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On July 25, 2025, Yingluck Shinawatra, director of the Internet for People Law Project (iLaw), posted on Facebook appointing Anon Namphya as his lawyer. He stated that the lawyer's appointment letter is prepared and awaiting the date and plaintiff's name, adding a humorous remark that "this lawyer seems to like traveling to the northeastern region too."

According to reports, on July 24, Suksamruay Wantaniyakul, a government minister and MP for Amnatcharoen District 1 representing the Bhumjaithai Party, filed a defamation complaint against Yingluck for allegedly making statements linking her to vote-buying operations. Prime Minister Anuthawit Chanchaiwerakul and Interior Minister, as Bhumjaithai Party leader, announced they have also instructed their lawyers to proceed with lawsuits.

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