People's Party leader vows to fight libel casePeople’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, centre, and MPs Woraphop Viriyaroj, right, and Supachot Chaiyasat, said they are facing lawsuits from energy conglomerate Gulf Development, at parliament in August last year. (Photo: Thai Parliament)People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut on Monday denied all allegations in a defamation case filed against him by Gulf Development, as the court ordered witness hearings to begin in October. Speaking after submitting a written statement and evidence to the Criminal Court on Monday, Mr Natthaphong insisted on his innocence and pledged to fight the allegations. Mr Natthaphong, accompanied by his legal team, arrived at the Criminal Court at about 9am. He was accompanied by fellow People's Party MPs-elect Supachot Chaiyasat and Woraphop Viriyaroj.

Source: Bangkok Post February 17, 2026 06:01 UTC