Yingcheep Requests Court Summons for Anutin in Defamation Case

According to a report by Thai Post on September 23, 2026, Yingcheep Atchanont is seeking to have Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul summoned to testify in an ongoing defamation case. Yingcheep, acting as the defendant, has formally requested that the court issue a summons for Anutin, asserting that he is the individual most knowledgeable about the specific events in question.

Yingcheep emphasized that having Anutin testify in person is essential for the proceedings. He argued that sending a representative who lacks direct knowledge of the incident would be ineffective and provide no benefit to the case. By requesting this testimony, the defense aims to clarify the facts surrounding the allegations.

For residents and expatriates in Thailand, this development highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny involving high-ranking government officials and the judicial processes governing defamation claims. While such cases are primarily domestic legal matters, they reflect the broader political and legal climate in the country. It remains to be confirmed whether the court will grant the request to summon the Deputy Prime Minister and, if so, when such testimony might take place. Observers are waiting to see how the court balances the request for high-level testimony against standard judicial procedures.