"Noona" Counters: Don't Use Royal Loyalty to Justify Party Support

MGR Online•General•248d ago

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Kanjana Silpapath Criticizes the Use of Royal Loyalty to Endorse Political Parties.

•Politician Kanjana Silpapath criticized a former doctor for linking support for the 'orange party' with loyalty to King Rama IX.
•A doctor shared his shift in political views, moving from supporting anti-government protests to endorsing a party proposing constitutional reform.
•The debate highlights Thailand's sensitive political landscape and ongoing discussions about political choices and national institutions.

Overview

•On Jan 30, a debate sparked online following a doctor's statement about changing political stances.
•Dr. Surawet stated he previously supported political movements and coups, believing in 'good people' governing.
•Dr. Surawet later cited structural issues in Thai politics, including power inheritance and deep-rooted corruption, leading to his new political alignment.
•Dr. Surawet announced support for a political party proposing constitutional amendments and structural reforms to better serve the public.
•Kanjana Silpapath, President of the Thai Pattana Party Advisory Committee, posted a response on her Facebook page.
•Kanjana Silpapath asserted that while choosing a political party is a personal right, linking it with loyalty to the King is inappropriate.
•Kanjana Silpapath noted that some individuals within the party in question had previously made inappropriate statements about the monarchy.
•The online discussion reflects diverse political opinions and the sensitivity of these issues in Thai society, with calls for respectful debate based on reason.

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Key Quotes

Kanjana Silpapath

"Choosing a political party is each person's right, no one should interfere, but I disagree with linking loyalty to King Rama IX with supporting a political party."

การเลือกพรรคการเมืองเป็นสิทธิ์ของแต่ละบุคคล ไม่มีใครควรก้าวก่าย แต่ไม่เห็นด้วยกับการนำความจงรักภักดีต่อในหลวงรัชกาลที่ 9 มาเชื่อมโยงกับการเลือกสนับสนุนพรรคการเมือง

Key Entities

Person

Kanjana Silpapath(หนูนา กัญจนา ศิลปอาชา)ℹ️

President of the Advisory Committee of the Thai Pattana Party and former Deputy Minister of Education.

Dr. Surawet(นพ.สุรเวช)

A doctor who publicly shared his shift in political allegiance and support for the 'orange party'.

King Rama IX(ในหลวงรัชกาลที่ 9)ℹ️

The late King of Thailand, whose loyalty is being invoked in political discourse.

Organization

Orange Party(พรรคสีส้ม)

A political party that proposes constitutional amendments and structural reforms, endorsed by Dr. Surawet.

Thai Pattana Party(พรรคชาติไทยพัฒนา)ℹ️

Political party to which Kanjana Silpapath is affiliated as President of the Advisory Committee.