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Rome Confirms Suraphon as Ally Against Blue Regime

Rome Confirms Suraphon as Ally Against Blue Regime

Thairath•Politics•4d ago

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The People's Party (PCC) leader Rangsiman Rome confirms the appointment of former Thammasat University rector Suraphon Nithikraipoj to a strategic role aimed at opposing the current political regime.

  • •Rangsiman Rome, a Member of Parliament for the People's Party (PCC), confirmed the appointment of Suraphon Nithikraipoj as Chairman of the Bangkok Governor Strategy.
  • •Rome emphasized that the party's ideology remains unchanged and they have historical integrity, unlike other parties.
  • •The appointment is framed as a necessary move to counter the perceived "blue regime" that is detrimental to Thai society, rather than a political compromise.
  • •Rome denied the existence of a 'Politburo' within the party structure and stated that Suraphon's involvement stems from his potential role as a witness in various cases.

Overview

  • •On June 4, 2026, Rangsiman Rome, Deputy Leader of the People's Party (PCC), announced the appointment of Suraphon Nithikraipoj as Chairman of the Bangkok Governor Strategy.
  • •Rome confirmed that this appointment does not signify a change in the party's ideology.
  • •Rome stated that the People's Party has never betrayed anyone, differentiating from other political alliances.
  • •The appointment is presented as a strategic move to resist the "blue regime" that is negatively impacting Thai society.
  • •Rangsiman Rome clarified that the party's goal is not to achieve victory through any means necessary, but to "button the first button correctly" from today.
  • •Rome denied that the appointment signals a willingness to compromise with the right-wing, stating the focus is on identifying problems and enemies of the nation.
  • •Rome refuted claims about a 'Politburo' influencing the appointment, stating it does not exist within the party's structure.
  • •Suraphon Nithikraipoj's involvement is said to be related to his participation as a witness in various cases.

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Key Quotes

Rangsiman Rome
"“I confirm to everyone that we have not changed our ideology.”"
“ขอยืนยันกับทุกคนว่าเราไม่ได้เปลี่ยนแปลงอุดมการณ์”
Rangsiman Rome
"“We are a party that has never betrayed anyone.”"
“เราเป็นพรรคที่ไม่ได้เคยทรยศหลักหักหลังใคร”
Rangsiman Rome
"“Don't cut out the words, it's not that we will do everything, any method, just to achieve victory. It's not like that.”"
“อย่าไปตัดคำพูดออกนะ คือไม่ใช่ว่าเราจะทำทุกวิถีทาง ทำวิธีการไหนก็ได้ ขอให้ได้มาซึ่งผลลัพธ์ชัยชนะ ไม่ใช่แบบนั้น”
Rangsiman Rome
"“It is not a matter of setting a flag for compromise, but a matter of today we are trying to point out that there are problems.”"
“ไม่ใช่เรื่องของการที่เราตั้งธงว่าจะประนีประนอม แต่เป็นเรื่องของการที่ว่าวันนี้เรากำลังพยายามชี้ว่ามีปัญหา”
Rangsiman Rome
"“This is the enemy that is destroying the nation.”"
“นี่คือศัตรูที่กำลังทำลายชาติ”
Rangsiman Rome
"“There is no Politburo. The Politburo is not in the party structure.”"
“ไม่มีโปลิตบูโร โปลิตบูโรไม่ได้อยู่ในโครงสร้างของพรรค”

Key Entities

Person

Rome(โรม)
Rangsiman Rome, a Member of Parliament and Deputy Leader of the People's Party (PCC), who announced the appointment of Suraphon Nithikraipoj.
Suraphon(สุรพล)
Suraphon Nithikraipoj, former Rector of Thammasat University, appointed as Chairman of the Bangkok Governor Strategy for the People's Party (PCC).
Rangsiman Rome(นายรังสิมันต์ โรม)
Member of Parliament (list account) and Deputy Leader of the People's Party (PCC), serving as the primary spokesperson in the article.
Suraphon Nithikraipoj(นายสุรพล นิติไกรพจน์)
Former Rector of Thammasat University, appointed by the People's Party (PCC) as Chairman of the Bangkok Governor Strategy.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️
The location where Rangsiman Rome made his statements on June 4, 2026.

Organization

People's Party (PCC)(พรรคประชาชน (ปชน.))
The political party whose actions and statements regarding appointments and political strategy are the subject of the news article.
Thammasat University(มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์)ℹ️
The academic institution where Suraphon Nithikraipoj previously served as Rector.
Pheu Thai Party(พรรคพท.)ℹ️
A political party mentioned in comparison to the People's Party's (PCC) past criticisms.
Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภท.)ℹ️
A political party that formed an alliance with the Pheu Thai Party, referenced in the context of past political comparisons.
Politburo(โปลิตบูโร)
A term explicitly denied by Rangsiman Rome as being part of the People's Party's (PCC) internal structure.