Natthaphong confident in 44 Former Move Forward MPs' legal case

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut expresses confidence in the legal defense of 44 former Move Forward Party MPs regarding the proposal to amend Section 112.

•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut spoke at the Parliament on August 25, 2026.
•The Supreme Court scheduled the first witness hearing for the case involving 44 former Move Forward Party MPs.
•The case concerns the submission of names to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code.
•The People's Party plans to push for constitutional and political party law amendments.

Overview

•On August 25, 2026, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut spoke at the Parliament regarding the first witness hearing by the Supreme Court.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut asserted that the 44 former Move Forward Party MPs performed their duties as MPs honestly and in good faith.
•Dr. Wayo Asavarungruang, the legal lead and Deputy Leader of the People's Party, is handling the legal details of the case.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut claimed that the constitution, independent organizations, and legal mechanisms are being used as political weapons against opponents.
•The People's Party intends to push for amendments to the Constitution and the Organic Act on Political Parties during the current session.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut stated the party will also pursue the case regarding fraud in the Senate election.

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Key Quotes

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut

"Are those in power using these mechanisms to crush political opponents?"

ผู้ที่มีอำนาจใช้กลไกเหล่านี้มาทุบทำลายคู่ตรงข้ามทางการเมืองหรือไม่

Key Entities

Person

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)ℹ️

List MP and leader of the People's Party.

Dr. Wayo Asavarungruang(นพ.วาโย อัศวรุ่งเรือง)

List MP, Deputy Leader of the People's Party, and the party's legal lead.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

Political party led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.

Move Forward Party(พรรคก้าวไกล)ℹ️

Political party whose 44 former MPs are facing a court case.

Supreme Court(ศาลฎีกา)ℹ️

The court that scheduled the witness hearing for the 44 former MPs.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut gave his statements.

Law

Section 112(มาตรา 112)

The section of the Criminal Code that 44 former Move Forward Party MPs proposed to amend.

Constitution(รัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The supreme law that the People's Party seeks to amend.

Organic Act on Political Parties(พ.ร.ป.ว่าด้วยพรรคการเมือง)

The law regarding political parties that the People's Party seeks to amend.