Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

Chuwit Kamolvisit, a prominent Thai politician, has stirred controversy with his recent remarks criticising the Progressive Party. He stated that, despite their fresh image, they're resorting to old political tactics. His remarks follow tensions over the arrest of a party MP related to a gambling website scandal, raising questions about the party's integrity.

Chuwit highlighted that the party is similar to older political parties, and criticised them for responding with hostility instead of refuting claims. The root of his criticism stems from internal issues within the party and previous allegations relating to "grey areas," which Chuwit claims were previously exposed by an individual known for his vast experience in law enforcement. He advised the party to reject traditional political rhetoric if they aim to lead with professionalism.

He expressed hope for their young leadership, especially Wiroj, urging them to focus on genuine political reform. Chuwit emphasised that resorting to old street politics would undermine their promise of a new political vision. As the party aims for governance, he believes they should avoid actions that contradict their founding principles of integrity and transparency.

Looking ahead, Chuwit warned that continuing on this path could damage the party's image as a harbinger of new politics. He suggested that genuine change involves actions backed by reasoning, rather than emulating outdated political strategies. As Thailand's landscape evolves, the Progressive Party faces the challenge of aligning their practices with their promises to maintain public trust, reported Siam Rath.

Key Takeaways

• Chuwit criticises the Progressive Party for reverting to its old political tactics.

• Allegations of internal "grey areas" challenge the party's image of integrity.

• Maintaining a commitment to new politics is crucial for public trust and future success.

  

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Siam Rath 2026-01-20

 

 

Progressive Party aka Royalist Party. Nothing at all progressive about this mob.

For a man with terminal cancer this chuwit chap is beating the longevity odds

6 hours ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

For a man with terminal cancer this chuwit chap is beating the longevity odds

agreed, he must have partaken in weed parties to get back on track despite his trying to get tokers arrested.

Thought he was knocking on deaths door? Spill all the beans before you go with proof instead of Chinese whispers/ rumours / accusations Mr Soapy King

Hope Big joke does the same but he's quite young (at least for now)

These parties all have one name, the Greedy Party. They all want their snouts in the trough so that their families become richer. I can't see it changing much.