Sorasak Samonkraisorakit
Sorasak Samonkraisorakit | |
|---|---|
สรศักดิ์ สมรไกรสรกิจ | |
| Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand | |
| Assumed office 8 February 2026 | |
Sorasak Samonkraisorakit (Thai: สรศักดิ์ สมรไกรสรกิจ) is a Thai politician serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.[1] He is a party-list MP from the People's Party and former Foreign Ministry official.[1]
Career
Sorasak served as First Secretary of the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C.[2]
House of Representatives
Sorasak was elected in 2026.[3]
In July 2026, Sorasak called on the Thai government to release Chinese dissident Zhang Xinyan from immigration detention and allow her to travel to seek asylum in Canada.[4]
On 12 July 2026, Sorasak made a Facebook post writing that Thailand must avoid becoming politically subservient to China.[5] Khaosod reported Sorasak wrote, "Appreciating Chinese culture and commerce does not mean Thailand should submit or become a politically subservient state in international affairs."[5]
References
- 1 2 Wongsuwan, Surakitt (2026-07-11). "สส. สรศักดิ์ พรรคประชาชน แนะรัฐบาลปล่อยตัว จาง ซิ่น เยี่ยน นักรณรงค์จีน ชี้กักขัง-ขัดขวางลี้ภัย เสี่ยงส่งกลับไปเผชิญอันตราย". THE STANDARD (in Thai). Retrieved 2026-07-16.
- ↑ Gazette, Legacy Phuket (2005-04-01). "Gov asks US to help tsunami-hit businesses". Thaiger. Retrieved 2026-07-16.
- ↑ "สรศักดิ์ สมรไกรสรกิจ | เลือกตั้ง 2569 พรรคประชาชน". พรรคประชาชน (in Thai). Retrieved 2026-07-16.
- ↑ "Thai MP warns detention of Chinese activist could violate anti-torture law". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 2026-07-16.
- 1 2 "Khaosod - Main opposition People's Party MP Sorasak Samonkraisorakit warned on Sunday that Thailand should avoid becoming politically subservient to China. Sorasak argued that Thailand must distinguish between cultural and commercial ties with Chinese people and political influence linked to the Chinese state. He raised concerns about China's political model, alleged influence networks, arms supplies in the region and the environmental impact of Chinese-linked mining activities in Myanmar and Laos. Sorasak said Thailand needs a foreign policy firmly grounded in the rule of law to protect its sovereignty and national security. His full remarks are in the first comment. #ThailandNews #ChinaInThailand #SorasakSamonkraisorakit #PeoplesParty | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2026-07-16.