Piyawat, MP from the Klattham Party, criticized the Agriculture Ministry spokesperson for evading questions and demanded clear clarification on whether poultry meat imports from China will be allowed. He mocked that the latest Thai-China MOU was the result of Thamanat's era laying the foundation, with Suriya only acting as the messenger to sign it.
At 09:00 on 24 July 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Piyawat Kittithanesawon MP for Nakhon Nayok and deputy spokesperson of the Klattham Party, commented on the case where Mr. Kritchon Aiyapanya, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, stated that he accused Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, of being vague and emphasized that the latest Thai-China MOU signed by Mr. Suriya was unrelated to opening poultry meat imports from China. He said he was unsure whether Mr. Kritchon understood his previous message, likening it to asking a horse but getting a goat's answer, as all the explanations responded off-topic, trying to link it to the Thai-China MOU, although he had not mentioned that MOU at all.
Piyawat continued that the MOU signed during the recent visit to China concerns cooperation on protocols regarding quarantine and hygiene standards for live aquatic animals for consumption and export, as well as cooperation on water resource management. This framework was initiated during the tenure of Lieutenant Colonel Thamanat Prompao, leader of the Klattham Party, while Mr. Suriya merely acted as the official messenger to sign it.
“I urge the Agriculture Ministry spokesperson to stay focused. My question to Mr. Suriya is whether there have been discussions regarding the Chinese General Administration of Customs (GACC) expressing interest in exporting frozen poultry meat, cooked poultry meat, and by-products such as chicken liver and feet to Thailand. I did not connect this to the MOU in any way. I wonder what part you do not understand.”
Piyawat emphasized that as an MP representing the people, he has the duty to scrutinize the executive branch and the right to question ministers so that the public receives accurate and transparent information. This is especially important for Thai poultry farmers who are anxious about reports of opening the market to poultry imports from China. Today, the issue is not about the MOU but the simple question of whether Thailand will allow poultry meat imports from China. Although still under consideration by the Department of Livestock Development, the minister must provide clear answers and a stance, instead of letting the spokesperson respond evasively without addressing public concerns.
“I call on Mr. Suriya to personally clarify his policy regarding China’s proposal and explain how he will protect Thai poultry farmers if poultry imports from abroad are allowed in the future.”