Woraphop Viriyaroj
Woraphop Viriyaroj | |
|---|---|
วรภพ วิริยะโรจน์ | |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 24 March 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | People's |
Woraphop Viriyaroj (Thai: วรภพ วิริยะโรจน์) is a Thai politician and Member of Parliament for the People's Party.[1]
Career
In 2023, Woraphop submitted a proposed amendment to Section 69 the Fisheries Executive Decree of 2015, which would allow the usage of fishing nets with a mesh smaller than 2.5 centimeters during night time within 12 nautical miles of the short.[2]
In 2025, Woraphop was critical of the Thai government's digital wallet scheme as a waste of taxpayer funds.[3]
In August 2025, Woraphop was among three People's Party MPs sued for defamation by energy company Gulf Development, along with party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and Supachot Chaiyasat.[4] Gulf Development is demanding compensation of 100 million Baht from each defendant.[4]
References
- ^ Sattaburuth, Aekarach (2023-09-12). "Nation 'like a sick person'". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Reporters, Post (2025-01-14). "Senate votes in favour of controversial fishing bill". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Cash handouts fail to provide Thai economy the expected thrust". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ a b Reporters, Post (2025-08-21). "PP leader faces new defamation lawsuit". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-08-25.