PM Anutin Reserves Right to Sue Over 7M Bribe Claim
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At 4:05 p.m. on October 26, 2026, at Government House, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed legal action against the admin of the 'Godd Dam' page, which published information alleging a 7 million baht transfer to the prime minister described as 'tea money.'
"Anything that is fake news, I don't pay attention to and don't care about. People with maturity and the ability to discern don't pay attention either, except those with bad intentions who just like and share whatever. There's no problem with that. I reserve the right to take legal action to protect my rights and reputation."
Asked whether he would also sue MPs who shared the post, the prime minister said that is also his right.
Regarding social media and opposition criticism that the arrest happened quickly unlike actions against scammers, the PM said to ask the Royal Thai Police chief, stating he gave no orders at all and only follows news from the media.
When pressed again whether reserving the right to sue means he will definitely proceed, the prime minister said he has legal advisors and regular lawyers.
When former Democrat MP Sirichok Sopha commented that the action was fast unlike against gambling sites, the prime minister immediately retorted, "Do I have to answer that?" before walking into the Thai Khu Fah building.
