Pichan expressed disappointment with Seripisut's fabricated claims of receiving money to vote for the prime minister, emphasizing the People's Party's stance to lead Thailand out of the "Blue Regime" without resorting to shortcuts like handing the matter to the Constitutional Court.
On 25 May 2026, Mr. Pichan Chaowaphatwanwong, secretary-general of the People's Party, responded to Pol. Gen. Seripisut Temiyavet's allegations that money was paid to party leaders to vote for Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister, and reiterated the reasons for not signing the petition to the Constitutional Court regarding the prime minister's ethical issues.
Mr. Pichan stated that the allegations are baseless and unbelievable coming from someone who claims to be principled and politically steadfast. Instead of countering with principles, Pol. Gen. Seripisut resorted to the same old political mudslinging that has plagued Thai politics for decades, causing public distrust in politicians. He understands that Pol. Gen. Seripisut grew up in the old political system, accustomed to politics involving money and bargaining, assuming everyone operates that way. However, he affirmed that the People's Party does not engage in such politics.
Mr. Pichan further emphasized that the People's Party refused to sign the petition to the Constitutional Court on ethical issues because they disagree with expanding the court's power to monopolize ethical standards at its discretion, risking its use as a tool to target elected politicians.
The People's Party also lacks confidence in Anutin's government and has consistently stated that the Blue Regime is monopolizing and dominating Thailand. However, leading the country out of the Blue Regime must be done through legitimate means and authority, meaning the consensus of the people must decide, not by any means to simply eliminate political opponents, which would harm Thai society in the long term.
Mr. Pichan added that while Pol. Gen. Seripisut questions the People's Party's political stance, they affirm they remain consistent and unchanged. He in turn questioned Pol. Gen. Seripisut's political position, recalling that at one time he firmly declared himself part of the “democratic faction” but later joined another political bloc he once opposed, even urging younger politicians to "abandon ship" for him. Mr. Pichan asked if this is an example of Seripisut's so-called principled politics.
"It is disappointing that Seripisut, a political elder, fabricates baseless rumors just to discredit others. But I believe the public can see clearly who is who and can decide whether to continue trusting Seripisut," he said. Mr. Pichan concluded.