Bangkok: A reserve senator extended a gesture of support to Senator Nantana, expressing belief in an orchestrated move by the Senate to address ethical violations related to the term “Senator sells pork.” The senator emphasized the importance of fighting for justice.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Nantana Nantawaropas, a Senate member, received symbolic encouragement from a group of reserve senators led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Khamrob Kaewpanya. This comes in the wake of the Senate’s resolution finding Ms. Nantana guilty of a serious ethical breach and referring the issue to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for further action.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Kamrob remarked that the investigation into the accusations against Ms. Nantana would clarify their appropriateness. He asserted that Ms. Nantana consistently advocates for what is right, particularly in exposing collusion cases. He encouraged her to persist in her quest for justice, expressing hope that her integrity would shield her from all allegations.
Ms. Nantana expressed gratitude to her supporters and reaffirmed her dedication to contesting the Senate collusion case. Her goal is to ensure that reserve senators are rightly appointed and can effectively serve. She stressed her resolve to pursue justice, regardless of who assumes the role of Minister of Justice, ensuring that the public receives the Senate representatives they truly prefer.
Reflecting on her conviction, Ms. Nantana remarked, “I, myself, have been convicted of a serious ethical violation by a judicial officer for merely naming a senator as a pork seller, a profession he himself has stated on his senator form 3 and proudly stated in parliament. But I just happened to mention being a pork seller on the Political Development Committee, which is a matter that has not been kept secret.”
Ms. Nantana criticized the Senate’s decision-making process, arguing it lacked principled reasoning and fairness. She noted that the vote, which reached 130, seemed influenced by external orders, aiming to silence dissenters. She vowed to prevent any monopolization of the Senate.