"Rome" accepts criticism from "Piyabutr," pointing out that the duties of People's Party MPs are not entertainment. He says he is not sadistic to risk imprisonment for amusement and emphasizes his readiness to work every day as if it were his last to avoid disappointing the public and his daughter.
On 7 Oct 2026 GMT+7, Rangsit Rome, a party-list MP from the People's Party, spoke about Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Progressives, who posted criticism of the People's Party's political approach, describing it as entertainment politics. Rangsit said Piyabutr was his professor during his studies at Thammasat University. He welcomes all criticism as a politician and believes in reflecting on facts, suggestions, or opinions. He considers Piyabutr a well-meaning friend who wishes the People's Party well and stressed that he and his fellow MPs do not see their mission as entertainment.
"Let me be clear: I am facing legal cases and complaints, whether false or true, but is this fun? Is this entertainment? To risk life and death, performing duties as if each day were the last—is that entertainment? Do you think I am sadistic enough to do this for fun? What I realize is that I am one of 44 MPs. I don't know how this will end, but I do know I am doing my best," Rangsit said.
Rangsit added that he does not want the public to look back and think that one day an MP like him wasted taxpayers' money. As a father, he wants his daughter to remember him as a politician who served the nation. He is confident that he and his fellow MPs are doing their best today and accept the legal risks because they believe they have at least done their best for the country.
Regarding whether change will happen or success will come, Rangsit said these are factors beyond control. However, within his capabilities and the knowledge imparted by his teachers, he believes he has done his best. He reaffirmed that this is not entertainment but a matter of fulfilling his duty to the country.
When asked if he wanted to say anything to Piyabutr, Rangsit said he had nothing to add. He believes Piyabutr is fulfilling his role as a professor and advisor, and many of his points are valid. He said he must reflect on himself if his actions have been perceived as entertainment. As a politician, he has no reason to reject any well-intentioned advice.
Rangsit said he trusts that Piyabutr's intentions are good but insisted that his own purpose is to perform his duties as if each day were truly his last. He believes this intention aligns with when Piyabutr served as secretary-general of the Future Forward Party, acting similarly as if it were his last day.
When asked if he would call or contact Piyabutr to discuss and clarify, Rangsit said they have known each other since he was about 18 years old. He sees no need to call because he trusts Piyabutr genuinely wishes them well. He accepts all criticism but feels compelled to explain his intentions when asked by the media.