MP accused of misconduct insulted complainants’ says MFP leader

Chaiyamphawan Munpianjitt’s statement indicates a lack of remorse and further adds insult to the complainants, wrote Chaithawatin a message posted on Facebook.

He is preparing to call for a meeting of the party’s executive committee to consider whether this action is in conflict with the party’s resolutions.

Chaiyamphawan statement came after the party passed a resolution on the investigation of allegations of sexual harassment that did not expel him from the party but put his membership on probation with a vote of 106 in favour.

Chaiyamphawan stated that he accepts the party’s resolution and that he apologizes.

But after listening to Chaiyamphawan's statement, Chaithawat posted that upon careful consideration of the key points in his statement, it becomes evident that Chaiyamphawan does not acknowledge or admit that his behaviour qualifies as sexual harassment, at least to a certain extent, and that he does not genuinely apologise to the victims.

Chaithawat also states that the party’s executive committee is aware of all the facts and disputes, and they see that any sexual misconduct that occurred while the victims were intoxicated, may not be in a state where consent or non-consent can be definitively given.

While the relationship between Chaiyamphawan and the victims before and after the sexual misconduct incident may seem normal or positive, one of the victims has never consented to engage in sexual relations with him again. Having a good relationship does not imply that a man can engage in sexual relations with the female at will, Chaithawat notes.

The party’s executive committee has considered the actions and facts involving all three complainants, which exhibit a pattern of continuity and similarity. Therefore, they concluded that Chaiyamphawan engaged in sexual harassment towards all three complainants and committed sexual misconduct against one of the complainants.

The leader also noted that the fact that all three victims were volunteers or assistants working for Chaiyamphawan has also seriously harmed the volunteer system within the party, making it an unsafe environment for party volunteers or team members, who should be protected from any form of sexual harassment or misconduct.

Therefore, on Saturday, in his capacity as the leader of the Move Forward Party, he will convene a meeting of the party's executive committee to consider whether Chaiyamphawan’s actions align with the resolution of the party's executive committee.

If the party’s executive committee determines that Chaiyamphawan’s actions went against the resolution of the party’s executive committee, it would lead to a disciplinary process for violating the resolution, which is a severe disciplinary offence.

If Chaiyamphawan was found guilty, it would lead to a joint meeting between the party’s executive committee and the party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) to decide whether Chaiyamphawan should be removed from the Move Forward Party.