Democrat Party Addresses Allegations Against MP Chaichana Dejdecho

On August 14, 2026, Pongsakorn Kwanmuang, spokesperson for the Democrat Party, addressed allegations involving party deputy leader and list MP Chaichana Dejdecho. Mr. Chaichana is currently facing a police complaint filed by a deputy superintendent of the Thung Yai Police Station in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, accusing him of physical assault.

According to the party spokesperson, the Democrat Party is committed to upholding the law and respecting the dignity of the police force. The party has stated it will not protect Mr. Chaichana if it is proven that he intentionally assaulted the officer. However, the party has noted significant discrepancies in the accounts provided by the involved parties. Specifically, the spokesperson highlighted that the complaint was filed four days after the alleged incident, and the charge under Section 391 of the Criminal Code relates to physical force without resulting in injury.

For residents and travelers, this situation highlights an ongoing legal dispute involving a high-profile political figure. While the party is conducting its own internal ethical review, the matter remains under investigation. The Democrat Party has publicly requested that any members of the public who possess video evidence of the incident come forward to assist in clarifying the conflicting accounts. As the case is currently in the investigative stage, the final determination of facts remains to be confirmed by the relevant legal authorities.