"Rome" disappointed; parliament fails to assist "Chanapat", fears aiding grey capital involvement.

MGR Online•Politics•1d ago

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MP Rangsiman Rome expresses deep disappointment and concern over parliament's decision to withhold MP Chananapat from a DSI investigation, fearing it protects individuals involved with illicit grey capital.

•MP Rangsiman Rome criticized Parliament's vote not to allow MP Chananapat to be questioned by the DSI.
•Rome fears the decision sets a precedent that protects politicians involved with illicit grey capital.
•He urged immigration and government bodies to monitor Chananapat to prevent flight.
•Rome highlighted concerns about potential involvement of multiple MPs in illegal activities, including online gambling.

Overview

•On May 29, Rangsiman Rome, an MP, stated that the public will likely lose confidence in parliament due to its decision.
•The Parliament voted against allowing Chananapat Naksua, an MP from Songkhla, to be questioned by the DSI during the session.
•Rangsiman Rome stated the vote, by a majority, was akin to protecting individuals accused of crimes, including transnational crime.
•Rome argued that this case should not be compared to others where parliament exercises discretion, citing the seriousness of the alleged offenses.
•Rangsiman Rome urged the government and immigration authorities to implement strict surveillance, fearing Chananapat might flee the country.
•Rangsiman Rome specifically highlighted the southern border region as an area requiring heightened vigilance.
•Rangsiman Rome emphasized that no politician involved with grey capital should evade legal prosecution.
•Rangsiman Rome expressed concern that if Chananapat is not prosecuted, Parliament will be complicit in undermining justice against politicians linked to grey capital.

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Key Quotes

Rangsiman Rome

"What has happened, we must admit that the public will likely feel a loss of confidence in parliament."

สิ่งที่เกิดขึ้น ต้องยอมรับว่าประชาชนคงจะรู้สึกสูญเสียความเชื่อมั่นต่อสภาแน่นอน

Rangsiman Rome

"The parliament using the past standard, which is not sending Mr. Chananapat to the authorities for prosecution, is like protecting the accused."

การที่รัฐสภาใช้มาตรฐานแบบที่ผ่านมา นั่นก็คือการไม่ส่งตัวนายชนนพัฒน์ให้กับฝ่ายบ้านเมืองได้ดำเนินคดี ก็เหมือนเป็นการปกป้องคนที่ถูกข้อกล่าวหา

Rangsiman Rome

"I am concerned that it might be because it is widely known that many politicians might be involved with online gambling sites, involved with online gambling, involved with many grey capital operations."

ผมเป็นห่วงว่าอาจจะเป็นเพราะว่า ก็รู้กันดีหรือเปล่า ว่ามีนักการเมืองหลายๆ คนที่อาจจะเกี่ยวข้องกับเว็บพนัน เกี่ยวข้องกับการพนันออนไลน์ เกี่ยวข้องกับทุนสีเทาหลายๆ คน

Rangsiman Rome

"Precaution is better than cure. This is not the first time there has been a resolution like this, and it later turns out they couldn't be apprehended."

กันไว้ก่อน นี่ไม่ใช่ครั้งแรกที่มีมติอะไรทำนองนี้ แล้วปรากฏว่าในภายหลัง แล้วตามจับไม่ได้

Rangsiman Rome

"No politician involved with grey capital should be able to escape legal prosecution by the country's laws."

ต้องไม่มีนักการเมืองคนใดที่เกี่ยวข้องกับทุนสีเทาสามารถหลุดรอดจากกา ดำเนินคดีตามกฎหมายของบ้านเมืองไปได้

Key Entities

Person

Rangsiman Rome(นายรังสิมันต์ โรม)ℹ️

An MP from the 'Orange Party' (presumably Move Forward Party) who is critical of the parliamentary decision regarding MP Chananapat and expressed concerns about corruption.

Chananapat Naksua(นายชนพัฒน์ นาคส้ว)

An MP from Songkhla, from the 'Kla Thamm' Party, who is facing allegations and whose request to be questioned by the DSI was denied by parliament.

Organization

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body that voted against allowing MP Chananapat to be questioned by the DSI.

Department of Special Investigation (DSI)(กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ)ℹ️

The government agency that sought to question MP Chananapat regarding alleged offenses.

Kla Thamm Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)

The political party to which MP Chananapat Naksua belongs.

Concept

Grey Capital(ทุนเทา)

Refers to illicit businesses and funds, often linked to criminal activities, which MP Rangsiman Rome fears are being protected by the parliamentary decision.

Online Gambling Sites(เว็บพนัน)

Mentioned by Rangsiman Rome as a potential area of involvement for politicians, suggesting a link to grey capital.