จิรายุ)ℹ️

Former MP for Pheu Thai who made corruption allegations regarding Bangkok official positions.

Chatchart(ชัชชาติ)ℹ️

Former Governor of Bangkok implicated in corruption allegations by Jirayu.

Governor of Bangkok(ผู้ว่า กทม.)

The elected head of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, whose tenure was subject to corruption allegations.

Organization

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️

Political party whose former MP, Jirayu, made corruption allegations, and whose head, Jurin, is providing clarification.

Place

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The governmental body for Bangkok, where alleged corruption in official positions occurred.