Opposition MP: Fake Receipt Share Won't Undermine No-Confidence Debate
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Prasit Watcharasin, a list MP for the Prachachon Party, insisted that a party colleague sharing a social media post about a 7-million-baht tea receipt does not damage the credibility of their upcoming no-confidence debate. The bank involved has already confirmed the receipt was fabricated. Prasit dismissed linking the erroneous share to the debate as far-fetched and urged the government to respond to other opposition queries with similar speed. He said the debate's credibility will be proven when they present all evidence, expected in November, and emphasized that MPs must verify information from all sources before use.
Speaking at Parliament on October 27, Prasit said the weight of their evidence would be clear on debate day and that continuous fact-gathering would show the public why the government should not be trusted. He rejected suggestions the share was a deliberate discrediting tactic, noting the post originated from a public page unaffiliated with the party. While a minister confirmed the information was unverified, Prasit stressed that MPs have a duty to filter and verify all data. Regarding potential lawsuits over the share, he said each MP bears responsibility for verifying what they disseminate, but added that politicians facing allegations should clarify facts promptly. He welcomed the bank's quick clarification and hoped the government would match that speed in addressing other opposition questions.
