PM Anutin Presses Defamation Lawsuit Against iLaw Director
Prime Minister Anutin says he will sue iLaw director Yingluck Achananon for defamation after she accused him and eight others of involvement in a Senate impeachment case without sufficient evidence.
On July 22, 2025, at Nong Nooch Garden in Chon Buri, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Chaiyawongse gave an interview regarding his plan to file a defamation suit against Yingluck Achananon, director of iLaw, who accused nine Palang Pracharath members of involvement in a Senate impeachment case, including Anutin's name. Anutin stressed that under the law, any accusation must be backed by clear evidence and the case is still in the judicial process with no formal filing yet.
Anutin said that whoever Yingluck is, she cannot simply name people in a judicial ruling and cause them harm. He questioned the credibility of the witnesses cited in her report, noting that while everyone has the right to speak, they must take responsibility for what they say. When asked whether Yingluck had political motives, Anutin said he does not know her intentions but suggested she may be disappointed and fearful that Palang Pracharath is doing well.
Regarding a potential lawsuit scope, Anutin said the decision rests with Suphachai Jaisamutr, the party's legal representative, who was tasked by the party to pursue the case. He noted that such disputes have happened before, but this time there would be no settlement or mercy plea. Anutin emphasized that Yingluck, as an influencer with followers, must think before speaking. On the Senate impeachment case itself, Anutin said he has no involvement and therefore no concern, adding that the case predates his appointment as prime minister and he was in opposition for three to four months with no power to influence it.
