Move Forward MP offers public apology for alleged assault

Move Forward constituency MP for Bangkok, Sirin Sanguansin, has offered a public apology following an allegation that he assaulted his girlfriend, saying he is ready to face potential legal consequences and disciplinary action by the party.

In his Facebook post, in response to the formal complaint filed by his girlfriend, known only as “Ae”, with Bo Win police in Si Racha district of Chon Buri, the new MP said he regrets the incident, but attempted to explain his slow response to the allegation, which went viral on social media, complete with images claiming to be of the injured woman.

Sirin claimed that he was undergoing treatment for a head injury he suffered in an accident and was unable to respond to the allegation immediately. He said he has already apologised to his girlfriend and her parents.

In May, another Move Forward MP-elect, Nateepat Kulsetthasith, was found guilty of drunk driving by the Criminal Court and given suspended jail term, fined 4,000 baht, ordered to do community service for 12 hours and banned from driving for six months.  She has resigned from the party.