DES Minister Awaits Police ID of Godd Dam Page Owner

At 3:45 p.m. on October 26, 2026, at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters, Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES) Nan Benyathida Somchai addressed progress in the case against the 'Godd Dam' Facebook page. She said the DES Ministry and the Ministry of Justice have coordinated with the TCSD to verify information with online platforms. The case involves the dissemination of fake news directly targeting the Prime Minister, and Kasikorn Bank has already confirmed no such transaction occurred.

Regarding questions about the speed of the investigation, Nan said the issues should be separated. Identifying the perpetrator is the work of 'social detectives' and has not yet been confirmed. The TCSD is currently investigating and must coordinate with platforms to obtain IP addresses since the posts were made via social media. She asked that the TCSD be the one to announce the identification of the offender.

When asked if the DES Ministry filed the complaint, Nan clarified it was a coordination effort between the DES Ministry and the Ministry of Justice, with the DES Ministry gathering preliminary information, while the authority to request all data lies with the TCSD.

On whether the individual named online is the actual offender, Nan emphasized the person currently being shared was identified by social detectives themselves; officials have not yet confirmed this, and the process of requesting data from platforms is ongoing.

Regarding politicians who shared the information, Nan said intent must be considered because the law requires examining intent. She stated, "Whatever intent they had with the post, they must accept it," noting that many who shared fake news had previously promoted 'check before you share' campaigns but shared immediately without verification when it involved themselves. As public figures with social standing, they should verify information first to avoid misleading society.

Responding to former Democrat MP Sirichok Sopha's criticism that the page case moved faster than online gambling arrests, Nan insisted gambling cases are not delayed. She said many cited gambling sites have already been shut down and asked how he accessed them, as many sites cannot be reached through local operators, and mobile access is definitely blocked.

On the royal police filing a Section 112 (lese majeste) complaint against the 'Godd Dam' page, Nan said the ministry is not yet aware because the page owner has not been confirmed. Current information comes from social detectives, and clarity requires the TCSD to announce and identify the offender.