MP Suchada Avoids Questions Regarding Husband’s Alleged Gambling Site Ties
Bhumjaithai Party MP Suchada Sang-thansap declined to address allegations concerning her husband's potential involvement in gambling websites during her tenure as secretary to the Minister of Digital Economy and Society.
On October 22, 2026, at the Thai Parliament, Bhumjaithai Party MP for Chaiyaphum, Suchada Sang-thansap, faced inquiries from the press regarding ongoing allegations involving her husband. Reporters questioned whether her husband held shares in gambling websites while she served as the secretary to the Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES), Mr. Chaiychanok Chidchob. These allegations have raised public concerns regarding potential abuse of power.
When asked to respond to these claims, Suchada did not provide a statement. Instead, she received a phone call and continued the conversation until she entered a committee meeting, effectively avoiding the questions. Regarding her constituents in Chaiyaphum, she noted that local residents have been supportive and are waiting for the legal outcome of the case. She also mentioned her upcoming attendance at a local merit-making festival.
For residents and observers, this situation highlights ongoing scrutiny regarding the intersection of political office and private business interests in Thailand. The matter remains sensitive as the public awaits further legal developments. It is not yet confirmed whether any formal investigation into the alleged conflict of interest will proceed or what the specific findings of the current legal case will be. Suchada has also indicated she is currently not planning to testify before the House Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights.
