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"Teng" Denies Defamation Lawsuit, Upholds Public Interest

"Teng" Denies Defamation Lawsuit, Upholds Public Interest

MGR Online•Politics•1d ago

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MP Natthaphong Ruangpanwut denies defamation charges from Gulf Energy, asserting his actions were to advocate for fair electricity prices and transparency.

  • •MP Natthaphong Ruangpanwut appeared in court to deny defamation charges filed by Gulf JP NS Co., Ltd.
  • •The lawsuit pertains to statements made in October 2027 concerning high electricity costs.
  • •Natthaphong insists his actions were to protect public interests and promote transparent energy policies.
  • •The People's Party vows to oppose favoritism towards energy conglomerates and rising electricity prices.

Overview

  • •On February 16, 2026, Natthaphong Ruangpanwut appeared at the Ratchada Criminal Court to comply with a court order.
  • •Natthaphong Ruangpanwut entered a plea of not guilty to defamation charges filed by Gulf JP NS Co., Ltd.
  • •Natthaphong Ruangpanwut stated that the press conference in October 2024 was to protect public interests and advocate for transparent energy.
  • •Gulf JP NS Co., Ltd. is seeking 100 million THB in damages from Natthaphong Ruangpanwut.
  • •The lawsuit stems from statements made by Natthaphong Ruangpanwut regarding high electricity costs.
  • •Natthaphong Ruangpanwut asserts that his actions were for fair electricity prices and to prevent energy monopolies.
  • •The People's Party has observed government approval of electricity purchases from energy investors prior to elections in 2019, 2023, and 2026.
  • •The court has scheduled witness examination for October.

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Key Quotes

Natthaphong Ruangpanwut
"Today's appearance is part of the process after requesting bail on February 2. Appearing before the court as the defendant, I deny all charges and affirm my integrity as an MP."
การเดินทางมาวันนี้เป็นไปตามกระบวนการหลังจากได้ยื่นขอประกันตัวไปเมื่อวันที่ 2 กุมภาพันธ์ที่ผ่านมา โดยมาให้การต่อศาลในฐานะจำเลย ได้ปฏิเสธทุกข้อกล่าวหา ยืนยันความบริสุทธิ์ใจในการทำหน้าที่ สส.
Natthaphong Ruangpanwut
"The press conference in October 2027 was to protect public interests, pushing for a transparent electricity energy structure and fair electricity prices for the people, without energy monopolies."
แถลงข่าวเมื่อเดือนตุลาคมปี 2024 เป็นไปเพื่อปกป้องผลประโยชน์ของประชาชน ผลักดันให้ประเทศไทยมีโครงสร้างพลังงานไฟฟ้าที่โปร่งใส ค่าไฟฟ้าเป็นธรรมต่อประชาชน ไม่มีการผูกขาดทางพลังงาน
Natthaphong Ruangpanwut
"The People's Party insists on opposing favoritism towards energy conglomerates and actions that will certainly make electricity costs more expensive for the public."
พรรคประชาชน ยืนยันที่จะคัดค้านการเอื้อประโยชน์ให้กับกลุ่มทุนพลังงานและการดำเนินการที่จะทำให้ค่าไฟของประชาชนแพงขึ้นต่อไปอย่างแน่นอน

Key Entities

Person

Teng(เท้ง)
A colloquial nickname used for Natthaphong Ruangpanwut, who is a Member of Parliament and Head of the People's Party.
Natthaphong Ruangpanwut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)
Member of Parliament and Head of the People's Party, who is defending himself against a defamation lawsuit.

Organization

Gulf(กัลฟ์)
Refers to Gulf JP NS Co., Ltd., the plaintiff in the defamation lawsuit against Natthaphong Ruangpanwut.
Gulf JP NS Co., Ltd.(บริษัท กัลฟ์ เจพี เอ็นเอส จำกัด)
The energy company that has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking 100 million THB in damages from Natthaphong Ruangpanwut.
People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
The political party led by Natthaphong Ruangpanwut, which advocates for fair electricity prices and transparency in the energy sector.

Place

Ratchada Criminal Court(ศาลอาญารัชดา)
The location where Natthaphong Ruangpanwut appeared for evidence examination and to enter his plea in the defamation case.