Natthaphong issues urgent statement on 'Tak MP' linked to online gambling, Vows legal action

Nutthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of People’s Party (PPLE), held an issue urgent press conference on January 15, 2026, following the arrest of Ratchpong Soisuwan, an MP candidate for Tak’s constituency and was taken by Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau for all alleged invo;ment with an online gambling website.

Nutthaphong stated that he got information about the situation from the lawyer yesterday. He highlighted the People's Party's unambiguous attitude that they will not accept any suspicious behavior, including corruption, drug trafficking, human trafficking, grey capital, scammers, or online gambling websites. If any party member, no matter their status, engaged in such behavior, the People's Party will not defend or cover it up. The accused must go through the judicial process to prove their innocence.

He confirms that the People party's executive committee has regularly investigated all MPs and politicians who have been accused of corruption. If misconduct is discovered, the proper consequences will be implemented. This is a concept that the party has consistently defended.

He also expressed hope that governmental operations and authorities would l include an actual crackdown on politicians engaging in criminal networks, grey capital, drug trafficking, criminal networks, human trafficking and online gambling, rather than just playing politics during general elections.

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