At 11:00 AM on May 17, at the Renaissance Hotel in Ratchaprasong, Bangkok, Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party, along with MP Chatchawan Paetyathai from Roi Et and other party leaders, issued a statement addressing the recent resignations and defiance of party resolutions by some members.
Khunying Sudarat acknowledged that ideological differences had arisen among party members after the election—some wished to join the government, while others wanted to remain in opposition, upholding the promises made to the public. After several meetings, the majority agreed that Thai Sang Thai must remain true to its founding principles of clean politics and continue its role as a constructive opposition party, prioritizing the people’s interests.
She continued, stating that some MPs, despite this consensus, had defied party resolutions and aligned with the government. The party’s Ethics Committee, led by Pokin Polakul, is pursuing legal and ethical actions against these members, whom the party accuses of betraying the trust of both voters and the party itself. She offered an apology to the public, attributing the discord to the limited time available to build ideological unity after the party’s formation and the rush into elections.
Regarding the cases of Anudith Nakornthap and Karun Hosakul, who have expressed intentions to join the Kla Tham Party, Khunying Sudarat said this posed no issue for Thai Sang Thai. She congratulated them, acknowledging they had informed her months ago, though their formal resignations were only recent.
She emphasized that these events would not deter Thai Sang Thai’s mission but would strengthen the party’s resolve. The crisis the country faces is far greater than internal party issues.
Khunying Sudarat painted a bleak picture of the current political climate, describing a nation fractured by lost faith in politics, plagued by corrupt politicians, a distorted legal system, cronyism, and unchecked vice. These systemic issues, she argued, have led to severe economic decline and social distress.
She declared that Thailand is nearing a failed state, despite its wealth of resources and capable citizens. Thai Sang Thai stands against corruption and the “grey system,” refusing to surrender. The party, she asserted, belongs to the people, not any individual, and invited knowledgeable, courageous citizens to join the movement to reform Thai politics, revive the economy, tackle national debt, strengthen SMEs, and transition to high technology industries.