Phrae MP Candidate Clarifies After Chuvit Accusations

Khaosod•Politics•253d ago

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Phrae MP candidate Khwanrat Phanomkhwan issues a detailed statement to refute accusations made by Chuvit, asserting her qualifications to run for office.

•Khwanrat Phanomkhwan, an MP candidate for the Pheak Prachachon Party in Phrae, has responded to allegations by Chuvit Kamolvisit.
•She clarifies her departure from the Deputy Mayor position in Phrae City, stating it was not due to corruption or misconduct.
•Phanomkhwan insists she meets all qualifications and has no disqualifications for aspiring to be a Member of Parliament.

Overview

•On Mar 14, 2023, Khwanrat Phanomkhwan was appointed Deputy Mayor of Phrae City by Mayor Chokchai Phanomkhwan.
•On Mar 30, 2023, Khwanrat Phanomkhwan was removed from her position as Deputy Mayor of Phrae City by Mayor Chokchai Phanomkhwan.
•On Sep 25, 2023, the Governor of Phrae Province established an investigation committee regarding the appointment of a Deputy Mayor.
•On Jan 4, 2024, the Governor of Phrae Province issued a warning and admonishment to Mayor Chokchai Phanomkhwan.
•Khwanrat Phanomkhwan asserted that her removal from office was due to a mayoral order, not corruption or misconduct.
•The removal was under Section 48 Solos (2) of the Municipal Act B.E. 2496, not Section 48 Solos (8) related to corruption.
•Mayor Chokchai Phanomkhwan mistakenly applied the age requirement for Deputy Mayor based on an outdated understanding of the law.
•Khwanrat Phanomkhwan confirms her eligibility to be an MP candidate, urging voters not to be swayed by slanderous campaigns.

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Key Quotes

Khwanrat Phanomkhwan

"I wish to clarify information regarding my history of being removed from the position of Deputy Mayor of Phrae City."

ดิฉันขอชี้แจงต่อกรณีข้อมูลข่าวสารเกี่ยวกับประวัติการพ้นจากตำแหน่งรองนายกเทศมนตรีเมืองแพร่

Khwanrat Phanomkhwan

"I was not removed from office for corruption or misconduct in the civil service."

ดิฉันมิได้พ้นจากตำแหน่งเพราะกระทำทุจริตต่อหน้าที่หรือถือว่าทุจริตต่อหน้าที่และประพฤติมิชอบในวงราชการแต่อย่างใด

Khwanrat Phanomkhwan

"I have never been dismissed from government service for corruption or misconduct."

ดิฉันไม่เคยถูกสั่งให้พ้นจากราชการ เพราะทุจริตต่อหน้าที่หรือประพฤติมิชอบในวงราชการแต่อย่างใด

Khwanrat Phanomkhwan

"I have the qualifications and no disqualifications for running as a Member of Parliament."

ดิฉันมีคุณสมบัติและไม่มีลักษณะต้องห้ามในการสมัครรับเลือกตั้งเป็นสมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎร

Key Entities

Person

Khwanrat Phanomkhwan(ขวัญรัตน์ พนมขวัญ)

Pheak Prachachon Party's MP candidate for Phrae Province, who is responding to public allegations.

Chuvit Kamolvisit(ชูวิทย์ กมลวิศิษฎ์)ℹ️

Former politician who publicly revealed information to attack the Pheak Prachachon Party's MP candidate from Phrae Province.

Mayor of Phrae City(เทศมนตรีเมืองแพร่)

The official who appointed and later removed Khwanrat Phanomkhwan from the Deputy Mayor position.

Deputy Mayor of Phrae City(รองนายกเทศมนตรีเมืองแพร่)

The position previously held by Khwanrat Phanomkhwan, the subject of public scrutiny.

Governor of Phrae Province(ผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดแพร่)

The provincial authority who ordered an investigation into the appointment of a Deputy Mayor and subsequently issued a warning.

Organization

Pheak Prachachon Party(พรรคประชาชน)

Political party whose MP candidate for Phrae Province is the subject of public accusations.

NACC (National Anti-Corruption Commission)(คณะกรรมการ ป.ป.ช.)ℹ️

The commission that received a complaint regarding the actions of the Mayor of Phrae City.

Place

Phrae Province(จ.แพร่)ℹ️

The electoral district and province where the Pheak Prachachon Party candidate is running.

Law

Municipal Act B.E. 2496(พระราชบัญญัติเทศบาล พ.ศ. 2496)

The legislation under which the removal of Khwanrat Phanomkhwan from the Deputy Mayor position was made.