Chalerm Ubumrung May Join Censure of PM Paetongtarn

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a dramatic twist in Thai politics, all eyes are fixed on the potential participation of Pheu Thai MP Pol Capt Chalerm Ubumrung in the upcoming censure debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Rumours swirl that Chalerm could ally with the leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), General Prawit Wongsuwon, to expose damning allegations against the government.

 

General Prawit is expected to kick off his criticism after opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut begins the session in the House of Representatives. Among the key issues to be tackled are the controversial Alpine temple land, a proposed casino-entertainment complex, and the MoU 44 territorial dispute with Cambodia.

 

Questions may also arise regarding former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's detention in a luxury ward at Police General Hospital—a matter inextricably linked to his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn.

 

While PPRP Secretary-General Paiboon Nititawan hinted at additional undisclosed allegations waiting in the wings, he was tightlipped about specifics. He remarked, “These will be new issues concerning the premier. That’s all I can say at this point."

 

 

 

Within this political storm, Pol Capt Chalerm’s potential participation looms large, particularly as he and former Pheu Thai member Wan Ubumrung are noted for their past spat with Thaksin. Chalerm’s known prowess as a debater could add an unpredictable element to the already heated debate.

 

However, Rangsiman Rome, the deputy leader of the opposition People's Party (PP), cautioned that Chalerm’s participation is not guaranteed. “Even if Pol Capt Chalerm had asked to take part, leading figures in PP would need to be consulted first,” he commented. Rome further emphasised that opposition places are not available to government MPs, complicating Chalerm's potential role.

 

While tensions rise, Prime Minister Paetongtarn seems unfazed. She recently hosted a relaxed dinner for coalition parties and shared her thoughts on Instagram, highlighting the camaraderie and support among party leaders. "It was enjoyable and truly a morale booster," she wrote.

 

Meanwhile, Bhumjaithai Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed confidence in rallying behind Prime Minister Paetongtarn.

 

He noted that although the no-confidence motion targets her specifically, it is effectively a challenge to the entire cabinet. He added, “I believe in Ms Paetongtarn’s competence, despite the pressure of this being her first censure debate.”

 

As the debate kicks off, Thai politics braces for what could be explosive revelations and unprecedented political alliances, with high stakes for all involved, reflecting the ever-volatile landscape of the country's political arena, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-03-24

 

 

[scorecard]

Is chalerm still an elected member of parliament?

 

Is he sober long enough to insert his member card on arrival (or does his scaly son do it for him)?

[smedly]

senile old man 

 

never relevant ever

[factual monk]

Seems a coup is brewing up... 

[klauskunkel]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Chalerm’s known prowess as a debater

That's the ear medicine talking, once that hits the gloves are off.

(I missed him..., he was a great contributor to my daily dose of comedy)

[Mr Meeseeks]

Does he still have his pink Bentley? 

[Mr Meeseeks]

16 minutes ago, factual monk said:

Seems a coup is brewing up... 

 

Indeed. Just as in 2007-08 prior to the judicial coup, all the 'old friends' are turning on Thaksin. 

 

Then it was Newin and the Buriram mafia, now it is Chalerm and some others. 

 

You can never, ever trust any of these people. They are too under-developed emotionally and with too big egos. 

 

Shows the immaturity of Thai politics at that level though, really all a bunch of gangsters in it for themselves.

[hotchilli]

Musical chairs again, Prawit is tired of being in Thaksins shadow..  time for some maneuvering

[Cuchulainn]

4 hours ago, scorecard said:

Is chalerm still an elected member of parliament?

 

Is he sober long enough to insert his member card on arrival (or does his scaly son do it for him)?

Scaly son🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

Is that the "Don't you know who I am" nightclub prat?

[dinsdale]

All interesting stuff but of course this is a potential no confidence vote of a non elected government that the people themselves showed no confidence in.

[crazykopite]

There are no winners here deals will be done in the background with large brown envelopes being exchanged 

[Hunz Kittisak]

This chap Is just a  captain rank

He is indeed one influential captain 

As for the coup mongers no coup in the foreseeable future

[scorecard]

2 hours ago, Cuchulainn said:

Scaly son🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

Is that the "Don't you know who I am" nightclub prat?

The nightclub brat who shot/killed a patron at point blank range is the younger brother.

 

Further:

 

My Thai son worked for a short while at one of the clubs/bars/discos at RCA. Never a dull moment with fighting patrons/fighting personal bouncers etc.

 

The owner of the club where my son worked frequently held 'pep talk' sessions with/for the bar staff. One item mentioned every time: 'if the Chalerm sons handgun toting gang come in never discuss anything with them, listen very carefully to their drink orders, be sure your respond with yes sir quickly and serve the drinks quickly and be sure no mistakes. Never ask for money. Put the drink(s) on the bar and move back. 

 

There was an incident on the stairs with the shirt sleeve of one barman accidently slightly touching the shirt sleeve of one of the brothers. Bouncer instantly punched the barman in the mouth several times, blood everywhere, professional ambulance from a nearby hospital called and arrived. Ambulance staff don't want to attend the injured boy when they realize they are surrounded by the brothers and their bodyguards.

Injured barman got himself up and ran for a door, other staff quickly got him into the parked ambulance which departed quickly and straight to the hospital. Hospital called police and asked for a team of police to come quickly to protect the injured boy and hospital staff. 

Bar owner paid all the medical expenses.

My son (rugby player) came home upset, told me the details and said 'dad I don't want to go back there'. I quickly responded 'You're not going back' and at the same time promised him a quite large increase in his monthly allowance. 

[madone]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Pol Capt Chalerm’s potential participation looms large, particularly as he and former Pheu Thai member Wan Ubumrung are noted for their past spat with Thaksin

 Pol Capt Chalerm’s potential participation looms large, particularly as he and former Pheu Thai member Wan Ubumrung are noted for their past spat with Thaksin

and here's me thinking Wan and Duang Chalerm were only memorable for killing a police officer 

https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/Murder-warrant-issued-Chalerms-son

 

quite a legacy. 

[madone]

8 minutes ago, scorecard said:

The nightclub brat who shot/killed a patron at point blank range is the younger brother.

not patron. 

Cop

[scorecard]

2 minutes ago, madone said:

not patron. 

Cop

Yes correct it was a cop.

[thecyclist]

4 hours ago, Cuchulainn said:

Scaly son🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

Is that the "Don't you know who I am" nightclub prat?

He is, of course, but he wasn't the one shooting and killing the undercover cop in a nightclub. That was his younger brother. 

But the whole family is just so adorable. 

[Mr Meeseeks]

1 hour ago, madone said:

 Pol Capt Chalerm’s potential participation looms large, particularly as he and former Pheu Thai member Wan Ubumrung are noted for their past spat with Thaksin

and here's me thinking Wan and Duang Chalerm were only memorable for killing a police officer 

https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/Murder-warrant-issued-Chalerms-son

 

quite a legacy. 

 

This is how Thailand works as a fuedal Kingdom that has not developed and allowed to mature over the necessary amount of time.

 

Don't forget the Thaksin clan, Buriram mafia, the flour smuggler, and the descendants of the Godfather of Chonburi all very active in politics and well known to locals and long term residents.

 

Every province has them. 

[AustinRacing]

Mr Xu won’t be happy. She’s ditched TikTok for Instagram? 

[thesetat]

16 hours ago, webfact said:

While tensions rise, Prime Minister Paetongtarn seems unfazed. She recently hosted a relaxed dinner for coalition parties and shared her thoughts on Instagram, highlighting the camaraderie and support among party leaders. "It was enjoyable and truly a morale booster," she wrote.

Of course she is out having fun with no worries. Her daddy has her back. She can always claim ignorance and doing what he tells her. 

[Luuk Chaai]

18 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Musical chairs again, Prawit is tired of being in Thaksins shadow..  time for some maneuvering

 

possible the alarm on one of his watches went off ....

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTKbU71-O-Z_BadjlOsvhXlpKxizpKPOrMkaw&s

[scorecard]

17 hours ago, scorecard said:

The nightclub brat who shot/killed a patron at point blank range is the younger brother.

 

Further:

 

My Thai son worked for a short while at one of the clubs/bars/discos at RCA. Never a dull moment with fighting patrons/fighting personal bouncers etc.

 

The owner of the club where my son worked frequently held 'pep talk' sessions with/for the bar staff. One item mentioned every time: 'if the Chalerm sons handgun toting gang come in never discuss anything with them, listen very carefully to their drink orders, be sure your respond with yes sir quickly and serve the drinks quickly and be sure no mistakes. Never ask for money. Put the drink(s) on the bar and move back. 

 

There was an incident on the stairs with the shirt sleeve of one barman accidently slightly touching the shirt sleeve of one of the brothers. Bouncer instantly punched the barman in the mouth several times, blood everywhere, professional ambulance from a nearby hospital called and arrived. Ambulance staff don't want to attend the injured boy when they realize they are surrounded by the brothers and their bodyguards.

Injured barman got himself up and ran for a door, other staff quickly got him into the parked ambulance which departed quickly and straight to the hospital. Hospital called police and asked for a team of police to come quickly to protect the injured boy and hospital staff. 

Bar owner paid all the medical expenses.

My son (rugby player) came home upset, told me the details and said 'dad I don't want to go back there'. I quickly responded 'You're not going back' and at the same time promised him a quite large increase in his monthly allowance. 

I add a little more detail, this incident happened when my Thai son was at university and had a part time job for a little extra spending money and he was initially keen to see another side of life.

 

Out of the incident I mentioned (and there were others 'featuring' the chalerm brothers and their bodyguard thugs and other 'dangerous' customers and their thugs) my son learned some lessons about life which shocked him.

 

After this incident my son focused on his studies and sport.  

[Purdey]

20-30 years ago, there were stories that Chalerm had information on many politicians that could have put them in jail. I think many are dead or retired now so perhaps he doesn't have as much compromising information as he once did.