"Sornwong" Tells Minister "Arthakorn" to Own Up to Responsibilities

Thairath•Politics•219d ago

Reader Briefing

Former Minister Sornwong criticizes current Minister Arthakorn for deflecting blame regarding the SEA Games organization.

•Sornwong Thienthong, a former Minister of Tourism and Sports, admonished current Minister Arthakorn Sirilatthayakorn.
•The criticism stems from Arthakorn's remarks on the SEA Games organization, which faced public criticism.
•Sornwong emphasized that ministerial roles entail both power and accountability, urging acceptance of decisions.
•He suggested that the public should judge Arthakorn's performance based on tangible results.

Overview

•On January 31, 2026, Sornwong Thienthong, a Member of Parliament candidate, commented on Minister Arthakorn Sirilatthayakorn's remarks.
•The remarks were made following widespread public criticism of the SEA Games organization for not meeting expected standards.
•Sornwong stated that a ministerial position carries significant power and responsibility, requiring leadership to accept facts and outcomes.
•Sornwong criticized Arthakorn for attempting to shift accountability for decisions to others, particularly regarding the SEA Games.
•Sornwong pointed out that changes and cancellations were executive decisions made under time pressure, inevitably impacting the event's overall outcome.
•Sornwong urged the public to evaluate Arthakorn's claims of being a minister through concrete, tangible results.
•Sornwong asserted that his own political approach prioritizes national interest and image over political considerations.
•Sornwong concluded that ministerial positions are not for self-justification but for demonstrating proven achievements to society.

Full article content is available on the original source.

Read on Thairath (Thai Version)Read on Thairath (English Version)

Source: Thairath (Original)

Key Quotes

Sornwong Thienthong

"A ministerial position comes with high power and responsibility; leadership means accepting facts and decisions, not shifting blame to others."

ตำแหน่งรัฐมนตรีเป็นตำแหน่งที่มาพร้อมอำนาจและความรับผิดชอบสูง จึงควรแสดงภาวะผู้นำด้วยการยอมรับต่อข้อเท็จจริงและผลลัพธ์ของการตัดสินใจ มากกว่าโอนความรับผิดไปยังผู้อื่น

Sornwong Thienthong

"I want the citizens to judge for themselves by tangible results whether the claims are consistent."

อยากให้พี่น้องประชาชนเป็นผู้ตัดสินจากผลงานที่เป็นรูปธรรมด้วยตนเอง ว่าสอดคล้องกับคำกล่าวอ้างมากน้อยเพียงใด

Key Entities

Person

Sornwong(สรวงศ์)

Member of Parliament candidate for Sa Kaeo Province, District 3, and former Minister of Tourism and Sports.

Arthakorn(อรรถกร)

Current Minister of Tourism and Sports.

Mr. Sornwong Thienthong(นายสรวงศ์ เทียนทอง)

Member of Parliament candidate for Sa Kaeo Province, District 3, and former Minister of Tourism and Sports who criticized the current minister.

Mr. Arthakorn Sirilatthayakorn(นายอรรถกร ศิริลัทธยากร)

Current Minister of Tourism and Sports who was criticized by Sornwong Thienthong regarding the SEA Games organization.

Organization

Ministry of Tourism and Sports(กระทรวงการท่องเที่ยวและกีฬา)

The ministry headed by Minister Arthakorn Sirilatthayakorn and previously led by Sornwong Thienthong.