Veteran Journalist Visanu Nunthong: Minister Suchart 'Underestimated Me'

MGR Online•General•9d ago

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Minister Suchart apologizes to veteran journalist Visanu Nunthong after confrontation.

•Minister Suchart Chomklin clashed with journalist Visanu Nunthong, a 30-year news veteran, at the Government House.
•The conflict arose when Visanu questioned Minister Suchart about corruption allegations concerning the Pollution Control Department.
•Minister Suchart issued a direct apology to Visanu, acknowledging his words were inappropriate.
•Senior journalist Phatra Kamphitak highlighted that Minister Suchart underestimated Visanu's professionalism and integrity.

•A confrontation occurred at the Government House between Minister Suchart Chomklin and journalist Visanu Nunthong.
•Minister Suchart expressed dissatisfaction and used the phrase "You know me too little" after being questioned about bribery allegations concerning the Pollution Control Department.
•Minister Suchart Chomklin later apologized directly to Visanu Nunthong, acknowledging his words were inappropriate due to work pressure.
•Visanu Nunthong is identified as a respected senior journalist with over 30 years of experience, known for his professionalism and integrity, working for The Better news agency.
•Senior journalist Phatra Kamphitak commented that Minister Suchart underestimated Visanu's capabilities and credibility.
•Visanu Nunthong's questioning was driven by journalistic instinct seeking clarity for the public, not personal anger.
•The incident serves as a political lesson on the negative repercussions of threatening journalists for those in power.
•Minister Suchart's team coordinated a meeting for the Minister to apologize directly to Visanu after the confrontation.

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Minister Suchart Chomklin

"You know me too little."

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Visanu Nunthong(วิษณุ นุ่นทอง)

A veteran political news editor from The Better news agency who had a public confrontation with Minister Suchart Chomklin.

Suchart Chomklin(สุชาติ ชมกลิ่น)

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment involved in a public dispute with journalist Visanu Nunthong.

Phatra Kamphitak(ภัทระ คำพิทักษ์)

A senior journalist who commented on the confrontation between Minister Suchart and Visanu Nunthong via Facebook.

The Better

News agency where Visanu Nunthong works as a news executive.

Pollution Control Department(กรมควบคุมมลพิษ)

The government department whose alleged bribery issues were questioned by journalist Visanu Nunthong.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)

The location where the confrontation between Minister Suchart Chomklin and journalist Visanu Nunthong took place.