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IMPORTANT UPDATE 2: Chinese Embassy Complained to Thai Foreign Ministry Over Oppostion People’s Party Leader’s Meeting with Taiwan Representative A Thai Foreign Ministry memorandum from August 2026, which I was given special access to but whose source, who asked not to be identified, requested that I not publish images of the document itself, states that the Chinese Embassy complained to Thailand over the opposition leader hosting a meal for representatives of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Thailand and posting a group photo on his personal Facebook account on 21 August 2026. The Chinese Embassy reportedly said the opposition leader held a politically appointed position and should therefore be mindful of his duties and responsibilities. It alleged that People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut had an “agenda” in meeting TECO representatives and described the encounter as a “deliberate challenge to China.” The embassy also sent a copy of its complaint to the House of Representatives, adding that even Taiwanese media had expressed surprise that the opposition leader had publicised the meeting himself. The Thai Foreign Ministry reaffirmed Thailand’s adherence to the One China policy to the Chinese Embassy, and noted that “interactions have not changed”, despite possible differences from the Chinese government’s interpretation of the policy. The ministry also stressed that Thailand’s parliament and legislature operate independently under the country’s separation of powers, and that the opposition has a duty to scrutinise the government. It questioned the benefit of lodging such a protest to the People’s Party, warning that it could cause the matter to escalate further. I am making this information public to help Thai citizens stay informed. I also commend the Thai Foreign Ministry for reminding the Chinese Embassy of a fundamental principle of Thailand’s political system: that the executive branch cannot interfere in the legislative branch, unlike in China. (Photo from Natthaphong FB) #Thailand #ThailandNews #China #Taiwan #ThaiChineseRelations #PeopleParty #ThaiForeignMinistry #ChinainThailand #TaiwaninThailand #ป #ไทย #จีน #ไต้หวัน #ไทยจีน #ปชน #กระทรวงต่างประเทศ

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UPDATE: China Complains to Thai Foreign Ministry Over People’s Party Leader Meeting with Taiwan Office Representative A Thai Foreign Ministry memo that I saw reportedly says the Chinese Embassy believes People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, as opposition leader, had an agenda when he met a representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Thailand for a meal. The Chinese embassy also sent a separate letter to the People’s Party (on top of the one sent to the Thai Foreign Ministry telling the Thai government to ensure it doesn't happen again) and contacted the opposition party by phone. The party subsequently wrote to the Thai Foreign Ministry, asking it to “reprimand” the Chinese Embassy over the matter. I give the People’s Party credit for raising the issue through official channels, even though it has not publicly protested. China, meanwhile, is applying pressure behind the scenes. I am making this information public so Thai society can better understand and scrutinise the actions of the Chinese Embassy, the Thai government and the People’s Party. #Thailand #ThailandNews #China #Taiwan #PeoplesParty #ป #ไทย #จีน #ไทยจีน #ไต้หวัน #ปชน