Ploytalee Songkrasin Defends Prime Minister Against Lisa Sangwararam’s Criticisms

Bangkok: "Ploytalee" (Ploytalee Songkrasin) has responded firmly to "Lisa" (Lisa Sangwararam), urging her to avoid prejudiced criticisms of the Prime Minister and Cabinet without recognizing their achievements. Ploytalee emphasized the importance of acknowledging the leadership qualities of the Prime Minister, who is actively engaged in monitoring government work. She pointed out the tangible accomplishments of the Cabinet while acknowledging that some issues may take time to resolve, and encouraged Lisa to approach criticism with an open mind.

According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Ploytalay Laksmisangchan, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, addressed comments made by Ms. Pakamon Nunanan, a spokesperson for the People's Party. In a recent interview, Ms. Nunanan remarked that the pressing issue was not the potential reshuffle of the Cabinet, but rather the leadership of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the Minister of Interior. Ms. Ploytalay emphasized that Mr. Anutin has been a focused leader, committed to resolving national and international challenges effectively.

Ms. Ploytalay also addressed issues mentioned by Ms. Phakamon, such as oil hoarding, corruption in local government exams, and senator collusion, affirming that these matters have been thoroughly investigated and addressed through due process. She reiterated the Prime Minister's commitment to expediting investigations and clarifying facts, while adhering to legal procedures.

In response to Ms. Phakamon's criticisms of leadership, Ms. Ploytalay questioned what aspects of leadership the Prime Minister lacked, noting that Ms. Phakamon, being in the opposition, lacked firsthand experience of government operations. She highlighted the Prime Minister's active engagement in following up on directives and utilizing his time to ensure progress in government departments.

Addressing claims about the Cabinet being composed of "children of gods," Ms. Ploytalay dismissed such notions, affirming that the Cabinet consists of highly capable individuals dedicated to addressing influential issues and achieving visible results. She emphasized the government's readiness for scrutiny in a no-confidence debate and urged constructive discourse, free from emotional bias.

Ms. Ploytalay concluded by urging critics not to blindly criticize the government for political gain. She emphasized the importance of being informed and recognizing the government's dedication and achievements, cautioning against spreading misleading rhetoric about the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.