Nattapong emphasized that former Move Forward MPs remain undeterred after the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) submitted documents to the Supreme Court today concerning the amendment of Section 112. The outcome is expected after Songkran. He revealed the opposition is ready to perform its oversight role and believes the content will not be repetitive. A team of 20 MPs will engage in discussions throughout the two days.
On 9 April 2026, Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the Populist Party, spoke before the joint parliamentary session for the government policy statement. He urged people to follow the debates in person, noting that today’s session will continue until 2 a.m., and tomorrow, 10 April, until 11 p.m. The Populist Party has prepared 20 speakers who will start with issues concerning citizens’ hardships and other topics fully prepared for debate. He requested the public to follow both days’ debates, confident the content will be rich and non-repetitive. Issues like PM2.5 pollution and the energy crisis have also been prepared.
Additionally, Nattapong spoke about the opposition’s collaboration, explaining that normally time is allocated among members. During the debates, each person prepares independently without discussing content collectively, which differs from no-confidence debates where, by law, only one debate can be submitted per parliamentary session, requiring coordination.
Regarding the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) preparing to submit case documents on 44 Move Forward MPs proposing amendments to Penal Code Section 112 to the Supreme Court today, overlapping with MPs’ parliamentary duties, Nattapong stated that, as far as he knows, without expedited processes, any court orders would likely come after the Songkran festival. He affirmed that during these two days of debate, they remain focused and fully committed but are cautious in case anyone attempts to accelerate the process. He emphasized that this case is closely watched by the public.
As for internal discussions within the Populist Party about members’ sentiments, since MP Theppipop Limjitkorn once said today might be their last debate, Nattapong stated that conversations have been ongoing among Theppipop, himself, MP Theerachai Panthumart, MP Surachet Praveenwongwut, and MP Sirikanya Tansakul. He confirmed that none of the 44 current MPs have lost morale; all are fully prepared to serve in Parliament. If political setbacks arise, their collective purpose remains to advance politics for change, regardless of their roles, ready to move politics forward for the people.
Regarding whether the Populist Party will await clarity on whether the court will suspend MPs from duty or restructure the party executive, Nattapong said he stated yesterday that the party’s general meeting will proceed according to its regulations, requiring at least one meeting annually. April marks the anniversary, so regardless of any orders, the general meeting will be held by the end of April.