Teng Disciplines Phanthil Over Debate; PPN Says Not Indifferent

Matichon•Politics•6d ago

Reader Briefing

People's Party leader announces completion of disciplinary action against MP Phanthil for controversial remarks, while emphasizing focus on government loan issues.

•The People's Party has concluded its disciplinary proceedings against MP Phanthil Nuanjerm for remarks made during a parliamentary debate.
•The disciplinary action was finalized after a meeting of party executives on May 6.
•Party leader Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut confirmed the disciplinary process is complete.
•The party also stated it is not indifferent to the village chiefs and kamnan who were implicated in drug allegations.

Overview

•On May 7, at 2:00 PM, at the Parliament, party leader Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut provided an interview.
•The disciplinary committee of the People's Party considered the punishment of MP Phanthil Nuanjerm.
•MP Phanthil Nuanjerm was disciplined for remarks that alluded to kamnan and village chiefs being involved in drug trafficking.
•Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut confirmed that disciplinary proceedings against MP Phanthil have been completed.
•Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut stated that the People's Party is not indifferent to the kamnan and village chiefs who were mentioned.
•The party leadership met on May 6 to discuss the disciplinary matter.
•Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut suggested that the public should prioritize awareness of the government's attempt to include a 200 billion baht loan within the 400 billion baht loan decree.
•The disciplinary actions for the party's MPs are being managed internally by the People's Party.

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Key Quotes

Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut

"We have completed the disciplinary proceedings successfully."

เรามีการดำเนินการทางวินัยเสร็จสิ้นเป็นที่เรียบร้อยแล้ว

Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut

"Today, the main content the public should know is the government's attempt to sneak in a 200 billion baht loan within the 400 billion baht loan decree, more than the disciplinary matters of the MPs within our People's Party."

วันนี้เนื้อหาหลักที่อยากให้ประชาชนได้รับทราบคือความพยายามของรัฐบาลที่พยายามสอดไส้เงินกู้ 2 แสนล้านบาทในพระราชกำหนด (พ.ร.ก.) กู้เงิน 4 แสนล้านบาทมากกว่าส่วนเรื่องทางวินัยของ ส.ส.ภายในพรรคประชาชนพวกเราดำเนินการจัดการอยู่

Key Entities

Person

Teng(เท้ง)

Nickname of Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, who commented on disciplinary actions.

Phanthil Nuanjerm(ภัณฑิล น่วมเจิม)

Member of Parliament (MP) for Bangkok of the People's Party, disciplined for parliamentary remarks.

Kamnan(กำนัน)

Village headman position in Thailand, whose alleged involvement in drug issues was alluded to by MP Phanthil.

Village Chief(ผู้ใหญ่บ้าน)

Local community leader in Thailand, whose alleged involvement in drug issues was alluded to by MP Phanthil.

Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut(นายณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)

Member of Parliament (MP) by list, and leader of the People's Party, who announced disciplinary actions.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

Political party in Thailand, which conducted disciplinary proceedings against its MP, Phanthil Nuanjerm.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)

Government ministry that oversees local administration, to which coordination regarding the MP's apology was discussed.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)

The legislative body where MP Phanthil Nuanjerm made his controversial remarks.

Law

Emergency Decree (Ph.R.K.) for a 400 Billion Baht Loan(พระราชกำหนด (พ.ร.ก.) กู้เงิน 4 แสนล้านบาท)

Government decree for borrowing 400 billion baht, with a focus on a disputed 200 billion baht inclusion mentioned by the People's Party leader.