Pradorn pointed out that although he is not concerned about suing Yingcheep of iLaw, whether Bhumjaithai files a lawsuit is a party matter. He countered Rom, affirming he did not accuse the People's Party of feeding data to iLaw but only made an observation. Civil society should not be a tool of political factions. Tags: [political dispute, lawsuit, Bhumjaithai Party, iLaw, civil society]
At 09:25 on 24 July 2026 at Government House.Tags: [Government House, date, time] Mr. Pradorn PrisananantakulTags: [person, politician] Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ang Thong from the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) spoke regarding the Bhumjaithai Party’s preparation to file a defamation lawsuit.Tags: [Bhumjaithai Party, minister, MP, defamation] Mr. Yingcheep AtchanontTags: [person, iLaw] Project manager of the Internet Law Reform Dialogue orTags: [iLaw, project manager] iLawTags: [organization, iLaw] who accused nine individuals from the party of possible involvement in the Senate vote-rigging case. When asked if he had spoken with Mr. Yingcheep yet, he said he had not, although they usually communicate occasionally since they know each other well.Tags: [accusation, Senate case, communication]
A reporter asked if there was a chance the Bhumjaithai Party would not sue Mr. Yingcheep.Tags: [lawsuit possibility, interview] Mr. Pradorn replied that personally he is not concerned, but regarding the Bhumjaithai Party’s interests, it depends on the party. As a party member, if the party feels harmed by the allegations, it is the party’s matter. However, whether the party sues or not, he believes the direction will be consistent.Tags: [lawsuit decision, party stance]
Regarding the question aboutTags: [question, context] Mr. Rangsiman RomeTags: [person, MP, People's Party] MP on the party-list for the People's Party (PP) said that Mr. Pradorn’s statement accusing the People's Party of feeding data to Mr. Yingcheep was overly insulting. Mr. Pradorn responded thatTags: [response, accusation, People's Party] he did not make such an accusation but only raised the question whether it was true or not, and if it was not, simply say so. But so far, it seemed that way. iLaw is truly a legal organization he once followed, but lately, it seems a bit biased, appearing to be aligned with a political party, which lowers iLaw’s standards. That was his opinion expressed on 23 July.Tags: [criticism, iLaw, bias, political alignment]
When asked further about his view of iLaw, Mr. Pradorn said that iLaw is a civil society group that monitors legal issues and provides legal knowledge, doing good work. The most important thing for civil society is not to be a tool of political factions. When asked if previous cooperation between iLaw and the People's Party could affect this statement, Mr. Pradorn laughed and saidTags: [civil society, neutrality, legal monitoring, iLaw] "Society can judge for itself."Tags: [social judgment, statement]