Bangkok: ‘Anutin’ confirms 69 MPs of Bhumjaithai Party are still there after being ‘sucked’, still not sure which party they are, reveals after being the ‘opposition’, villagers praised them for making the right decision, hits back saying dirty methods should not be used after being accused of ‘Mr. Nu’ being behind the mob and releasing the leaked audio clip, asks to clarify that he never invited anyone to follow him out, asks back what is a ‘conservative party’?
According to Thai News Agency, Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, addressed recent speculations about the party’s MPs being lured away after their decision to act as the opposition. He assured that all 69 MPs remain committed to the party and dismissed attempts to draw them away. Anutin remarked that the MPs informed him of such attempts, but they all affirmed their allegiance, rejecting the idea of succumbing to political enticements.
When questioned about potential influences behind these attempts, Mr. Anutin chose not to specify whether it was a core or coalition party involved, stating, “Don’t talk about it here. If you talk about it here, next time, he won’t tell you.”
He also responded to inquiries regarding a leaked audio clip of a conversation between Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. Anutin stated that villagers praised the Bhumjaithai Party for its decisions, emphasizing that the party has acted in the people’s best interest.
Addressing whether the party’s current standing as the opposition is more favorable than their previous role in government, Anutin expressed confidence in their decisions, asserting, “We are confident that what we decided was right. We don’t feel like we did anything wrong.”
On the topic of the government’s stability amidst the leaked audio and legal challenges, Anutin emphasized the importance of fulfilling their roles: “The government should do its duty, and the opposition should do its duty. Everyone should do their duty.”
Anutin further clarified reports suggesting that the Bhumjaithai Party’s withdrawal from the government might lead to other coalition parties following suit. He stated that their departure was based on party resolutions and not an invitation for others to join.
He refuted claims linking him to orchestrating public unrest or being involved in the audio leak, labeling such accusations as baseless and counterproductive. Anutin stressed the integrity of the Bhumjaithai Party, with all 69 MPs still serving, and dismissed rumors suggesting otherwise.
Finally, when asked whether the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party’s (RTSC) decision to stay with the government would position Bhumjaithai as the only conservative party, Anutin questioned the definition of ‘conservative,’ reiterating their commitment to doing what is right irrespective of political labels or leaked audio clips.