Bhumjai Thai Spokesperson Nattachon Fires Back at Prayut, Defends Pipat Over Sia Tua Connection Claims While Attacking Pheu Thai's Candidate Selection
Bhumjai Thai spokesman Nattachon defended Deputy PM Pipat against calls for his removal over a Sia Tua connection, arguing that Pheu Thai has nominated candidates with serious criminal records while demanding accountability from rivals.
On May 2, 2025, Nattachon Srikorkuea, spokesman for the Bhumjai Thai party and Songkhla MP, addressed the case of Nathapong Ruengpanyavutti, leader of the Pheu Thai party, who proposed removing Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Pipat Ratchakij over his connection to Sia Tua. Nattachon called the demand peculiar, noting it was ironic that the opposition party, which claims to be progressive, made such accusations while Pheu Thai has numerous parliamentary candidates and MPs with serious issues ranging from minor gray areas to deeply criminal matters.
"The behavior of Pheu Thai members is widely known throughout the country, involving sexual harassment, theft, violence against women, rape, drug trafficking, money laundering, and online gambling operations. These aren't minor ethical issues but serious criminal matters. Yet we don't see Pheu Thai members taking responsibility by resigning," Nattachon stated.
Nattachon further argued that knowing someone doesn't automatically imply complicity in their wrongdoing. He questioned why the opposition would demand Pipat's removal when Pheu Thai itself nominated candidates with serious criminal backgrounds, all approved by party leadership with clear authorization, yet neither party leadership nor Pheu Thai has shown any accountability to society.
