Opposition Leader Reports Pegasus Spyware Attack on Phone
Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, has reported receiving a notification that his iPhone was targeted by Pegasus spyware.
On November 3, 2026, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the leader of the opposition People's Party, publicly disclosed that he received a security alert on his iPhone indicating a targeted attempt to infect his device with Pegasus spyware. Natthaphong shared a screenshot of the notification, suggesting that this incident, alongside similar reports from another opposition party leader, may be linked to ongoing political tensions. He specifically pointed to recent legislative maneuvers, including efforts to consolidate power within parliamentary committees and delays in the upcoming no-confidence debate against Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, as potential motivations for the surveillance. Natthaphong expressed his belief that there is a deliberate effort to access his private data while the opposition prepares its case against the government. For residents and visitors, this development highlights a period of heightened political sensitivity and digital security concerns within the country. While the opposition leader has publicly linked the spyware attempt to political motives, the identity of the perpetrators and the full extent of the alleged surveillance remain unconfirmed. Authorities have not yet issued a formal response regarding these specific allegations of digital espionage.
