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Padipat Suntiphada: The Move Forward MP shaking up Parliament as deputy speaker

Photo: First deputy House speaker Padipat Suntiphada

Move Forward’s Padipat Suntiphada has endured a tumultuous start to his time in office as the first deputy speaker of the House of Representatives.

Two controversies have overshadowed his first two months in the role. The first came when he drew flak for promoting a new craft beer made in his home province of Phitsanulok. More recently, he was slammed for spending almost 100,000 baht in parliamentary funds on a barbecue buffet for Parliament housekeeping staff.

Controversial barbecue party//Move Forward Facebook page

In addition, Padipat has decided to keep his post even though this will mean that Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat must relinquish his right to lead the opposition in Parliament.

The 41-year-old second-time MP from Phitsanulok was also criticized by fellow MPs for failing to dress properly while…

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