Anutin reacts to questions about dinner with Wutthikrai

Khaosod•Politics•14h ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul clarified his close personal relationship with Wutthikrai Leewiraphan following reports of them dining together.

•Anutin Charnvirakul spoke to the press at the Parliament on August 26, 2026.
•Reports emerged regarding a meal shared between Anutin Charnvirakul and Wutthikrai Leewiraphan on August 25.
•Wutthikrai Leewiraphan is the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce who will retire in September.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that Wutthikrai Leewiraphan has been a close friend since kindergarten.

•On August 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM, Anutin Charnvirakul gave a statement at the Parliament.
•Anutin Charnvirakul was questioned about images showing him dining with Wutthikrai Leewiraphan on August 25.
•Wutthikrai Leewiraphan currently serves as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and is set to retire in September.
•Anutin Charnvirakul reacted with 'Oho!' when asked if Wutthikrai Leewiraphan was being invited to continue working in politics.
•Anutin Charnvirakul clarified that Anutin Charnvirakul and Wutthikrai Leewiraphan have been close friends since kindergarten.
•Anutin Charnvirakul described the relationship with Wutthikrai Leewiraphan as being like siblings or relatives.

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Anutin Charnvirakul

"Do you know how many years I have known him? Since kindergarten. We are close friends, like siblings or relatives."

คุณรู้หรือเปล่า ผมคบกับเขามากี่ปี ตั้งแต่อนุบาล เป็นเพื่อนสนิท เหมือนเป็นพี่เป็นน้องเป็นญาติกัน

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Wutthikrai Leewiraphan(วุฒิไกร ลีวีระพันธุ์)

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce who will retire in September.

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where Anutin Charnvirakul gave his statement on August 26, 2026.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The ministry where Wutthikrai Leewiraphan serves as Permanent Secretary.