Thai Sang Thai Chaos as 'Cobra MPs' Back PM Paetongtarn

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Picture courtesy of The Nation

 

In a stunning twist, five MPs from the Thai Sang Thai Party have defied their leader by backing Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The rogue MPs’ actions have sparked outrage within the party, leaving founder Sudarat Keyuraphan fuming and taking to social media to voice her anger.

 

The uproar erupted when Sudarat revealed on Facebook that five out of six of her MPs turned heel, supporting the young Pheu Thai leader in the crucial no-confidence vote. By labeling them “cobra MPs,” Sudarat drew from a fable about betrayal, gripping the public’s attention with her fiery rebuke.

 

Her post accused the MPs of sidestepping ethics in pursuit of personal gains while disrespecting the very people who had elected them. Sudarat promised repercussions, insisting that their breach of duty calls for justice from both the populace and the courts.

 

 

 

 

The five renegade members toeing the line differed from their party positions and included Thakorn Tanthasit, Rampoon Tantiwanitchayanon, Supaporn Salabsri, Rung Thurapol, and Adisak Kaewmoongkhunsup. According to Sudarat, their actions are a betrayal of trust, yet she fell short of announcing immediate legal steps.

 

This incident is not unprecedented. When Paetongtarn first ascended to power, similar defiance was shown by the entire Thai Sang Thai faction, ending in an unresolved threat of expulsion by Sudarat. The MPs then reinforced their stance by holding an executive board majority, effectively tying Sudarat's hands.

 

As tensions simmer, the core of Thai Sang Thai seems on the verge of fracturing. The drama begs the question: Can Sudarat wrest back control and assert her leadership, or will the cracks continue to widen? Only time will tell how the shaken party navigates this tumultuous terrain.

 

Based on a story by The Thaiger

 

-- 2025-03-27

 

 

[JoePai]

Money is better under the Toxin's party

[Artisi]

Interesting considering Surarat used to be redder than red not so long back - seems a few party members still feel an alliance to the old cause. 

[ikke1959]

This PM is protected by her fathers money and highest in rank as new elections will bring changes to the country and the army, elite and current government don't want that. So It was allowed to vote against the PM but the outcome would be that the majority was behind her, and that happened..

[dinsdale]

five MPs from the Thai Sang Thai Party have defied their leader by backing Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra