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Bhumjaithai denies flood-hit areas abandoned for Newin’s birthday
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BANGKOK — 6 October 2026, Bhumjaithai Party members who attended the birthday celebration of Newin Chidchob on 4 October did not abandon flood-hit areas to attend the event, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — 6 October 2026, Bhumjaithai Party members who attended the birthday celebration of Newin Chidchob on 4 October did not abandon flood-hit areas to attend the event, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat
- Phiphat, a Bhumjaithai key figure, said attending the birthday celebration of Newin, chairman of Buriram United Football Club, was simply a long-standing Thai social tradition among friends and political allies.
- Speaking at Government House at 09:50, Phiphat said he had attended Newin’s birthday celebration almost every year for nearly 20 years, describing it as an expression of friendship and goodwill rather than a political gathering.
- Asked whether the event was being interpreted as a political roll call, Phiphat rejected the suggestion, saying the prime minister had instructed officials and politicians in flood-affected areas to remain there and monitor the situation.
Summary
Phiphat, a Bhumjaithai key figure, said attending the birthday celebration of Newin, chairman of Buriram United Football Club, was simply a long-standing Thai social tradition among friends and political allies.
Speaking at Government House at 09:50, Phiphat said he had attended Newin’s birthday celebration almost every year for nearly 20 years, describing it as an expression of friendship and goodwill rather than a political gathering.