Where’s Prawit? General skips out on Parliament again
General Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, has sparked fresh controversy with his fleeting visit to Parliament today, October 16.
Arriving at 7.40am, the 78 year old MP made a swift stop at the House of Representatives. Flanked by his security team, he signed in at the second-floor entrance to confirm his presence before the 9am session—then promptly left in his private vehicle.
In recent months, General Prawit has become a rare sight at Parliament. His last notable appearance was back in late 2023 during the heated prime ministerial selection. According to reports from Phrompong Nopparit, former Pheu Thai Party spokesperson, the general has missed a staggering 84 out of 95 sessions held between July 2023 and September this year. His frequent absences have raised serious concerns about his commitment to his role as an elected official.
“Citizens have a right to question the attendance of their representatives,” said Nopparit, as public scrutiny mounts over Prawit’s participation in the legislative process.
Critics argue that his absenteeism undermines the effectiveness of his leadership and fuels frustration among voters.
With his continued absences, the debate over accountability and representation in Thailand’s Parliament is only intensifying, reported ASEAN NOW and Sanook.
Two weeks ago, Prawit announced that he intends to return his salary and related allowances to the Secretariat of the House of Representatives, and promised to attend parliamentary meetings more frequently.
PPRP Secretary General Paibun Nititawan revealed at a press conference on October 1 that the party leader, Prawit, decided not to receive his salary, including the position allowance and other related payments, from now until the end of his term.
