Songkhla MP Dodges Questions on 44M Baht Asset Seizure
Songkhla MP Channaphat Naksaew refused to comment on a new 44 million baht asset seizure by the Anti-Money Laundering Office tied to an online gambling investigation. Confronted by reporters at parliament, he smiled, avoided questions, and admitted he was too afraid to respond. The seizure marks the third round of asset confiscation in the case.
Songkhla MP Channaphat Naksaew of the Kla Tham Party avoided reporters' questions about the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) seizing an additional 44 million baht in assets linked to a previous online gambling case. At 15:05 on October 21, 2026, at Parliament, while many reporters waited for a three-party no-confidence debate framework meeting, Channaphat walked past. Upon encountering the press corps, he took a phone call and walked around the journalists to the other side. When reporters tried to ask about the new asset seizure order — the third such seizure in the case — he only smiled and gave no answer. Asked if the additional seizure discouraged him, he said he would provide information later after signing the attendance register. Pressed again on whether he still had the morale to perform his MP duties, he replied, "I want to answer, but right now I'm completely afraid. I'll answer later."
