Karawil: SEC Bill Misinformation is Political Distortion; Land Bridge is Southern Opportunity

Matichon•Politics•21d ago

Reader Briefing

Bhumjaithai MP Karawil Praisarnnanthakul refutes claims that the SEC Bill seeks to legalize casinos, stating the bill has expired and is unrelated to casinos, while emphasizing the Land Bridge project as a key economic opportunity for the South.

•MP Karawil Praisarnnanthakul of Bhumjaithai Party has addressed misinformation linking the SEC Bill to casinos, clarifying that the bill is unrelated and has expired.
•The Land Bridge project is highlighted as a significant economic development opportunity for the Southern region, not a subject for political attacks.
•Karawil criticizes the use of 'fake news' and distorted information in political discourse, urging the public to focus on factual information for national progress.

Overview

•On May 9, 2026, MP Karawil Praisarnnanthakul issued a statement on Facebook to clarify the SEC Bill. This action was taken due to ongoing misinformation campaigns.
•Karawil Praisarnnanthakul stated that the Bhumjaithai Party "does not want casinos" and the SEC draft bill "does not contain a single line about casinos," in order to counter rumors.
•Karawil Praisarnnanthakul confirmed that the SEC Bill draft is no longer in parliament as "all draft laws not completed before the dissolution of parliament have expired," resulting in the SEC bill being void.
•The SEC Bill draft is described as having "expired" after the parliament was dissolved, meaning it is not currently being considered in the present parliamentary session.
•Karawil Praisarnnanthakul asserted that the Land Bridge project is an "economic opportunity for the South, not a deceptive attack discourse," in order to promote its potential.
•The Prime Minister has assigned Deputy Prime Minister Ekanit to study the Land Bridge project's feasibility, costs, and impacts within a clear timeframe, emphasizing public participation.
•Karawil Praisarnnanthakul argued that the South should not be a "neglected child" of national development and that the region has immense potential for transport, logistics, tourism, trade, and investment.
•Karawil Praisarnnanthakul warned that "criticism is a right in a democracy, but lying, distorting, and intentionally creating misunderstanding is not political freedom," in response to political tactics.

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Key Quotes

Chaiwut Thanakamanuuysorn

"Stop distorting the SEC Bill."

หยุดบิดเบือน พ.ร.บ. SEC

Karawil Praisarnnanthakul

"Bhumjaithai Party “does not want casinos” and the party’s SEC draft “does not contain a single line about casinos.”"

พรรคภูมิใจไทย “ไม่เอาคาสิโน” และในร่าง SEC ของพรรค “ไม่มีคาสิโนแม้แต่บรรทัดเดียว”

Karawil Praisarnnanthakul

"Linking a “draft law not in parliament” to “casinos never in the draft” to incite political attacks is not only “muddled” but also reflects old politics that aims to deceive people with incorrect information."

การเอา “ร่างกฎหมายที่ไม่มีอยู่ในสภา” ไปโยงกับ “คาสิโนที่ไม่เคยอยู่ในร่าง” แล้วนำมาปลุกกระแสโจมตีทางการเมือง นอกจากจะเป็นการ “มั่ว” แล้วยังสะท้อนการเมืองแบบเก่าที่หวังเอาข้อมูลผิดๆถูกๆมาหลอกประชาชน

Karawil Praisarnnanthakul

"The Land Bridge is an economic opportunity for the South, not a deceptive attack discourse."

แลนด์บริดจ์ คือโอกาสเศรษฐกิจของภาคใต้ ไม่ใช่วาทกรรมหลอกโจมตี

Key Entities

Person

Karawil Praisarnnanthakul(กรวีร์ ปริศนานันทกุล)

MP for Ang Thong Province and Government Coalition Whip, who issued a statement refuting misinformation about the SEC Bill.

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

Political party whose SEC Bill draft is subject to accusations of seeking to legalize casinos, which the party denies.

Law

SEC Bill(พรบ.SEC)

A legislative proposal, allegedly related to casinos by critics, but stated by Bhumjaithai Party to be unrelated and expired.

Place

Southern Thailand(ภาคใต้)ℹ️

Region highlighted as having significant economic potential, particularly through the Land Bridge project, and is being advocated for by the Bhumjaithai Party.