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Progressive Movement Denies Ideological Shift Amid 'Suraphon' Controversy

Progressive Movement Denies Ideological Shift Amid 'Suraphon' Controversy

Khaosod•Politics•3d ago

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Progressive Movement leader Rangsiman Rome defends the party's appointment of Suraphon Nitiwipoj, asserting it does not signify an ideological shift and is crucial for combating entrenched systems.

  • •Rangsiman Rome, Deputy Leader of the Progressive Movement, addressed rumors regarding the appointment of Suraphon Nitiwipoj as head of strategy for the Bangkok governor candidate.
  • •Rome insisted the party's ideology remains unchanged, emphasizing the need to dismantle the legacy of previous regimes and address systemic issues.
  • •He acknowledged potential criticism and stated that time would prove the correctness of the decision, stressing unity against what he termed the 'blue regime'.

Overview

  • •On June 4, 2026, Rangsiman Rome, Deputy Leader of the Progressive Movement, stated that the party has not changed its ideology.
  • •The Progressive Movement is reportedly dismantling the structure of the coup regime embedded in the constitution.
  • •The appointment of Suraphon Nitiwipoj, former Rector of Thammasat University and a member of the 2006 National Legislative Assembly, as head of strategy for the Bangkok governor candidate has drawn scrutiny.
  • •Rangsiman Rome clarified that there is no 'Politburo' within the party's structure.
  • •Rangsiman Rome asserted that the Progressive Movement has always opposed coups and the constitution inherited from the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
  • •Rangsiman Rome stated that the party's ideology has always been against appointed members of the Senate and National Legislative Assembly.
  • •Rangsiman Rome emphasized the need to unite forces to oppose the 'blue regime' that is allegedly harming Thai society.
  • •Rangsiman Rome indicated that the decision to bring Suraphon Nitiwipoj into the party is a strategic move to combat the 'blue regime' and not a compromise for power.

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Key Quotes

Rangsiman Rome
"I can confirm to everyone that we have not changed our ideology."
ตนยืนยันกับทุกคนได้ว่าเราไม่ได้เปลี่ยนแปลงอุดมการณ์
Rangsiman Rome
"We accept criticism, and regardless of whether the decision is right or wrong, the management and those involved must take both responsibility and credit."
เราน้อมรับคำวิจารณ์ และหากตัดสินใจไป ไม่ว่าจะถูกหรือผิดอย่างไร ผู้บริหารและคนที่เกี่ยวข้องก็ต้องรับทั้งผิดทั้งชอบให้ได้
Rangsiman Rome
"The Progressive Movement is dismantling the deeply entrenched structure of the coup regime through the constitution and various mechanisms."
พรรคประชาชนกำลังรื้อโครงสร้างของระบอบรัฐประหารที่ฝังรากลึกผ่านรัฐธรรมนูญและผ่านกลไกต่างๆ
Rangsiman Rome
"If we don't try to unite our forces to oppose the blue regime, what will Thailand look like in the future?"
วันนี้บ้านเมืองมาถึงขนาดนี้ ถ้าเราไม่พยายามรวมพลังให้มากที่สุดเพื่อต่อต้านกับระบอบสีน้ำเงิน คำถามคือประเทศไทยในวันข้างหน้าจะเป็นอย่างไร
Rangsiman Rome
"Don't go into detail, let's start with the basics. Firstly, there is no Politburo, as the Politburo is not part of the party structure."
อย่าไปลงลึกในรายละเอียด เอาเบื้องต้นก่อน ประการแรก ไม่มีโปลิตบูโร ซึ่งโปลิตบูโรไม่ได้อยู่ในโครงสร้างของพรรค

Key Entities

Person

Rome(โรม)ℹ️
Rangsiman Rome is a Member of Parliament and Deputy Leader of the Progressive Movement, who addressed rumors about party appointments.
Suraphon(สุรพล)
Suraphon Nitiwipoj is identified as a former Rector of Thammasat University and a former member of the National Legislative Assembly, appointed as Head of Strategy for the Progressive Movement's Bangkok governor candidate.
Rangsiman Rome(นายรังสิมันต์ โรม)ℹ️
Rangsiman Rome is a Member of Parliament and Deputy Leader of the Progressive Movement, who defended the party's recent appointment.
Suraphon Nitiwipoj(นายสุรพล นิติไกรพจน์)
Suraphon Nitiwipoj is the former Rector of Thammasat University and a former National Legislative Assembly member appointed as the Progressive Movement's Head of Strategy for the Bangkok governor race.

Organization

Politburo(โปลิตบูโร)ℹ️
The 'Politburo' is mentioned in the context of rumors regarding decision-making within the Progressive Movement, which Rangsiman Rome denied as a formal structure.
Progressive Movement(ปชน.)
The Progressive Movement (PChN) is a political party whose leadership addressed public speculation regarding their ideological stance and appointments.
Thammasat University(มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์)ℹ️
Thammasat University is mentioned as the former institution where Suraphon Nitiwipoj served as Rector.
National Legislative Assembly (NLA) 2006(สภานิติบัญญัติแห่งชาติ (สนช.) ปี 2006)
The 2006 National Legislative Assembly is referenced in relation to Suraphon Nitiwipoj's past membership.
National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)(คณะรักษาความสงบแห่งชาติ (คสช.))ℹ️
The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is mentioned as a past regime whose 'produce' and constitution the Progressive Movement opposes.
Blue Regime(ระบอบสีน้ำเงิน)
The 'Blue Regime' is identified as a perceived oppressive system that the Progressive Movement aims to combat.
Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️
The Pheu Thai Party is mentioned for comparison regarding past political alliances, which the Progressive Movement had criticized.
Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
The Bhumjaithai Party is mentioned in the context of past political alliances that the Progressive Movement had criticized.