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Viroj: Interior Ministry Chat Explanation Unconvincing; Abuse of Power Penalties Warned

Viroj: Interior Ministry Chat Explanation Unconvincing; Abuse of Power Penalties Warned

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

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Politician Viroj Lakkanaadisorn questions Interior Ministry official's denial regarding a leaked chat, warning of severe consequences if abuse of power for political gain is proven.

  • •Viroj Lakkanaadisorn, former MP, criticizes the explanation by Permanent Secretary of Interior regarding a leaked chat message.
  • •The leaked chat allegedly shows a superior instructing a subordinate to 'help the blue' in relation to election information.
  • •Naruetcha Kosayasilaporn, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, denies sending the message.
  • •Viroj highlights the ease of verifying chat history to prove or disprove the authenticity of the message.

Overview

  • •On May 29, Viroj Lakkanaadisorn posted on Facebook regarding a leaked chat message titled 'Help the blue.'
  • •Viroj Lakkanaadisorn stated that if proven true, the chat represents the abuse of power to transfer civil servants and an order to provide political benefits during elections, calling it a calamity of the #blue regime.
  • •Naruetcha Kosayasilaporn, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, denied sending the alleged chat message 'Help the blue.'
  • •Viroj Lakkanaadisorn suggested that proving the chat's authenticity is not difficult due to the ability to trace chat history.
  • •Viroj Lakkanaadisorn indicated that if the chat is real, a complaint should be filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for investigation.
  • •Viroj Lakkanaadisorn also urged MP Chalermpong Saengdee to pursue complaints to the NACC and the Election Commission if evidence suggests the message originated from or involved Naruetcha Kosayasilaporn.
  • •Viroj Lakkanaadisorn's statement also linked the alleged abuse of power to encroachment and illegal construction on protected areas like Bang Tao Beach and Freedom Beach.

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Key Quotes

Naruetcha Kosayasilaporn
"I did not send the message and am unaware of the matter."
ตนไม่ได้เป็นผู้ส่งข้อความดังกล่าว และไม่ทราบเรื่อง
Viroj Lakkanaadisorn
"This is the abuse of power to transfer civil servants improperly and an order for civil servants to provide political benefits in elections."
นี่ คือ การใช้อำนาจโยกย้ายข้าราชการโดยมิชอบ และเป็นการสั่งการให้ข้าราชการเอื้อประโยชน์ทางการเมืองในการเลือกตั้ง
Viroj Lakkanaadisorn
"It can be proven, if it's true, this is the calamity of the #blue regime."
พิสูจน์ได้ ถ้าทำจริง นี่คือมหันตภัยของ #ระบอบสีน้ำเงิน
Viroj Lakkanaadisorn
"If this mysterious chat is true, it will be necessary to complain to the NACC for investigation."
หากแชตปริศนานี้เป็นเรื่องจริง ก็คงจำเป็นต้องมีการร้องเรียนต่อ ป.ป.ช. ให้เข้ามาสืบสวนสอบสวน

Key Entities

Person

Viroj Lakkanaadisorn(นายวิโรจน์ ลักขณาอดิศร)
Former Member of Parliament for the People's Party who commented on a leaked chat and alleged abuse of power.
Rungrueng Thimabut(นายรุ่งเรือง ธิมาบุตร)
Former Phuket Provincial Permanent Secretary who reportedly revealed the mysterious chat.
Naruetcha Kosayasilaporn(นายนฤชา โฆษาศิวิไลซ์)
Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration who denied sending the controversial chat message.
Chalermpong Saengdee(นายเฉลิมพงศ์ แสงดี)
Member of Parliament for Phuket from the People's Party, who Viroj Lakkanaadisorn supports in pursuing the chat issue.
MP Sam(ส.ส.แซม)
Nickname for MP Chalermpong Saengdee.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
Political party to which Viroj Lakkanaadisorn and MP Chalermpong Saengdee belong.
Department of Provincial Administration(กรมการปกครอง)
Government department whose Director-General is involved in the leaked chat controversy.
NACC (National Anti-Corruption Commission)(ป.ป.ช.)ℹ️
Independent body to which complaints about corruption and abuse of power are to be filed.
Election Commission(กกต.)ℹ️
Regulatory body to which complaints regarding election law violations are to be filed.

Place

Bang Tao Beach(หาดบางเทา)
Location mentioned in relation to alleged encroachment and illegal construction linked to the abuse of power allegations.
Freedom Beach(หาดฟรีด้อม)
Protected national forest area, mentioned in relation to alleged encroachment linked to the abuse of power allegations.
Nakorngerd Mountain Range National Forest Reserve(ป่าสงวนแห่งชาติป่าเทือกเขานาคเกิด)
Protected area where alleged encroachment and illegal construction for business purposes have occurred.