Bangkok: People have submitted a request to the House to investigate the “Minister of Energy” involved in the Phiraphan group after appearing at every event with evidence comparing those who disagree to a group of people under the mud. “Pharadon” accepts the matter and forwards it to the relevant committee.
According to Thai News Agency, reporters reported that the public sector led by Mr. Arthitchan Kuharuangrong submitted a letter to Mr. Phradorn Prisananantakul, the 2nd Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. The letter seeks an investigation into the behavior and role of Mr. Pirapan Salirathavipak, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, to determine if he was involved in promoting and supporting the creation of the Pirapan fandom or the Phang fandom, the fan club’s name.
Mr. Arthitchan stated that the fandom has a history of harassing or threatening those with differing political opinions, using live broadcasts or videos that distort information, employ vulgar language, and bully vulnerable children. Additionally, there are issues related to the harassment of those with different opinions via TikTok and Facebook, affecting these platforms negatively. It is believed that Mr. Pirapan’s association with the fan club is evidenced by him wearing a Phang shirt, a garment produced by the party. The submission of the letter was driven by evidence that fans helped pack Phang shirts and the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party calendar. An image connected to this activity is believed to have been taken at a government office, Ban Phibuntham, linked to Mr. Phiraphan.
Mr. Arthitchan expressed uncertainty regarding whether the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party supports the activities and meetings of the Pirapan fandom. Evidence submitted includes instances from April 2014 when the fandom was first launched, followed by two seminars at Samyan Mitrtown, with the latest event on April 20, where Mr. Pirapan was present. He further mentioned audio and video clips of Mr. Pirapan comparing non-supporters to people “in the mud.” Mr. Arthitchan questioned if Mr. Pirapan’s actions violated the Constitution in Chapter 8, Section 164, Paragraph 4, or breached ethical standards.
Mr. Paradorn emphasized that the House of Representatives functions as a platform for citizens from all sectors to voice complaints. He highlighted that the online world has affected people across political groups, necessitating a study to address online bullying. He affirmed the importance of respecting rights and freedoms while expressing political opinions and committed to forwarding the matter to the relevant committee for further action.