Bangkok: "Teng" has asserted that his application for party membership adhered strictly to the procedures established by the Department of Provincial Administration. The process involved entering the number on the back of the national ID card, and "Teng" emphasized that this data was not included in the party's database. He disclosed that a representative had been sent to discuss matters with "Thitsana," questioning the purpose of such communication and firmly denying any involvement in "Orange Party" (IO) activities.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, addressed concerns related to the party's membership application process during an interview at Ratchada Criminal Court. The process requires applicants to provide the Laser ID number on the back of their national ID card, along with their 13-digit card number. Mr. Nattapong assured that no data posing a risk of personal information leakage is collected. The Laser ID number, he explained, is required by the Department of Provincial Administration for identity verification, ensuring compliance with the Election Commission's regulations and confirming the citizenship of applicants.

Mr. Nattapong recommended inquiring with the Department of Provincial Administration via the API channel available to various agencies, including the People's Party, to verify the need for a laser code. He clarified that this information is not stored in the party's database.

When asked about communication with Ms. Thitsana Chunhawan, a former MP of the People's Party, following her public criticism of the party, Mr. Nattapong stated that party representatives had spoken with her, though he had not done so personally. He noted that messages conveyed through media outlets had assured Ms. Thitsana of the party's non-hostile intentions, allowing her to maintain her stance as a private citizen. He urged consideration of both sides of the issue and the motivations behind each party's perspectives. Addressing concerns about potential further disclosures by Ms. Thitsana, Mr. Nattapong asserted that many of her claims were inaccurate, specifically denying the existence of "IO Orange" operations. He clarified that while the People's Party has a team for Social Monitoring or Social Listening to monitor online comments, they do not have a unit dedicated to distorting information or manipulating public opinion. Mr. Nattapong firmly denied these allegations.