MP profanity sparks conflict during Clean Air Act debate

Khaosod•Politics•8d ago

Reader Briefing

A House of Representatives meeting on the Clean Air Act was disrupted by an MP's profanity, leading to a confrontation with the Deputy Speaker.

•The incident occurred on September 2, 2026, at the Parliament during a debate on the Clean Air Act.
•An unidentified voice exclaimed 'Damn, it's disgusting' after MP Phattharaphong Leelaphat's microphone was cut.
•Deputy Speaker Mallika Jiraphanwanich demanded accountability from the People's Party for the impolite language.
•MP Nattawut Buaprathum intervened to resolve the issue, allowing the meeting to continue.

Overview

•On September 2, 2026, at 17:00, the House of Representatives met at the Parliament to consider the Clean Air Act.
•MPs Pashin Pitutecha, Pimpattra Wichaikul, and Phattharaphong Leelaphat supported the Clean Air Act but disagreed with amendments made by the Senate.
•Deputy Speaker Mallika Jiraphanwanich muted the microphone of MP Phattharaphong Leelaphat during his speech.
•An unidentified person spoke into the microphone saying 'Damn, it's disgusting' following the muting of the microphone.
•Deputy Speaker Mallika Jiraphanwanich stated that the impolite language was unacceptable and urged the People's Party to take responsibility.
•MP Nattawut Buaprathum of the People's Party intervened to handle the personal conflict so the meeting could proceed.
•MP Phattharaphong Leelaphat apologized and withdrew his statement to allow the session to move forward.
•The meeting continued after Deputy Speaker Mallika Jiraphanwanich called upon MP Chanathip Supasiri to speak.

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Key Quotes

Mallika Jiraphanwanich

"Speaking into the microphone, you are being impolite. Please withdraw the word 'disgusting'."

พูดเข้าไมค์ ท่านพูดจาไม่สุภาพ มาถอนด้วยที่ว่าทุเรศ

Nattawut Buaprathum

"Mr. Speaker, with all due respect, I will take the personal issue to resolve it for you."

ท่านประธานครับ ด้วยความเคารพครับท่าน ปัญหาส่วนบุคคลเดี๋ยวผมรับท่านประธานไปแก้ไขนะครับ

Phattharaphong Leelaphat

"I apologize. In order for the meeting to proceed, I ask permission to withdraw."

ขออภัยครับ เพื่อให้การประชุมเดินหน้าต่อไป ผมขออนุญาตถอนครับ

Key Entities

Person

Mallika Jiraphanwanich(มัลลิกา จิระพันธุ์วาณิช)

The first Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives who presided over the meeting.

Nattawut Buaprathum(ณัฐวุฒิ บัวประทุม)

A list-proportional MP from the People's Party who intervened to calm the situation.

Pashin Pitutecha(พศิน ปิตุเตชะ)

An MP for Rayong from the Democrat Party who supported the draft act.

Pimpattra Wichaikul(พิมพ์ภัทรา วิชัยกุล)

An MP for Nakhon Si Thammarat from the Bhumjaithai Party who supported the draft act.

Phattharaphong Leelaphat(ภัทรพงษ์ ลีลาภัทร์)

An MP for Chiang Mai from the People's Party who criticized the Senate's report.

Chanathip Supasiri(ชนาธิป ศุภศิริ)

An MP for Phrae from the Bhumjaithai Party.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party whose members participated in the debate and were asked to take responsibility for impolite language.

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)

The political party of MP Pashin Pitutecha.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party of MP Pimpattra Wichaikul and MP Chanathip Supasiri.

Senate(วุฒิสภา)ℹ️

The legislative body that amended the Clean Air Act and produced the report in question.

Law

Clean Air Act(พ.ร.บ.บริหารจัดการเพื่ออากาศสะอาด พ.ศ. …)

The draft legislation being considered by the House of Representatives after Senate amendments.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where the House of Representatives meeting took place.