Netizens speculated the post must have referred to Mr Chaichana, whose nickname is Tan, prompting widespread criticism during the election campaign period ahead of the February election. But there has been no verified link to Mr Chaichana so far, they said. Satit Wongnongtaey, another deputy leader of the Democrat Party, said the checks had found nothing to back up the claims made online. He also said the content of an earlier speech by Democrat Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Abhisit Vejjajiva remained firmly in place, adding it would not protect any members found guilty of wrongdoing. Meanwhile, police in Nakhon Si Thammarat denied reports that officers were preparing to search the home of a Democrat Party deputy leader on Wednesday, dismissing them as completely groundless.

Source: Bangkok Post January 21, 2026 23:35 UTC