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Bangkok MFP MP defends against sexual harassment claims, refuses to resign

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Bangkok’s Move Forward Party (MFP) MP, Chaiyamphawan Manpianjit, more popularly known as Puaut, who was recently admonished by the party for alleged sexual harassment claims, voiced his respect for the party’s decision yesterday. At the same time, he defended his innocence and declined to step down despite growing calls for his resignation. This controversy follows the expulsion of fellow party member, Wuttiphong Thonglour, MP for Prachin Buri, over similar charges.

Chaiyamphawan was saved from expulsion on Wednesday November 1, but the outcry for him to resign has been escalating. The MP took action to vindicate himself by presenting to a press conference the Line chat log between him and one of the three female accusers. He maintained there was no harassment involved. Chaiyamphawan added that all supporting evidence was…

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