Bangkok: Khunying Sudarat has announced her resignation as leader of the Thai Sang Thai party, preparing to push for serious action against corruption and empowering Thai citizens to impeach corrupt politicians and independent organizations such as the Election Commission. She affirmed that Thai Sang Thai will continue its work and seek a new leader.
According to Thai News Agency, Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan stated that she intends to seriously push for "combating corruption." She noted that even the recent election was rife with fraud, raising public suspicions, yet nothing could be done to the Election Commission. Therefore, she has decided to engage in grassroots politics, campaigning for citizens to amend the constitution article by article to empower 50,000 people to remove corrupt politicians and independent organizations, such as the Election Commission, that act dishonestly.
Khunying Sudarat reflected on her career, acknowledging that her political life, which began with the Palang Dharma Party, was shaped by General Chamlong Srimuang and her father, Sompol, to work as a "servant of the people," performing her duties with honesty, never betraying the people, and upholding the institutions of nation, religion, and monarchy above all else. She emphasized her commitment to democracy, honesty, and integrity throughout her 33-year political career, whether as a minister or parliamentary scrutinizer.
She expressed concern over national issues, particularly corruption, which she identified as a major cause of poverty and underdevelopment in Thailand. She pointed to the 2016 election as an example of corruption and misconduct by independent organizations like the Election Commission. Despite these challenges, she advocated for empowering citizens to scrutinize and hold corrupt individuals accountable, proposing mechanisms such as a citizen-based anti-corruption commission.
Khunying Sudarat acknowledged the political limitations of the Thai Sang Thai Party, which holds only two seats, making it difficult to push forward initiatives. Her resignation opens the door for younger generations interested in "honest politics" to join the party and continue its mission. She will now focus on her role as a citizen activist, campaigning for public participation in amending the constitution to create mechanisms that empower people to combat corruption effectively.
In her closing remarks, Khunying Sudarat expressed gratitude for the support and trust she received throughout her political journey, hoping to see the nation become a happy home with a bright future for all.