Listen to this articleMassage parlour tycoon-turned-politician Chuvit Kamolvisit eats an orange at a press conference, where he denied attacking the People's Party with false information. Wisuttipong RodpaiThe People's Party (PP) has denied allegations of a secret political deal with Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, dismissing claims that it had promised him the post of deputy prime minister in exchange for securing 10 MPs in southern Thailand. However, he said Mr Chuvit had continued to circulate allegations that had already been publicly clarified by PP, prompting doubts about his motives. Mr Wiroj said the latest criticism by Mr Chuvit went beyond fair criticism, accusing him of stitching together unrelated information and using personal conjecture to falsely allege a deal with Pol Gen Surachate. "The People's Party accepts all sincere criticism from the public, even harsh words," Mr Wiroj said.

Source: Bangkok Post January 19, 2026 22:14 UTC