89 Senators Condemn 'Thaksin' for Accusing Senate of Being 'Blue-Colored' and Legacy of Coup, Demand Apology Within 3 Days
Eighty-nine senators demanded opposition leader Pita Limjaroenrat apologize within three days for Facebook posts claiming the Senate is "blue-colored" and a product of the 2017 military coup, threatening legal action if he refuses.
At 9:45 AM on May 25, 2025, at Parliament, a group of 89 senators led by Pisit Abhiwatpongpanich, spokesperson for the Senate's ad hoc committee, held a press conference condemning Pita Limjaroenrat, list MP and leader of the opposition People's Party, for making Facebook posts alleging that the current Senate is 'blue-colored' and a product of the 2017 Constitution born from a military coup.
Pisit stated that Pita's accusations are false and constitute the worst form of behavior. He demanded that Pita issue a public apology to the Senate within three days, warning that legal action will be taken to protect the Senate from Pita's attempts to undermine public trust in the institution, which is a cornerstone of Thailand's democratic system with the Monarchy as head of state.
Pisit argued that Pita's claim that the Senate resulted from the 2017 Constitution is untrue. He noted that the 2017 Constitution was approved by public referendum and followed by three general elections in 2019, 2023, and 2024—elections in which Pita's parties (Future Forward, Move Forward, and now People's Party) all participated and accepted representatives elected under the Constitution. He specifically highlighted that in 2023, Pita himself was elected as the party winning the most seats.
Pisit emphasized that the Constitution was endorsed by the Thai people through referendum before implementation, making it a people's constitution rather than a legacy of the coup. He suggested that Pita's party's failure to form a government in the latest election has prompted them to attack and mislead the public.
Pisit confirmed that current senators were selected through professional group elections. While selection processes may face scrutiny, until authorities or the Constitutional Court rule otherwise, all senators must be considered legitimately elected under the Constitution. He stated that senators have faithfully performed their duties as neutral representatives of the Thai people without abuse of power or distortion.
Pisit countered that Pita's accusations against senators lack evidence and violate Senate conduct rules. He dismissed Pita's claim that the public cannot scrutinize or remove senators as false and intentionally misleading to damage the Senate, independent agencies, and the Constitutional Court. Pisit called on Pita to clarify what he means by 'blue-colored system,' which institution or person he is accusing, and to conduct politics with honesty and clarity.
