Nattacha, a List MP from the Prachachon Party, criticizes Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat for remaining completely silent on the issue involving 'Sia Tue' and the 'masked man.' He warns the Prime Minister that if this minister continues in office, he must come forward to explain, otherwise it could trigger a short-lived government.
On 13 April 2026, Mr. Nattacha Boonchai-insawat, a List MP of the Prachachon Party, commented on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn's silence. Phiphat has not responded to questions raised by Mr. Rangsiman Rome, a List MP from the same party, regarding connections with 'Sia Tue' concerning the 'masked man' allegedly hoarding oil supplies since last week. Nattacha said Phiphat cannot avoid or refuse to answer these questions. Holding the position of Deputy Prime Minister and formerly managing the energy crisis, being questioned publicly in parliament during the government's policy statement day, Phiphat's silence in parliament and lack of public explanation is inappropriate. Nattacha urged Phiphat to communicate whether he accepts or denies the allegations; failure to do so risks public misunderstanding that the person pursuing the 'masked man' and the 'masked man' might be the same individual.
Nattacha said that remaining silent while everyone is seeking the perpetrator exploiting society during a national crisis only worsens the situation. Phiphat's silence and failure to answer questions become a catalyst shortening the government's lifespan and damaging its credibility and public confidence. He acknowledged that the government's policies are well-written and even worthy of praise, though the authors are unknown. Yet, failure to communicate on issues of public concern erodes trust. Without credibility, the government will be unable to manage future crises effectively. He remarked that while conflicts occur in the Middle East, Thailand in Asia faces turmoil first, despite neighbors not reaching such levels. This results from public doubt about whether the current leadership can resolve problems. Nattacha warned Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul that if he continues to employ Phiphat, the minister must urgently rebuild credibility within the Cabinet and government. Relying solely on silence to suppress controversy and resolve the situation will not work, as the people's suffering is immediate. The longer the delay, the greater the public's anger grows.