Bhumjaithai Spokesperson Slams Move Over Buriram Governor Transfer
Bhumjaithai Party spokesperson Nan Bunyadhida Somchai hits back at People's Party MP Pakamon Nunanan over criticisms regarding Piyapijnam's appointment as Local Administration chief.
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- Bhumjaithai spokesperson Nan Bunyadhida Somchai responds to People's Party MP Pakamon Nunanan
- The dispute follows criticism over Interior Ministry transfers, specifically Piyapijnam moving to head the Department of Local Administration
- Bhumjaithai rejects linking every administrative appointment to politics, calling it disrespectful to civil servants
- The party emphasizes that all promoted officials possess strong qualifications and career ambitions
On August 25, 2026, at 4:40 PM at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters, Ms. Nan Bunyadhida Somchai, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society and spokesperson for the Bhumjaithai Party, gave an interview responding to remarks made by Ms. Pakamon Nunanan, list-MP and spokesperson for the People's Party.
The controversy arose after the opposition spokesperson publicly criticized the recent reshuffle of high-ranking officials within the Ministry of Interior. Particular attention was drawn to Mr. Piyapijnam's transition from Governor of Buriram Province to Director-General of the Department of Local Administration (DLA), with the opposition characterizing the move as typical of Bhumjaithai's political maneuvering.
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In her rebuttal, the Bhumjaithai spokesperson strongly disagreed with the criticism, asserting that critics must respect those who perform the actual labor. She pointed out that civil servants have dedicated many years to their duties and possess distinct skills and professional experience regardless of their specific postings.
"I insist that all civil servants, both those promoted and those moved to better positions, naturally want career advancement, and every single one of them is highly capable."
Nan Bunyadhida Somchai
Ms. Nan further emphasized that viewing every administrative decision strictly through a political lens amounts to a lack of respect for hardworking personnel, arguing that promotions should not be exclusively attributed to political patronage.
Contextual background: High-level bureaucratic reshuffles within the Ministry of Interior, particularly regarding the Department of Local Administration, are frequent subjects of political scrutiny in Thailand. Given the department's influence over local budgets and municipal development, opposition parties routinely monitor such appointments for potential political alignment with ruling coalition strongholds.
This verbal exchange highlights ongoing political friction between coalition and opposition parties regarding administrative oversight and bureaucratic appointments, signaling continued tension in parliamentary and public discourse.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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