Surapong Piyachote
Surapong Piyachote | |
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สุรพงษ์ ปิยะโชติ | |
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| Deputy Minister of Transport | |
| Assumed office 1 September 2023 Serving with Monporn Charoensri | |
| Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
| Minister | Suriya Juangroongruangkit |
Surapong Piyachote (Thai: สุรพงษ์ ปิยะโชติ) is a Thai politician, serving as Deputy Minister of Transport since 2023.[1][2]
2024 Election Commission complaint
[edit]Following his September 2024 appointment to the Paetongtarn Cabinet, serial petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana filed a complaint with the Election Commission of Thailand against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for appointing Surapong, alleging he was linked to corruption.[3] Leekitwattana cited Surapong's participation in the Kanchanaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) election in 2020, where a person was convicted of vote buying—reportedly on Piyachote's behalf.[3] In 2012, the Election Commission dismissed a previous vote buying complaint against Surapong.[4]
Congestion pricing in Bangkok
[edit]Surapong is overseeing the planning for congestion pricing in Bangkok. He has defended the ministry's proposals to ensure the pricing plan is accountable and does not benefit businesses or investors.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pheu Thai shuffles ministerial posts to form new cabinet". nationthailand. 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "Thai aviation industry gearing up for rapid expansion in the coming years". nationthailand. 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ a b "Activist files another petition against PM". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "EC dismisses vote-buying complaints against five MPs, one failed candidate". nationthailand. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "Minister defends Bangkok congestion fee plan". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-10-25.