Teng to Anutin: Attend Parliament More to Remember MPs

Khaosod•Politics•7d ago

Reader Briefing

An MP criticizes the Prime Minister's lack of parliamentary attendance and suggests frequent participation to improve his memory of lawmakers, while also advocating for government agency reforms to reduce redundancy.

•MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut responded to PM Anutin Chanvirakul's statement of not recognizing him by suggesting the PM attend parliament more often.
•The MP argued that government agencies, particularly in internal security, have overlapping missions and should be reviewed for potential consolidation.
•The discussion occurred on July 9, 2026, at the Parliament.
•The MP used Vietnam's model of government streamlining and provincial consolidation as an example for Thailand.

Overview

•On July 9, 2026, MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut spoke at the parliament.
•MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut stated that "The Prime Minister might not attend parliament often, so he doesn't remember MPs' faces well."
•MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut suggested the Prime Minister "come answer questions in parliament more often" in order to improve his memory of MPs.
•Prime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul reportedly stated he did not know MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut when asked about the opposition's demand for responsibility over a 400 billion baht loan decree potentially violating the constitution.
•MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut indicated that "Each government agency must review its origins and objectives, as internal security agencies have diverse and overlapping missions."
•MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut believes reviewing government agencies is necessary because "there are diverse and overlapping missions" among internal security agencies.
•MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut cited Vietnam's model of government streamlining and provincial consolidation as an example for Thailand.
•MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut suggested that consolidating "agencies with complexity" would be "best for the people and also save the nation's budget."

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Key Quotes

Nathaphong Ruangpanwut

"'The Prime Minister might not attend parliament often, so he doesn't remember MPs' faces well. I understand. If you want to remember MPs, remember fellow members, come answer questions in parliament more often, it will help improve your memory.'"

นายกฯ อาจจะไม่ค่อยได้เข้าสภา เลยจำหน้า สส.ไม่ค่อยได้ ผมก็เข้าใจ ถ้าอยากจำ สส.ได้ จำเพื่อนๆ สมาชิกได้ ก็มาตอบกระทู้ในสภาบ่อยๆ ก็จะได้ทบทวนความจำให้ดียิ่งขึ้น

Nathaphong Ruangpanwut

"'Each government agency must review its origins and objectives, as internal security agencies have diverse and overlapping missions.'"

แต่ละหน่วยงานของรัฐก็ต้องทบทวนที่มาที่ไปและวัตถุประสงค์ของหน่วยงาน เพราะหน่วยงานความมั่นคงภายในประเทศมีหลากหลายภารกิจ และมีภารกิจที่ซ้ำซ้อนกัน

Key Entities

Person

Teng(เท้ง)

A colloquial or nickname used to refer to MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut in the context of this article.

Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, who was noted for not recognizing MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut.

Nathaphong Ruangpanwut(นายณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)

Member of Parliament (List Account) and Leader of the People's Party who responded to Prime Minister Anutin.

Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)

The current holder of the office, identified as Anutin Chanvirakul in this article.

Minister of Interior(รมว.มหาดไทย)

The ministerial portfolio held by Anutin Chanvirakul, who was addressed by MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut.

List Account Member of Parliament(สส.บัญชีรายชื่อ)

The designation for MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut, indicating his method of election.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party to which MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut belongs.

Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC)(กอ.รมน.)ℹ️

An organization whose potential dissolution or consolidation was discussed by MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut.

Law

Cabinet Decree on Borrowing 400 Billion Baht(พ.ร.ก.กู้เงิน 4 แสนล้านบาท)

A financial decree that the opposition claimed might violate the constitution, leading to the discussion.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut made his statements on July 9, 2026.

Vietnam(เวียดนาม)ℹ️

A country cited by MP Nathaphong Ruangpanwut as an example of effective government streamlining.