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Parliament backs MP "Chonnapat" from government bloc and Kla Tham Party

Parliament backs MP "Chonnapat" from government bloc and Kla Tham Party

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Parliament has voted 308 to 126 against sending MP Chonnapat Naksaw of the Kla Tham Party to acknowledge charges during the parliamentary session, with the majority of the "yes" votes coming from the government bloc.

  • •The Parliament voted 308 to 126 against sending MP Chonnapat Naksaw to face accusations during the parliamentary session.
  • •The majority of MPs who voted against sending him were from the government coalition.
  • •The Kla Tham Party, Chonnapat's own party, also voted against sending him for questioning.
  • •The opposition parties, including the People's Party and Democrat Party, voted in favor of sending him.

Overview

  • •On May 29, 2026, the Parliament convened to vote on sending MP Chonnapat Naksaw to acknowledge charges.
  • •The Parliament voted 308 against 126 not to send MP Chonnapat Naksaw to acknowledge charges during the session.
  • •MP Chonnapat Naksaw was to be sent to acknowledge accusations and be interviewed, but the vote prevented this.
  • •MP Chonnapat Naksaw is a Member of Parliament for Songkhla, affiliated with the Kla Tham Party.
  • •The vote was held to determine whether MP Chonnapat Naksaw would be sent for legal proceedings during the parliamentary session.
  • •The decision impacts parliamentary procedures regarding MPs facing accusations during their term.
  • •Chonnapat Naksaw's immediate legal appearance during the session was denied by the parliamentary vote.
  • •The majority of government bloc MPs, including Bhumjaithai, Pheu Thai, Palang Pracharath, and United Thai Nation parties, voted in favor of protecting Chonnapat Naksaw.

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Key Entities

Person

Chonnapat Naksaw(ชนนพัฒฐ์ นาคสั้ว)
Member of Parliament for Songkhla, affiliated with the Kla Tham Party, whose immunity from facing charges during a parliamentary session was debated.
MP for Songkhla(สส.สงขลา)
Refers to Member of Parliament Chonnapat Naksaw, representing Songkhla constituency.
Suriyā Wongāri(นายสุริยา วงศ์อารีย์)
Member of Parliament for Udon Thani, affiliated with the Puea Thai Charter Party, noted for exhibiting 'snake head' behavior.
Juti Krairiksh(นายจุติ ไกรฤกษ์)ℹ️
Member of Parliament for Phitsanulok, affiliated with the Bhumjaithai Party, who abstained from voting on MP Chonnapat Naksaw's case.
Lertsak Pattanachaikul(นายเลิศศักดิ์ พัฒนชัยกุล)
Second Vice President of the Parliament, who presided over the session and abstained from voting on MP Chonnapat Naksaw's case.
Jorayuth Jaturaprachit(นายจรยุทธ จตุรพรประสิทธิ์)
Member of Parliament for Bangkok, affiliated with the Puea Thai Charter Party, who did not vote on MP Chonnapat Naksaw's case.
Nattapong Sumnotham(นายณัฐพงษ์ สุมโนธรรม)
Member of Parliament for Samut Sakhon, affiliated with the Puea Thai Charter Party, who did not vote on MP Chonnapat Naksaw's case.
Sahatsawat Khumkhong(นายสหัสวัต คุ้มคง)
Member of Parliament for Chonburi, affiliated with the Puea Thai Charter Party, who did not vote on MP Chonnapat Naksaw's case.

Organization

Parliament(สภาฯ)ℹ️
The legislative body that held a vote on whether to send MP Chonnapat Naksaw to acknowledge charges.
Kla Tham Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)
Political party to which MP Chonnapat Naksaw belongs, and which also voted against sending its MP for questioning.
People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
Political party that voted against Parliament's decision to protect MP Chonnapat Naksaw.
Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️
Political party that voted against Parliament's decision to protect MP Chonnapat Naksaw.
Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภท.)ℹ️
Government coalition political party whose MPs largely voted to protect MP Chonnapat Naksaw.
Pheu Thai Party(พรรคพท.)ℹ️
Government coalition political party whose MPs largely voted to protect MP Chonnapat Naksaw.
Palang Pracharath Party(พรรคปช.)ℹ️
Government coalition political party whose MPs largely voted to protect MP Chonnapat Naksaw.
Palang Pracharath Party(พรรคพปชร.)ℹ️
Government coalition political party whose MPs largely voted to protect MP Chonnapat Naksaw.
Seri Ruam Thai Party(พรรคเสรีรวมไทย)ℹ️
Political party that voted in favor of sending MP Chonnapat Naksaw to acknowledge charges.
Thai Phakdee Party(พรรคไทยภักดี)
Political party that voted in favor of sending MP Chonnapat Naksaw to acknowledge charges.
United Thai Nation Party(พรรครวมไทยสร้างชาติ)ℹ️
Political party whose MPs did not show up or vote on MP Chonnapat Naksaw's case.
Thai Sang Thai Party(พรรคไทรวมพลัง)
Political party whose MPs did not show up or vote on MP Chonnapat Naksaw's case.
Economy Party(พรรคเศรษฐกิจ)
Government coalition political party whose MPs largely voted to protect MP Chonnapat Naksaw.
Thai Structural Development Party(พรรคทสท.)
Government coalition political party whose MPs largely voted to protect MP Chonnapat Naksaw.
Puea Chart Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อชาติไทย)
Government coalition political party whose MPs largely voted to protect MP Chonnapat Naksaw.
Puea Thai Charter Party(พรรคปชน.)
Political party whose MPs, including Suriyā Wongāri, voted against protecting MP Chonnapat Naksaw or did not vote.