Village Headmen's Club Urges Pheu Thai to Uphold Dignity, Supports Anti-Drug Policy

Khaosod•Politics•3d ago

Reader Briefing

Provincial administrators nation-wide are seeking to protect their reputation after an opposition MP's parliamentary speech, while reaffirming their commitment to Pheu Thai's anti-drug initiatives.

•The Village Headmen's Club of Thailand submitted a letter to the Pheu Thai Party.
•The club aims to defend the dignity of local administrators due to a recent parliamentary speech.
•The executives reiterated their support for the government's drug suppression policies.
•The letter was received by MP Tonglee Mehin Kong on May 6, 2026.

Overview

•The Village Headmen's Club of Thailand submitted a letter to the Pheu Thai Party on May 6, 2026, in order to protect the dignity of local administrators.
•The parliamentary debate by an opposition MP on April 30, 2026, included statements that negatively impacted the reputation of local administrative personnel nationwide.
•The Village Headmen's Club requested that discussions about local administrative personnel be based on facts, with respect, and in a constructive manner, in order to maintain morale.
•Tonglee Mehin Kong, a Pheu Thai MP and former chairman of the Northeastern Village Headmen's Club, affirmed the vital role of village and sub-district headmen in serving the public.
•Tonglee Mehin Kong stated that village headmen, sub-district headmen, and community leaders are integral to public welfare, security, and the implementation of government policies, especially anti-drug campaigns.
•The article references the success of the former Thai Rak Thai party's anti-drug policy, which depended on local leader cooperation in community vigilance.
•The Pheu Thai Party's anti-drug policy over the past two years has received support from the club.
•The club supports constructive collaboration among all sectors to improve the well-being of the people.

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Key Quotes

Tonglee Mehin Kong

"Affirmed that village headmen, sub-district headmen, and community leaders nationwide play crucial roles in alleviating suffering, promoting well-being, maintaining order, and continuously driving government policies."

ยืนยันว่า กำนัน ผู้ใหญ่บ้าน และผู้นำชุมชนทั่วประเทศ ล้วนมีบทบาทสำคัญในการบำบัดทุกข์ บำรุงสุข ดูแลความสงบเรียบร้อย และร่วมขับเคลื่อนนโยบายของภาครัฐมาอย่างต่อเนื่อง

Tonglee Mehin Kong

"Therefore, support is given for all sectors to work collaboratively and constructively in alleviating suffering and promoting well-being for the people."

จึงสนับสนุนให้ทุกภาคส่วนได้ร่วมกันทำงานอย่างสร้างสรรค์ในการบำบัดทุกข์บำรุงสุขพี่น้องประชาชน

Key Entities

Organization

Village Headmen's Club(ชมรมกำนัน-ผู้ใหญ่บ้าน)

An organization representing village and sub-district headmen nationwide, advocating for their honor and supporting government policies.

Pheu Thai Party(เพื่อไทย)ℹ️

A political party receiving a letter from the Village Headmen's Club concerning their public image and drug suppression policies.

Thai Rak Thai Party(ไทยรักไทย)ℹ️

A former political party whose successful anti-drug policy is cited as a precedent for current efforts.

Person

Mr. Yongyot Kaewkiao(นายยงยศ แก้วเขียว)

The current president of the Village Headmen's Club of Thailand, who participated in submitting a letter to the Pheu Thai Party.

Mr. Tonglee Mehin Kong(นายทองลี มีหินกอง)

A Pheu Thai MP for Roi Et Constituency 6 and former chairman of the Northeastern Village Headmen's Club, who received a letter from the club.

Policy

Anti-Drug Policy(นโยบายปราบยาเสพติด)

Government initiatives aimed at combating drug-related issues, which the Village Headmen's Club publicly supports.