People's Party Leader Defends MP Amid Legal Dispute with Prime Minister

On October 30, 2026, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, addressed the media at Thammasat University regarding a legal complaint filed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul against party-list MP Rakchanok Srinok. The Prime Minister initiated the action after Rakchanok shared a post from the 'godd dam' page containing an alleged fake bank transfer slip linked to his account. Natthaphong stated that the party's legal team is providing support to the MP and emphasized that public figures should expect scrutiny. He expressed concern over the use of legal action as a means to silence political opposition, noting that while the Prime Minister has the right to pursue legal remedies, he hopes such measures are not used to stifle criticism. Regarding the nature of the shared post, Natthaphong suggested that Rakchanok likely exercised a degree of caution, but deferred to the judicial process to determine if any wrongdoing occurred. For residents and observers, this situation highlights ongoing tensions between political figures and the use of defamation laws in public discourse. It remains to be confirmed how the judicial authorities will evaluate the evidence and whether the case will proceed to a formal trial. The People's Party continues to monitor the situation as part of its parliamentary oversight duties.