Bangkok: “Nantana” sobs, vowing to continue her fight against the Blue Party after being severely reprimanded by the Senate for ethics violations. She questions why the Senate acted before the court’s decision, scheduled for November 10th, on an alleged devaluation case involving a senator accused of selling pork. Meanwhile, the controversy has stirred emotions, with Senator Nantana Nantawaropas expressing her frustration over the Senate’s actions.
According to Thai News Agency, Senator Nantana Nantawaropas spoke passionately and with a trembling voice after the Senate accused her of a serious ethical breach. The accusation stemmed from her claims about a senator’s involvement in selling pork, which she reported to the National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC). Nantana criticized the Senate’s decision as disgraceful, arguing it demonstrated the Senate’s bias and manipulation by external interests. She described the entire process as a conspiracy, highlighting that the complaint was filed by a hired lawyer who later admitted remorse over the situation. The Senate’s Ethics Committee quickly formed an investigative body without allowing her to testify, ultimately leading to a secret vote that resulted in her being referred to the NACC.
Nantana vowed to fight against what she perceives as the monopolization of political power by the Blue Party, asserting her commitment to standing up for the people. She criticized the Senate’s processes, alleging a lack of transparency and fairness, and questioned the severity of the accusations against her. Nantana called for a reevaluation of the standards used to judge ethical violations within the Senate, suggesting political motivations were at play.
The controversy has also affected others, such as Pol. Lt. Col. Wuttipong Phongsuwan, a member of the Ethics Committee, who expressed his emotional support for Nantana. He described the situation as heartbreaking and criticized the Senate for its handling of the matter. Wuttipong suggested that the decision-making process was influenced by external pressures, which affected the fairness of the proceedings.
Meanwhile, Attorney Aun, representing Nantana, argued that the process against her was unjust and indicated a deeper issue within the Senate. He called for vigilance from the public and media, hinting at an upcoming major case involving election collusion that could further challenge the Senate’s integrity.
As Nantana awaits the court’s decision and the NACC’s consideration of her case, the situation has sparked broader discussions about ethics, transparency, and accountability in Thai politics.