Pheu Thai MP Denies Thaksin Amnesty Vote Deal Claims
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Sutin refutes fake news! 'Thaksin' pressured to accept amnesty in exchange for no-confidence vote, insists Pheu Thai doesn't need to negotiate. Points out Bhumjaithai bringing anyone into government must consider governance quality and public acceptance.
On November 1, 2026, Sutin Klungsang, a Pheu Thai party-list MP, gave an interview regarding reports that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra pressured the Committee on Social Harmony to accept an amnesty petition in exchange for votes on a no-confidence debate. He stated he views this as untrue — fake news — because no one has spoken out or provided a credible source confirming it, whether from Bhumjaithai members or the Committee itself. He reasoned that without a news source, there is no need to negotiate.
Asked whether there would be a vote swap for Bhumjaithai ministers, Sutin said nothing has been discussed. Voting direction must follow the debate first; nothing can be said prematurely. Pheu Thai does not need to negotiate because it is already a coalition partner — others must come to them. The government is administering the country well; nothing is amiss.
Asked if Bhumjaithai bringing Kla Tham into the government would be a power grab, Sutin said the core governing party must consider whether governance quality is maintained and whether the public accepts it. This must be considered before political games; if the public does not accept it, the government's political capital drops.
"Coalition partners are working well together with no problems. On a cabinet reshuffle — with Pheu Thai leading — if not necessary, we won't touch it. If a reshuffle happens, it must look at governance quality and public acceptance," Sutin said.
