Atthakorn declared it was acceptable to remove Klattham from the opposition whip, affirming readiness to work in any capacity. He pointed out the parliamentary stage has many dimensions and plans to convene to assess the situation after the opposition prepares to submit a no-confidence motion.
On 24 Sep, Atthakorn Sirilattayakorn, MP for Chachoengsao and spokesperson for the Klattham Party (KTH), spoke by phone about KTH's role after Parit Watcharasindhu, party-list MP and deputy leader of the People's Party (PPP), who chairs the opposition whip committee, proposed removing KTH from the opposition whip. He said personally, the removal was fine and he respected the whip chair's decision. They had previously worked smoothly and straightforwardly. Given reports of restructuring the opposition whip, he said it was acceptable because MPs' duties extend beyond attending whip meetings.
Atthakorn said he believed the House of Representatives offered many avenues for work, including proposing laws beneficial to the public, especially those Klattham had campaigned on, as well as submitting motions and highlighting public hardships so the government could recognize issues needing improvement or development. These have always been roles Klattham MPs performed.
When asked about views that removing a party from the opposition whip was unprecedented, Atthakorn replied it was acceptable, and ultimately, everyone knew the party’s true status.
Atthakorn stated that regarding Klattham's future work, the party would need to discuss adjusting its approach. Previously, it had cooperated closely with other parties, especially within the opposition coalition. Now, it might work less with the People's Party, but communication and coordination remained possible.
Asked if talks would be necessary regarding the People's Party’s planned no-confidence motion, Atthakorn said Klattham was considering submitting such a motion. Given the current situation, they needed to rethink their approach. He could not speak for the People's Party but understood their focus was on the Prime Minister. Klattham’s approach was to submit motions targeting ministries facing significant national problems or failing public expectations; this difference had always existed. When asked if Klattham would join the no-confidence motion, Atthakorn said they needed to reassess the situation and expected discussions soon.