Bangkok: During a heated parliamentary session, Police Colonel Thawee Sodsong, leader of the Prachachat Party, targeted Anutin Charnvirakul for his alleged involvement in the Khao Kradong and Senate collusion cases. The session, chaired by Senate President Mongkol Surasajja, witnessed significant protests from Bhumjaithai Party MPs and other senators. Thawee asserted that the government’s policy statement, presented alongside the 2026 Budget Act, was disconnected from reality, dubbing it a “liar’s policy.”
According to Thai News Agency, Thawee expressed concerns about the government’s short-term plans, emphasizing the need for transparency and integrity in governance. He criticized the potential misuse of the law and power for political gain, highlighting a lack of adherence to the rule of law among government officials. Thawee raised alarms about several cabinet ministers suspected of unethical behavior, stressing the importance of addressing these issues to maintain democratic stability.
Thawee focused on the Khao Kradong land dispute, pointing out that the land in question belongs to the State Railway of Thailand. He criticized past decisions that granted rights over this land, which was originally bestowed by King Rama VI. The issue drew protests from Bhumjaithai Party members, who argued that the matter was irrelevant to the current policy debate. Thawee insisted that the case’s handling demonstrated legal discrepancies and a failure to uphold justice.
Debate continued as Thawee accused Anutin, the former Minister of the Interior, of failing to comply with legal procedures in the Khao Kradong case. He alleged that a committee investigating the matter acted arbitrarily, undermining the law. This prompted further protests from Bhumjaithai Party MPs, who argued that the discussion deviated from the agenda and was based on past government actions.
The session grew chaotic, with multiple protests challenging the neutrality of the proceedings. Thawee persisted, citing evidence of electoral collusion involving senators, which he claimed threatened democratic principles. The session concluded with calls for impartiality and open-mindedness from opposition leaders, urging the government to address the issues raised transparently.