Pheu Thai MP Natthawut Denies Allegations Over Red-Shirt Flood Relief Control

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Spat over flood relief supplies

The Nation

Pheu Thai MP Natthawut Saikua on Wednesday denied the allegation that the red shirts had control over the distribution of relief supplies for flood victims.

"It is not true that flood relief supplies are destined for flood areas dominated by the red shirts," he said.

Natthawut said the red shirts were among the early volunteers to help flood victims.

The red shirts made contributions on relief supplies which were made available to all victims and not just the reds, he said.

He also ruled out the suspicion that government MPs had taken advantage to claim credit by attaching their names and pictures on relief supplies even though the supplies were solicited from public contributions.

"If MPs did that, they should not have worked in the public service," he said.

He said MPs put up their names in order to notify relevant parties about the supplies allocated and awaited delivery to constituents.

He was reacting to remarks by Pheu Thai MP Chalong Riewraeng.

On Tuesday, Chalong voiced his frustration that as MP from Nonthaburi and a non-red, he had to wait a long time for the Flood Relief Operations Centre to approve 500 relief bags for his constituents.

He said the red shirts could access to about 5,000 relief bags per dispatch which would be delivered to a chosen location.

Democrat deputy spokesman Sakoltee Phattiyakul said the Pheu Thai Party made no credible rebuttal about favourtism dispensed for the red shirts.

Sakoltee said it was ironic that the red shirts had campaigned about double standards but failed to practice what they preach.

-- The Nation 2011-10-26

[Moonrakers]

He said MPs put up their names in order to notify relevant parties about the supplies allocated and awaited delivery to constituents.

What's that I can smell?

[schuimpje]

Why do MPs have a say in distribution of relief supply at all?Is that not a matter of local governor and officials one side and FROC on the other side?What monkey circus this has become...Truly distasteful.

[harsh4]

Mr. Jatuporn is clearly a lying POS...these practices of channeling relief supplies to specific areas based on political alliance has been seen and reported for a few days now from several sources...also names of MPs...a picture of Mr. T was also seen on one of the trucks distributing supplies... these guys are a bunch of farmhands who have only been trained to take orders from Mr T...worthless for much else really...unrealisic to expect anything else...oh well...

[jybkk]

He said MPs put up their names in order to notify relevant parties about the supplies allocated and awaited delivery to constituents.

What's that I can smell?

That's how you know it's bull***t

Why don't you put the name of the destination on the supplies then?

That and the fact that this sentence comes out of Natthawut's mouth.

[harsh4]

Mr. Jatuporn is clearly a lying POS...these practices of channeling relief supplies to specific areas based on political alliance has been seen and reported for a few days now from several sources...also names of MPs...a picture of Mr. T was also seen on one of the trucks distributing supplies... these guys are a bunch of farmhands who have only been trained to take orders from Mr T...worthless for much else really...unrealisic to expect anything else...oh well...

sorry, I meant Natthawut....my apologies...

[pimay11]

Natthawut should listen to his mother and return to the farm. Just another loose cannon spewing his fodder.

Edited October 26, 2011 by thaiphoon
Post amended to reflect correct spelling of MP's name. Use of creative variations will find your posting rights suspended.

[Who, me ?]

So, he opens his mouth after a very very long silence, and the first thing out of it is a big fat LIE

Says it all on the red shirts mentality.... When I think that these clowns are part of the government, I just want to puke....

[chadintheusa]

Why would you expect any relief in Bangkok from a man who not long ago was advocating that the city be burned? He had no sympathy for the people living in Bangkok then, I doubt anything has changed.

[noahvail]

"If MPs did that, they should not have worked in the public service," he said.

So, can we look forward to mass resignations in the near future?

[chadintheusa]

"If MPs did that, they should not have worked in the public service," he said.

So, can we look forward to mass resignations in the near future?

You think those MP's are really there to serve the public? Self service is more like it. Probably just upset because the signs were too small.

[pimay11]

One thing this country needs is a few investigative reporters with the balls to go out, capture some of these things on film and then print it on the front page of the news papers. Of course after about one article they would probably come up missing and never be heard of again.

[whybother]

He was reacting to remarks by Pheu Thai MP Chalong Riewraeng.

On Tuesday, Chalong voiced his frustration that as MP from Nonthaburi and a non-red, he had to wait a long time for the Flood Relief Operations Centre to approve 500 relief bags for his constituents.

The fact that it is a fellow PTP MP puts some credence to the complaint.

[rogerdee123]

That was the military pretending to be Red Shirts.

[hanuman1]

A Redshirt PTP MP arguing with a non-Redshirt PTP MP? Well I never....

[slapout]

With all the talk about division within Thailand, reconciliation, favoritism, corruption, etc you would think someone somewhere would have thought to has distribution handled by people who at least display outwardly, their neutrality.

The Monks accept food, etc every day from the public. Could they not be pressed into service for distribution of aid packages? Some are shown filling sand bags, so not all of them are work brittle, it would seem.

The corruption/favoritism is so ingrained in the Thai political system, that nothing seems to be beneath them. We have seen at the the polls, to village aid money, farm product loss payment, etc. It is a cancerous growth that may be on track to destroy a nation.

[Deez]

Mr. Jatuporn is clearly a lying POS...these practices of channeling relief supplies to specific areas based on political alliance has been seen and reported for a few days now from several sources...also names of MPs...a picture of Mr. T was also seen on one of the trucks distributing supplies... these guys are a bunch of farmhands who have only been trained to take orders from Mr T...worthless for much else really...unrealisic to expect anything else...oh well...

sorry, I meant Natthawut....my apologies...

No apology needed. Jatuporn is worse

[givenall]

He said MPs put up their names in order to notify relevant parties about the supplies allocated and awaited delivery to constituents.

What's that I can smell?

Living 6 years in Thailand, I found Thai especially Thaiwith money are very revengeful

[renaissanc]

We all know that whatever Jatu or Nathawut say, believe the opposite. They only know how to lie.Look at their eyes, and you'll see what their hearts are like.

[scotto]

Was that red shirt or red bull s..t

[dru2]

I have to agree. It may be politically incorrect and quite unprovable - but I clearly see a cross between Mussolini red shirts and Khmer Rouge cadre, especially in Natthawut's eyes - Jatuporn is more obviously just a stupid buffalo.

We all know that whatever Jatu or Nathawut say, believe the opposite. They only know how to lie.Look at their eyes, and you'll see what their hearts are like.

[TAWP]

Either a Red-shirt PT MP is lying or a non-Red Shirt PT MP is lying.

Which makes you feel better?

[rubl]

A Redshirt PTP MP arguing with a non-Redshirt PTP MP? Well I never....

Interesting dilemma. Will Pheu THai party list MP and UDD leader Nattawut sue Pheu Thai MP Chalong Riewraeng or should k. Nattawut resign as UDD leader to avoid being misunderstood in his intentions?

[oldgeezer]

And Khun Chalerm is...................?

[writeshack]

One thing this country needs is a few investigative reporters with the balls to go out, capture some of these things on film and then print it on the front page of the news papers. Of course after about one article they would probably come up missing and never be heard of again.

You don't have to be a reporter to do that. This is the age of the web. Anyone can post. Go for it!

[whybother]

And Khun Chalerm is...................?

Shuffling the Police leadership apparently.

It's quite amazing that the 3rd PM hasn't been front line (or even side lines) for the past 2-4 weeks. You couldn't shut him up for the previous 3 months.

[hanuman1]

And Khun Chalerm is...................?

Shuffling the Police leadership apparently.

It's quite amazing that the 3rd PM hasn't been front line (or even side lines) for the past 2-4 weeks. You couldn't shut him up for the previous 3 months.

He must have been told to shut up.

[rubl]

And Khun Chalerm is...................?

Shuffling the Police leadership apparently.

It's quite amazing that the 3rd PM hasn't been front line (or even side lines) for the past 2-4 weeks. You couldn't shut him up for the previous 3 months.

He must have been told to shut up.

Could be, but even in Thailand that doesn't seem to work well with politicians

[thaicbr]

And Khun Chalerm is...................?

Shuffling the Police leadership apparently.

It's quite amazing that the 3rd PM hasn't been front line (or even side lines) for the past 2-4 weeks. You couldn't shut him up for the previous 3 months.

He must have been told to shut up.

Na. That would not stop him... He realised long ago that this was NOT good politicly so is staying out of it.. Same as the other likely lads Silpa Archer etc.

The 2nd string MP's like Yingluck and the science minister can make <deleted> of them selves.

[hbullinger]

No wonder the Bangkokians are busy doing their panic shopping. When red ahirts have anything to do with flood control and supply distribution then it is time for the next coup.