“People's Party MPs” receive petition opposing corruption in Khao Kradong and senate collusion cases

Photo: Thairath

(SAP NEWS - SUkritta Tangteerawan)On 17th September 2025, at 10:30 AM, at the Parliament Building, Mr. Chulaphong Yookes, a Member of Parliament from the People’s Party, held a press conference regarding a petition submitted by prominent lawyer Mr. Nattawut Wongniam to the Pheu Thai Party. The petition was in response to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the People’s Party and the Bhumjaithai Party.

Mr. Nattawut called on the Pheu Thai Party to consider three actions:

1. Filing a lawsuit against the leaders of the People’s Party and the Bhumjaithai Party.

2. Initiating the removal of all MPs from both parties

3. Submitting the case to the Constitutional Court to request the dissol.ution of the People’s Party and the Bhumjaithai Party.

Mr. Chulaphong, speaking as an MP of the People’s Party and as someone who has known Mr. Nattawut for many years, described Mr. Nattawut’s views as “nonsensical” and legally confused, suggesting that he may not understand the distinction between a private legal agreement and a social agreement made in the public interest.

Chulaphong explained that in previous governments, political parties often formed coalition governments based on unwritten agreements. This lack of written documentation meant that the public had no way of knowing whether any hidden arrangements existed beyond the official coalition deal.

Whereas, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed between the People’s Party and the Bhumjaithai Party, through their respective leaders, explicitly stated that Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, would assume the position of Prime Minister. The agreement also contained additional commitments, including the necessity of dissolving Parliament.

Chulaphong emphasized that if the Bhumjaithai Party were to breach the MOA, the People’s Party would not have the legal standing to sue for enforcement in the way private contracts typically allow. Instead, the only course of action available would be through constitutional mechanisms, initiating a censure debate in Parliament.

He concluded that the legal controversy surrounding the MOA lacks any real substance or public benefit, and therefore does not warrant further attention. Chulaphong also urged the Pheu Thai Party to consider the legal aspects of this matter carefully and cautioned against applying political ethics issues to other parties, warning that doing so could lead to unnecessary conflict.

Copywriter: Siam Associated Press (SAP) Editorial Department
Pictures: Some illustrations come from the Internet. If there is any infringement, please contact us to delete it.
Source of material: official media /online news