Palang Pracharath Chief Defends Party Against Agriculture Ministry Purge Claim
Palang Pracharath's secretary-general defended the party against allegations of resisting civil service transfers at the Agriculture Ministry, saying the party prioritizes worker morale and effective governance over retaining positions.
Palang Pracharath Secretary-General Pai Likkhit addressed remarks by Nakhon Phanom MP and Pheu Thai deputy leader Monphon Sermsri, who had criticized civil service transfers at the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry after Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompow announced his departure. Pai said the party does not cling to any ministry and urged Monphon not to overreact, noting that reports about problematic transfers came from ministry staff themselves. He reiterated that Palang Pracharath operates under the Prime Minister's oversight and confirmed that any party decisions are evidence-based.
Pai explained that the party's main concern is worker morale. If transfers occur as he suspects, most ministry staff will lose confidence rather than gain it, potentially harming the ministry's performance and encouraging corruption. He warned that such moves could undermine public sector effectiveness.
When asked whether to escalate the issue to a no-confidence debate, Pai said the party currently lacks strong evidence but will investigate thoroughly if problems surface. He stressed that party opposition to problematic transfers stems from experience in agriculture administration, not from any protective interest in keeping specific personnel in place.
