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The Thaiger – “People’s Party at Risk Amid Student Aid Salary Scandal”

Article Summary:

The Klatham Party is set to petition the Election Commission (EC) for the dissolution of the People’s Party (PP) due to serious allegations regarding parliamentary misconduct and salary misappropriation.

Phai Lik, the Klatham Member of Parliament for Kamphaeng Phet, revealed that the PP appointed a Grade 10 student as an aide and improperly directed the aide’s salary towards party membership fees.

In a Facebook post, Phai expressed strong disapproval, stating that such actions undermine parliamentary standards. He emphasized the absurdity of allowing a secondary school student, and potentially a primary school student, to qualify for official positions.

This controversy highlights growing concerns about ethical conduct within Thai political parties, potentially impacting the PP’s reputation and stability.

Original Article:

People’s Party faces axe over student aide salary scandal

The Klatham Party is preparing to file a petition with the Election Commission (EC) seeking the dissolution of the People’s Party (PP), following explosive allegations involving the misuse of parliamentary appointments and salaries.

Klatham MP for Kamphaeng Phet, Phai Lik, announced his intention to take the matter to the EC, claiming that the PP appointed a Grade 10 student as an assistant to an MP and funnelled the aide’s salary into party membership fees.

In a strongly worded Facebook post, Phai criticised the move, arguing that it made a mockery of parliamentary rules.

“Such an action distorts the facts about the qualifications of a qualified individual. If a secondary school student qualifies, a primary school student might qualify as well. That would be strange.”

Photo of People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut courtesy of Bangkok Post

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