Political Criticism Follows PM's Visit to Songkhla

On September 3, 2026, the Thai Post reported that Chatchai Phasuk, the operator of the pro-government Facebook page 'Kawee Laew Lai Tae', criticized Juree Numkaew, a Democrat Party MP for Songkhla and deputy leader of the party. The criticism stems from the Prime Minister’s recent mobile cabinet meeting held in Songkhla province.

According to the report, the influencer noted that Juree, who represents the Hat Yai district, was not observed welcoming Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during the visit. The post questioned why the local representative was absent from the official proceedings and failed to present local issues directly to the Prime Minister during the event.

For residents and travelers in Songkhla, this incident highlights the ongoing political discourse surrounding local representation and the visibility of elected officials during high-level government visits. While the influencer has raised questions regarding the MP's participation, it remains to be confirmed whether Juree Numkaew had prior commitments or if there were specific reasons for his absence from the Prime Minister's itinerary. As of now, there has been no official response from the MP or the Democrat Party regarding these claims. Observers should note that this remains a matter of political commentary rather than an official investigation into the MP's duties.