Deputy Interior Minister Denies Allegations Linking Father to Senate Selection Scandal

On July 30, 2026, Deputy Minister of Interior Worasit Liangprasit addressed media reports at Government House regarding allegations involving his father, Somkiat Liangprasit. A witness in an ongoing investigation into the alleged rigging of the Senate selection process claimed that if the selection followed a specific formula, the Deputy Minister would be rewarded with a government position.

Worasit dismissed the claims as illogical, questioning the simplicity of such a scheme. He announced that his father intends to file a formal police report to address what he described as unfair accusations. When asked if the allegations were a form of political discrediting or a distraction, the Deputy Minister stated he was uncertain of the motives behind the claims. He also addressed comments from the opposition, who suggested that only a small fraction of evidence regarding the scandal has been revealed, by questioning the validity of the remaining claims.

For residents and visitors, this development highlights ongoing political tensions surrounding the integrity of the Senate selection process. While the situation remains a domestic political dispute, it underscores a period of heightened scrutiny regarding government appointments. It remains to be confirmed whether the police report will lead to a formal investigation into the defamation claims or if further evidence regarding the alleged Senate rigging will be presented by the opposition.