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Nipit: Suraphon like monk, offers banquet if he leaves 'orange party'

Nipit: Suraphon like monk, offers banquet if he leaves 'orange party'

Matichon•Politics•4d ago

Reader Briefing

Former MP Nipit Intarasombat jokingly compares academic Suraphon Nitikraipoj to a monk nearing excommunication and offers to treat him to a banquet if he leaves the 'orange party'.

  • •Former MP Nipit Intarasombat commented on the appointment of Suraphon Nitikraipoj as the strategic chairman for the Bangkok governor candidate of the 'People's Party'.
  • •Nipit compared Suraphon to a monk who would not commit a serious offense (Parajika).
  • •Nipit stated he would not offer alms to monks ordained in a specific temple but invited Suraphon for a Chinese banquet if he leaves the 'orange party' (referring to the political party).
  • •The commentary was made on June 4th via Nipit's Facebook post.

Overview

  • •On June 4, Nipit Intarasombat posted on Facebook regarding the People's Party appointing Suraphon Nitikraipoj as chairman of the strategy team for their Bangkok governor candidate.
  • •Nipit Intarasombat, a former MP for Phatthalung, expressed his views on the political situation.
  • •Nipit Intarasombat likened Suraphon Nitikraipoj to a monk who could perform the recitation of the Patimokkha but might not strictly adhere to all 227 precepts.
  • •Nipit Intarasombat suggested that if Suraphon Nitikraipoj were to err, he could seek atonement through entering Parivasa or confessing the offense.
  • •Nipit Intarasombat declared that he would not offer alms to monks ordained in a specific temple Suraphon might join.
  • •Nipit Intarasombat invited Suraphon Nitikraipoj for a lavish Chinese banquet if Suraphon Nitikraipoj were to leave the 'orange party' and visit his home.
  • •The 'orange party' is a colloquial reference to a political party, implied to be the People's Party in this context.
  • •Nipit Intarasombat's statements are framed within the context of political differing views and democratic tolerance.

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Key Quotes

Nipit Intarasombat
"If there are any transgressions, it could be remedied by undergoing Parivasa or confession. However, if Prof. Suraphon Nitikraipoj is to have his head shaved and ordain in this monastery, he is welcome to pass by my house, because I won't offer alms to monks ordained in this temple. Whenever you disrobe, visit me, and I will host a fine Chinese banquet."
หากจะผิดบ้างก็คงอยู่กรรมด้วยการเข้าปริวาส หรือ ปลงอาบัติเอาได้ เพียงแต่ถ้า อ.สุรพล นิติไกรพจน์ จะปลงผมและบวชในอาวาสนี้ ก็นิมนต์เดินผ่านบ้านผมได้เลย เพราะผมไม่ใส่บาตรพระที่บวชในวัดนี้ สึกออกมาเมื่อไหร่ แวะมา ผมเลี้ยงโต๊ะจีนอย่างดีเลย

Key Entities

Person

Nipit Intarasombat(นายนิพิฏฐ์ อินทรสมบัติ)ℹ️
Former MP of Phatthalung who commented on political appointments and likened an academic to a monk.
Suraphon Nitikraipoj(นายสุรพล นิติไกรพจน์)ℹ️
Former Rector of Thammasat University and former member of the National Legislative Assembly appointed as the strategic chairman for the People's Party's Bangkok governor candidate.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
Political party that appointed Suraphon Nitikraipoj as chairman of their Bangkok governor candidate's strategy team.
Thammasat University(มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์)ℹ️
University where Suraphon Nitikraipoj previously served as Rector.
National Legislative Assembly (NLA)(สภานิติบัญญัติแห่งชาติ (สนช.))ℹ️
Legislative body to which Suraphon Nitikraipoj was a former member in 2006.

Timeline

2006(ปี 2006)
Year in which Suraphon Nitikraipoj was a member of the National Legislative Assembly.