Nattapong is not concerned about the Supreme Court's first hearing on the case involving 44 MPs scheduled for 3 November. He affirms performing his legislative duties with integrity and points out that this is a legal-political process aimed at destroying opposing politics.
On 2 November 2026 at the parliament, Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, party-list MP and leader of the People’s Party as opposition leader in the House of Representatives, spoke about the Supreme Court's first hearing of witnesses opposing the case involving 44 former Move Forward Party MPs. This case stems from the National Anti-Corruption Commission filing charges over serious ethical violations related to co-signing an amendment to Criminal Code Section 112. He said he is not scheduled to appear tomorrow but confirmed that the legal team is fully prepared. He emphasized their innocence in this matter, stating that using legislative duties to amend laws should not be grounds for prosecution. He clearly described this as a political legal battle aimed at destroying the opposition.
Asked if he was concerned that the court had canceled four scheduled hearing dates for opposing witnesses—20, 27 April and 11, 18 April 2027—Nattapong said he was not worried. After consulting with the legal team, he understood that the court found overlapping names in their initial witness list and adjusted it accordingly. He reaffirmed that he had no further concerns about this matter.
Regarding the opposing witnesses scheduled to testify first tomorrow, Wirot Lakkhanaadisorn, Deputy Leader of the People’s Party, will be the first to give testimony.