Abhisit Denies 'Uncle' Role in MPs' Parliament Chat
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva denied being the "uncle" bystander during a conversation between two female MPs at Parliament, stating one called him "brother" and the other "sir." He insisted he was merely passing through while the MPs discussed legal matters, and jokingly suggested reporters invite the "real uncle," referring to veteran politician Chuan Leekpai.
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva rejected being labeled the "uncle" present during a conversation between two female MPs at Parliament. He clarified that MP Rakchanok called him "brother" while MP Suchada addressed him as "sir" or "boss," insisting he was merely passing through. Abhisit joked that reporters should invite the "real uncle" instead, referring to fellow Democrat list-MP Chuan Leekpai.
On November 12, 2026, at Parliament, after Abhisit held a press conference demanding the Prime Minister resolve violence in the southern border provinces, he approached the media and said, "You know what I'm thinking." Reporters then asked about a conversation the previous day between list-MP Rakchanok Srinok of the People's Party and Chaiyaphum MP Suchada Sangthanthip of the Bhumjaithai Party, with Abhisit present as the so-called "uncle bystander."
Abhisit responded: "Neither of the two called me uncle. Khun Rakchanok called me 'brother,' Khun Suchada called me 'sir' or 'boss' — no uncle. I was just walking by. The conversation was exactly as both parties said — they asked about lawsuits and what evidence would be used. Since it didn't concern me, I just walked past." He added jokingly, "Don't drag me into this."
A reporter pressed that they wanted the "uncle" to explain what the two discussed. Abhisit replied, "Speak nicely, speak nicely," before leaving the room. Another reporter quipped, "From 'Brother Mark' to 'Uncle,'" prompting Abhisit to turn and whisper that today they'd have to bring the "real uncle" — referring to Chuan Leekpai, Democrat list-MP — drawing laughter.
