Minister Paradorn Disputes iLaw Allegations Regarding Senate Election Data

On August 24, 2026, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office, Paradorn Prisnanantakul, addressed allegations made by the Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw). The organization had previously claimed that a Senate candidate in Ang Thong province made phone calls to Paradorn and his brother, Korrawee Prisnanantakul, an MP for the Bhumjaithai Party, during the 2024 Senate election—a period when phone usage is prohibited under election regulations.

Speaking at Government House, Paradorn denied any involvement by himself, his brother, or the Bhumjaithai Party in the 2024 Senate selection process. He specifically criticized iLaw for publishing private call logs, questioning how the organization obtained such sensitive personal data. Paradorn argued that such information is typically inaccessible to the public and suggested that the evidence presented might be fabricated or manipulated, noting that even he would struggle to access his own call records without significant effort from service providers.

For residents and visitors, this dispute highlights ongoing debates regarding data privacy and the transparency of political processes in Thailand. While the political implications remain internal, the situation underscores the sensitivity surrounding digital privacy and the verification of evidence in public discourse. It remains to be confirmed whether the data released by iLaw is authentic and how the organization obtained access to these private records, as the Minister has demanded proof of the evidence's validity.