Fair Party
Fair Party พรรคเป็นธรรม | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Piti Pongpanich |
| Secretary | Kanveer Suebsaeng |
| Founded | Center Party December 11, 2018 Fair Party September 27, 2020 |
| Headquarters | 245/7 Soi 7/2, Chuan Chuen Park Avenue Village, Kanchanaphisek Road, Sala Thammasop Subdistrict, Taling Chan District, Bangkok |
| Membership (2023) | 10,217 members[1] |
| Ideology | Human rights Democracy |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Colours | Blue |
| House of Representatives | 1 / 495 |
| Website | |
| fairpartyofficial | |
Fair Party (abbreviated: Ph.Th.) is a political party in Thailand that was initially registered on December 11, 2018, under the name Center Party. The party later adopted its current name, Fair Party, on September 27, 2020.
History
The Center Party was established following a joint meeting held on October 21, 2018, and was officially registered as a political party on December 11, 2018, under registration number 34/2561. Initially, the party's headquarters were located in Bang Yi Khan Subdistrict, Bang Phlat District, Bangkok, with Chumphon Krutkaew serving as the party leader and Sukthavee Suwanchairub as the party secretary.[2]
On September 27, 2020, the Center Party held a general meeting during which it officially changed its name to Fair Party and relocated its headquarters. Piti Pongpanich, a former member of the Bangkok House of Representatives and former spokesperson for the Seri Ruam Thai Party, was elected as the new party leader. Chumphon Krutkaew, the former party leader, was appointed as the party's secretary.[3]
On March 27, 2022, Chumphon Krutkaew resigned from his position as party secretary. On the same day, a general meeting was held, and Soryuth Petchtrakul was elected as the new party secretary.[4][5][6]
On December 28, 2022, Soryuth Petchtrakul resigned from his position as both party secretary and member of the party, marking the end of his term.[7][8]
Following this, on January 21, 2023, Fair Party convened a general meeting to amend the party's regulations and elect a new executive committee. After Piti Pongpanich resigned from his role, the meeting re-elected him as party leader and elected Kanveer Suebsaeng as the new party secretary.[9][10]
Personnel
Party Leaders
| No. | Name | Term Start | Term End |
| Center Party | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chumphon Krutkaew | December 11, 2018 | September 27, 2020 |
| Fair Party | |||
| 2 | Piti Pongpanich | September 27, 2020 | Present |
Party Secretaries
| No. | Name | Term Start | Term End |
| Center Party | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sukthavee Suwanchairub | December 11, 2018 | September 27, 2020 |
| Fair Party | |||
| 2 | Chumphon Krutkaew | September 27, 2020 | March 27, 2022 |
| 3 | Soryuth Petchtrakul | March 27, 2022 | December 28, 2022 |
| 4 | Kanweer Suebsaeng | January 21, 2023 | Present |
Party Executive Committee
| No. | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piti Pongpanich | Party Leader |
| 2 | Kanweer Suebsaeng | Party Secretary |
| 3 | Asna Jaratsuriyaphong | Party Treasurer |
| 4 | Boonthorn Upanan | Party Registrar |
| 5 | Kemma Siti | Party Executive Committee |
| 6 | Hakim Pongtigo | |
| 7 | Veeranuch Teeraphuthorn | |
| 8 | Warawut Thongkoet | |
| 9 | Boonrueng Kamsila | |
| 10 | Warrant Officer Sukit Nomsiri | |
| 11 | Thitipong Muenhan |
Political Role
2023 General Election
In the 2023 Thai general election, the Fair Party fielded candidates in 11 district-based constituencies and 9 in the proportional representation system, but did not nominate anyone for the position of Prime Minister.[11] During the election, the Election Commission (EC) of Narathiwat Province asked the Fair Party's candidates to clarify a campaign banner that read "Patani Self-Management." The party issued a statement explaining that the phrase referred to a policy of decentralization, and "Patani" was a term used for the southern border provinces, representing identity and history. This led the Fair Party to be seen as supporting "separatism."[12] After the election, an academic seminar was held, which led to a proposal for a referendum to separate the three southern border provinces. A representative from the Fair Party participated in this discussion. As a result, the Fair Party's executive committee decided to remove two members from their positions.[13]
The Fair Party won one seat in the proportional representation system, with Kanweer Suebsaeng being elected. The party was mentioned by Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party, as one of the parties potentially joining the coalition government.[14] During the 2023 Thai Prime Minister election, the Fair Party voted in favor of Pita Limjaroenrat in the first voting round.[15] However, after Pita failed to secure a majority in the first vote, and the Thai Parliament decided not to re-nominate him in the second vote, the Move Forward Party handed over the responsibility for forming the government to the Pheu Thai Party. Subsequently, the Fair Party canceled its memorandum of understanding with the Move Forward Party. As a result, Kanweer Suebsaeng voted against Settha Thavisin in the third voting round, making the Fair Party one of the three political parties whose members voted against Settha.[16]
On October 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM, the Fair Party officially launched Padipat Santiphat, the First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, who was expelled from the Move Forward Party, as a new member of the party.[17] He applied for party membership and was officially recognized as a member by the party's executive board on October 25, 2023.[18]
Elections
General Election Results
| Election | Number of Seats | Total Votes | Percentage of Votes | Seat Change | Election Result | Election Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 / 500 |
184,817 | 0.49% |  1
|
Opposition | Piti Pongteppong |
References
- ^ Political Party Information as of June 30, 2023
- ^ "Announcement from the Registrar of Political Parties regarding changes to the party's regulations and executive committee of Fair Party (formerly Center Party)" (PDF).
- ^ "Announcement from the Registrar of Political Parties regarding changes to the party's regulations and executive committee of Fair Party (formerly Center Party)" (PDF).
- ^ "Announcement from the Registrar of Political Parties regarding changes to the executive committee of Fair Party" (PDF).
- ^ "Announcement from the Registrar of Political Parties regarding changes to the executive committee of Fair Party" (PDF).
- ^ "'Fair Party' announces Soryuth Petchtrakul as the new party secretary".
- ^ "Announcement from the Registrar of Political Parties regarding changes to the executive committee of Fair Party" (PDF).
- ^ ""Soryuth" resigns as Fair Party Secretary".
- ^ "Fair Party holds a general meeting, electing Kanveer Suebsaeng as the new party secretary".
- ^ "Announcement from the Registrar of Political Parties regarding changes to the party's regulations and executive committee of Fair Party" (PDF).
- ^ "Summary of Election Candidates for District and Proportional Representation".
- ^ ""Separatism" Ends the Progressive Movement's Government?".
- ^ "Separatism Backfires! Fair Party Removes "Hakim" and "Yamaruddin" from Office".
- ^ "Who is the Fair Party? Why does "Pita" want to join hands to form a government?".
- ^ "Scan of all names 'MPs and Senators' voting for Pita to become Prime Minister, 8 coalition parties united". Matichon. 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Kanweer, Fair Party, Reveals Vote Against Settha for Prime Minister, Not Because of Qualifications, But Due to Ideological Differences". The Standard. 2023-08-22. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ ""Doctor Ong" joins the Fair Party, promoting three core ideologies". Thai Public Broadcasting Service. 2023-10-10. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "'Fair Party' officially accepts 'Padipat' into the party". Bangkok Business News. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
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