MP questions 'Help the Blues' chat, demands explanation for 304 district chief transfers.

MGR Online•Politics•20d ago

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A Thai MP is demanding answers regarding a leaked chat allegedly asking for assistance for the 'Blues' in an election, alongside questioning the transfer of 304 district chiefs.

•Parit Wacharasindhu, an MP from the People's Party, questioned the authenticity of a District Chief's explanation for a leaked chat allegedly interfering with elections.
•The MP also raised concerns about the transfer of 304 district chiefs before the election, with almost half appointed as district election directors.
•Deputy Interior Minister Jet Setthaporn denied any 'invisible hands' influencing elections and stated that all actions within the ministry follow proper procedures and legal processes.

Overview

•On June 4, the House of Representatives convened for a live question session.
•MP Parit Wacharasindhu submitted a live question to the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior regarding leaked chat messages.
•Parit Wacharasindhu questioned the explanation of the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration regarding the 'Help the Blues' chat.
•The leaked chat message allegedly came from the former Phuket Provincial Governor, implying interference in the recent election.
•Parit Wacharasindhu raised concerns about the transfer of 304 district chiefs prior to the election.
•Deputy Interior Minister Jet Setthaporn stated that the Ministry of Interior only has officials in 'khaki' and denied the existence of 'invisible hands'.
•The Ministry of Interior, through Jet Setthaporn, is reviewing the clarification from the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration and will proceed with an investigation if necessary.
•Jet Setthaporn reiterated that all actions are subject to legal processes and investigations, urging public trust in the justice system rather than individuals.

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Key Quotes

Parit Wacharasindhu

"The explanation by Narucha claiming the Line system was public, linked to multiple systems, allowing others to type messages, is an unconvincing excuse."

คำชี้แจงของนายนฤชาที่อ้างว่าเปิดระบบไลน์เป็นสาธารณะ เชื่อมโยงหลายระบบ จนอาจมีบุคคลอื่นเข้าไปพิมพ์ข้อความแทนได้ เป็นข้ออ้างที่ฟังไม่ขึ้น

Parit Wacharasindhu

"If it is proven that the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration committed an offense, it is a serious offense punishable by dismissal from state service or prosecution for dereliction of duty."

หากพิสูจน์ได้ว่าอธิบดีกรมการปกครองกระทำผิดจริง ย่อมมีความผิดร้ายแรงถึงขั้นถูกปลดออกจากราชการหรือดำเนินคดีฐานปฏิบัติหน้าที่โดยมิชอบ

Jet Setthaporn

"The Ministry of Interior officials are all the same color, which is khaki. Since I entered, I have only seen one color, which is khaki."

ข้าราชการมหาดไทยสีเดียวกันหมด คือสีกากี ตั้งแต่ผมเข้ามาก็เห็นสีเดียวคือสีกากี

Jet Setthaporn

"I believe there are no invisible hands. Everything is clearly proceeding according to the legal process."

ผมเชื่อว่าไม่มีมือที่มองไม่เห็น ทุกอย่างเป็นไปตามกระบวนการของกฎหมายอย่างชัดเจน

Key Entities

Person

Parit Wacharasindhu(ไอติม)ℹ️

Member of Parliament (Party: People's Party) who questioned the alleged election interference and district chief transfers.

Jet Setthaporn(เจเศรษฐ์ ไทยเศรษฐ์)ℹ️

Deputy Minister of Interior who responded to questions regarding alleged election interference and district chief transfers.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, to whom questions about election interference were directed.

Narucha Khosathavorn(นฤชา โฆษาศิวิไลซ์)

Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, whose explanation for a leaked chat was questioned.

Organization

Ministry of Interior(มหาดไทย)ℹ️

Government body responsible for provincial administration and internal affairs.

Department of Provincial Administration(กรมการปกครอง)ℹ️

A department within the Ministry of Interior, whose Director-General is accused of involvement in election interference.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The lower house of the Parliament of Thailand, where the questioning took place.

Election Commission (EC) of Thailand(กกต.)ℹ️

The independent agency responsible for conducting elections in Thailand.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

Political party represented by MP Parit Wacharasindhu.

the Blues(สีน้ำเงิน)

A political faction or party allegedly being favored in the election, referenced in the leaked chat.

Color

khaki(สีกากี)

A metaphorical term used by the Ministry of Interior to represent its officials, emphasizing their unity and impartiality.