Akkharadet responded to Theng Natthapong by denying the existence of a 'Blue Regime,' calling it a political narrative. He noted that the 'Orange Party' had previously attempted to form a Senate coalition but failed, and accused them of labeling others unfairly. He pointed out that over the past 4-5 months, the government has been moving forward with concrete projects for the people.
On 2 Sep 2026 GMT+7, Akkharadet Wangpitakrot, MP for Ratchaburi and government whip of the Bhumjaithai Party, addressed remarks by Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, party-list MP and leader of the People’s Party as the opposition leader in the House of Representatives. Natthapong had announced plans for a no-confidence debate aimed at exposing the evils of the so-called 'Blue Regime.' Akkharadet stated that the Blue Regime does not exist; it is merely a narrative fabricated by the opposition to create a false impression among the public.
Akkharadet said that today, the Bhumjaithai Party enjoys overwhelming trust from the people, with nearly 200 votes, representing a very high level of confidence. Over almost 20 years, no other party has received such strong support, reflecting the government's strength derived from public trust.
“The leader of the People’s Party tries to turn the strong public trust Bhumjaithai has earned into a narrative called the Blue Regime. But the truth is this is the trust the people have given, not any regime,” Akkharadet said.
Akkharadet also addressed allegations linking Bhumjaithai to Senate coalition collusion, saying that one should look at the facts comprehensively. In the past, individuals and groups associated with the People’s Party—from Future Forward to Move Forward—have engaged in behaviors that could be viewed as attempts to form a Senate coalition, with evidence of open meetings and discussions, though these efforts did not succeed.
“Do not take behaviors you once tried but failed at and use them to label others as the Blue Regime. It is merely an attempt to recycle your past allies and actions to create a misleading image for the public,” Akkharadet said.
Akkharadet added that politics should be constructive, especially in no-confidence debates. The prime minister and Bhumjaithai ministers have never feared scrutiny because they are confident that over the past 4-5 months, the government has advanced concrete projects for the people, many of which previous governments could not accomplish.
These include energy reforms, promotion of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the Thai Chuay Thai Plus policy, national disaster insurance, and plans for transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy in the future—all initiatives the government is pushing to bring change to the country.
Akkharadet also addressed corruption allegations, expressing confidence that the prime minister is not involved in corruption. When suspicious cases arise, such as exam fraud, the government has acted seriously—conducting investigations, removing involved individuals from their posts, allowing the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to investigate, and a deputy minister of the Interior revoked the appointments of implicated persons.
“These actions reflect the government’s genuine intention to keep the country clean and free of corruption. Therefore, we are not afraid of no-confidence debates and are ready to address all issues, provided the opposition does not use false narratives or misinformation but brings real evidence for debate, as I am confident Bhumjaithai ministers can respond to every point,” Akkharadet said.
Akkharadet also appealed to Natthapong, as opposition leader, stating that the role should be constructive. Accusations should be based on facts, not daily attacks on the prime minister that risk turning politics into mere 'political theater' focused solely on mutual attacks.
“Being an opposition leader remembered by the public does not require constant attacks on the government. It is possible to offer recommendations, conduct oversight, and honestly highlight problems. That would benefit the people and the country more,” Akkharadet said.