Thai Government Denies Corruption Allegations Against Anutin
The Thai government has officially refuted social media claims alleging that Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul accepted a 7-million-baht bribe.
On October 26, 2026, the Thai government issued a formal rebuttal regarding viral social media allegations involving Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. According to a report by Matichon Online, government spokespersons have labeled claims circulating on a specific social media page—referred to as the 'dog page'—as entirely false. The allegations suggested that the Deputy Prime Minister had accepted a 7-million-baht bribe, colloquially described as 'tea money.'
Government officials have characterized these reports as deliberate misinformation intended to damage the reputation of the Deputy Prime Minister. For residents and expatriates in Thailand, this incident highlights the ongoing prevalence of political disinformation campaigns on social media platforms. It serves as a reminder to verify information through established, credible news outlets before accepting viral claims as fact.
At this stage, the government has not announced specific legal actions against the page administrators, nor have they provided further evidence beyond their categorical denial. The situation remains a matter of political discourse, and observers should monitor official government channels for any potential updates regarding investigations into the source of these rumors. As of now, the claims remain unsubstantiated and are officially classified by the authorities as fake news.
