"Teng" Retorts Against "Anutin": Answer Parliament Interpellations More Often

Thairath•Politics•12d ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul feigned ignorance of opposition MP Natthaphong Ruangpanwut, sparking a retort that the PM should attend parliament more often to recognize members.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul claimed not to know opposition MP Natthaphong Ruangpanwut when questioned about accountability for a 400 billion baht loan decree.
•Natthaphong Ruangpanwut responded by suggesting Anutin attend parliamentary sessions more frequently to remember MPs.
•The exchange occurred on July 9, 2026, at Don Mueang Military Airport.

Overview

•On July 9, 2026, at 07:30 AM, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul was interviewed at Don Mueang Military Airport. [Action]: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul was asked about the Constitutional Court's ruling on the 400 billion baht loan decree. [Statement]: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that "We must respect the Constitutional Court's ruling, which is binding on all organizations. Please wait for the results." [Context]: When asked about the opposition's demand for accountability if the court's ruling was negative, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul asked "Who?" [Statement]: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul asked "Who is Natthaphong?" after being told by reporters that the opposition was demanding responsibility. [Action]: Later, at 12:00 PM, Natthaphong Ruangpanwut responded to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's claim of not knowing him. [Statement]: Natthaphong Ruangpanwut stated that "The Prime Minister may not attend parliament often, so he doesn't remember MPs' faces. I understand." [Suggestion]: Natthaphong Ruangpanwut suggested that "If you want to remember MPs, come answer interpellations in parliament often. That will help refresh your memory."

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Who is Natthaphong? Who?"

ใครนะ ใครคือณัฐพงษ์

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Who is he?"

เขาเป็นใครนะ

Natthaphong Ruangpanwut

"The Prime Minister may not attend parliament often, so he doesn't remember MPs' faces. I understand. If you want to remember MPs, remember fellow members, come answer interpellations in parliament often. That will help refresh your memory."

นายกฯ อาจจะไม่ค่อยได้เข้าสภาฯ เลยจำหน้า สส.ไม่ค่อยได้ ผมก็เข้าใจ ถ้าอยากจำ สส.ได้ จำเพื่อนๆสมาชิกได้ ก็มาตอบกระทู้ในสภาบ่อยๆ ก็จะได้ทบทวนความจำให้ดียิ่งขึ้น

Key Entities

Person

Teng(เท้ง)

Natthaphong Ruangpanwut, leader of the People's Party, who responded to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, who claimed not to recognize opposition MP Natthaphong Ruangpanwut.

Natthaphong Ruangpanwut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)

Leader of the People's Party, who was unrecognized by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and subsequently responded.

Prime Minister(นายกฯ)

The head of government in Thailand, currently Anutin Charnvirakul.

Minister of Interior(รมว.มหาดไทย)

The minister responsible for internal affairs in Thailand, currently Anutin Charnvirakul.

Law

400 Billion Baht Loan Decree(พ.ร.ก. กู้เงิน 4 แสนล้าน)

A government decree for borrowing 400 billion baht, whose constitutionality is being reviewed by the Constitutional Court.

Organization

Constitutional Court(ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The judicial body ruling on the constitutionality of government decrees, including the 400 billion baht loan decree.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party led by Natthaphong Ruangpanwut.

Place

Don Mueang Military Airport (Wing 6)(ท่าอากาศยานทหาร 2 กองบิน 6 ดอนเมือง)

The location where Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul was interviewed.