People's Party Leader on ID Card Number for Membership

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

People's Party leader clarifies membership ID requirement and refutes 'Orange IO' accusations while threatening legal action against the Election Commission.

•Nattaphong Rueangpunyavut, leader of the People's Party, explained the requirement of Laser ID numbers for membership registration is for transparency and to comply with Election Commission (EC) regulations.
•He denied allegations of 'Orange IO' and explained the party only monitors public opinion, refuting claims of a dedicated unit for disinformation.
•Nattaphong also warned the EC against silencing citizens and officials regarding the photographing of election cards, announcing plans to file charges under Article 157 and 172.

Overview

•Nattaphong Rueangpunyavut, leader of the People's Party, addressed the query regarding the requirement of Laser ID numbers on identity cards for party membership.
•The People's Party requires Laser ID numbers to ensure transparency and verify genuine citizens, in accordance with regulations set by the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) and the Election Commission (EC).
•Nattaphong Rueangpunyavut clarified that the party only operates a Social Monitoring team to track public opinion, refuting claims of a dedicated unit for disinformation or manipulating public discourse.
•Nattaphong Rueangpunyavut announced the party's intention to file criminal charges against the Election Commission under Article 157 and 172.
•The charges against the Election Commission are intended to protect the rights of citizens and officials who are dutifully performing their tasks, such as photographing election process details.
•Nattaphong Rueangpunyavut urged against the use of power to silence citizens or officials acting with integrity.
•The statement was made on February 16, 2026, at the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road.
•The People's Party demands the disclosure of polling station committee (KPN) names nationwide to ensure transparency in the electoral process.

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Key Quotes

Nattaphong Rueangpunyavut

"The party only has a Social Monitoring team to follow public opinion, not a special unit to distort information."

พรรคมีเพียงทีม Social Monitoring เพื่อติดตามความเห็นสาธารณะเท่านั้น แต่ไม่มีหน่วยงานเฉพาะกิจเพื่อบิดเบือนข้อมูล

Nattaphong Rueangpunyavut

"Don't use power to silence citizens or officials performing their duties honestly; photographing the process before voting is not illegal."

อย่าใช้อำนาจปิดปากประชาชนหรือเจ้าหน้าที่ที่ทำหน้าที่สุจริต การถ่ายภาพขั้นตอนก่อนลงคะแนนไม่ใช่เรื่องผิดกฎหมาย

Key Entities

Person

Teng(เท้ง)

Nickname for Nattaphong Rueangpunyavut, leader of the People's Party.

Nattaphong Rueangpunyavut(นายณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)

Leader of the People's Party (ปชน.), providing explanations and making statements.

Ms. Thisana Chunhavan(น.ส.ธิษะณา ชุณหะวัณ)

Former Member of Parliament who reportedly criticized the 'Orange IO'.

Organization

People's Party(ปชน.)

Political party whose membership registration process is being discussed.

Department of Provincial Administration(กรมการปกครอง)

Government department whose regulations are cited for ID number requirements.

Election Commission(กกต.)

Regulatory body whose rules are being followed and is facing potential legal action.

Kla Tham Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)

Political party rumored to potentially fill the opposition role.

Constitutional Court(ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ)

Judicial body responsible for constitutional matters, which Nattaphong stated should rule on election validity.

Administrative Court(ศาลปกครอง)

Judicial body responsible for administrative matters, which Nattaphong stated should rule on election validity.

Law

Article 157(มาตรา 157)

Article of law under which the People's Party plans to sue the Election Commission for malfeasance.

Article 172(มาตรา 172)

Article of law under which the People's Party plans to sue the Election Commission for causing public disorder or causing damage.

Timeline

February 16, 2026(16 กุมภาพันธ์ 2026)

The date when Nattaphong Rueangpunyavut gave his statement.

Place

Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road(ศาลอาญา ถนนรัชดาภิเษก)

The location where Nattaphong Rueangpunyavut gave his statement.