Lawyer “Thum” has approached the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) demanding that leader General Prawit Wongsuwan expel “Mr. S” from the party for damaging its reputation, disregarding threats of a lawsuit. He urged Mr. S to act with integrity and transparency in politics, both publicly and privately.
On October 16, 2024, at about 12:30 PM, Thum submitted a letter to General Prawit, requesting the party to take action against Mr. S due to alleged involvement with The Icon Group Co., Ltd., specifically regarding a leaked audio clip discussing a monthly salary demand of 100,000 baht and the ability to transfer civil servants. Thum claimed that former MP Sira Jenjakha and party executive member Wan Yu-bumrung identified the audio as Mr. S’s voice, fueling his intent to call for disciplinary action.
Thum also highlighted Mr. S’s past controversies, including an incident where he had someone take exams on his behalf, which previously led to his expulsion from the party before being reinstated.
Furthermore, Thum expressed concerns over Mr. S’s wealth, specifically regarding a 50-million-baht house purchase, raising questions about his financial sources. He urged the media to investigate Mr. S’s connections, particularly his associations with anti-pyramid schemes in Thailand, suggesting potential conflicts of interest.
Thum anticipated a swift investigation by the party within one day, assuming that senior members would not delay the process beyond a month, emphasizing the need for transparency to avoid misconceptions about favoritism within the party.
When reporters inquired about Mr. S denying the authenticity of the audio and threatening legal action, Thum dismissed those threats, questioning Mr. S’s past legal victories and reiterating that his engagement was not politically motivated but rather a demand for accountability and transparency. He urged Mr. S to take responsibility for his actions and noted that evidence supporting the audio’s authenticity had already surfaced, underscoring the call for clean governance by those serving the public.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
