People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has officially taken on the role of opposition leader, following a royal command issued by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua.

 

This appointment, made on September 25, marks the beginning of a crucial chapter for Natthaphong and the People’s Party, as they step into the role of holding the government to account.

 

The royal command, which was countersigned by Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, was published in the Royal Gazette on Tuesday, October 1, solidifying Natthaphong’s appointment as the opposition leader.

The statement referred to Article 106 of the Constitution, which empowers the king to appoint the leader of the largest opposition party once the prime minister delivers the government’s policy statement. PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra presented the government’s policies on September 12 and 13, paving the way for this appointment.

 

The People’s Party, which Natthaphong leads, was formed in the wake of the Move Forward Party’s dissolution on August 7. The Constitutional Court ruled that the now-defunct MFP had violated constitutional provisions by allegedly attempting to undermine the monarchy. Following the court’s decision, all MFP MPs joined the newly formed People’s Party, with Natthaphong taking the helm.

 

During the formal ceremony in Parliament, Natthaphong paid respects to the king’s portrait while receiving the royal command. Deputy House Speaker Paradorn Prissananthakul, representing the coalition leader Bhumjaithai Party, congratulated him with a bouquet. Though not all People’s Party MPs were present, many were on hand to offer their well-wishes to their new leader, reported The Nation.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-10-03

 

 

The party didn't collapse, it was criminally screwed over by the Mob. 

Let’s take bets how long is this party going to last before dissolution

So is this an AI generated headline or what? Needs to be changed. Being dissolved after winning the election by a landslide by a corrupt judicial system put in place to protect the status quo/wealth and power of the establishment IS NOT a collapse of a political party. It's state sponsored corruption of any semblance of the democratic process to deny a political party opposed to the minority royalist military establishment and supported by the majority of voters who want change. NOT A COLLAPSE.

5 hours ago, Artisi said:

The party didn't collapse, it was criminally screwed over by the Mob. 

Lawfare.  It's the New Normal in politics.

55 minutes ago, connda said:

Lawfare.  It's the New Normal in politics.

 

No, not lawfare. The cabal has had this strategy long before the trendy term of lawfare was created.

 

The opposition party leader is photogenic. He is young and vibrant. Quite a contrast  to the old chunky pasty faced zombie like cabal members.