Anutin sues iLaw director for defamation over Senator collusion

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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Lawyer for Anutin Charnvirakul filed a defamation lawsuit against iLaw director Yingcheep Athichanon at the Criminal Court on September 15, 2026.

•Anutin Charnvirakul filed a defamation lawsuit against Yingcheep Athichanon, Director of iLaw.
•The lawsuit stems from an interview given by Yingcheep Athichanon on July 21 alleging Anutin Charnvirakul's involvement in a Senator collusion process.
•The Criminal Court assigned the case number Black Case No. A 2129/2026.
•The court has scheduled a preliminary examination for December 14, 2026.

•Lawyer Sittichoke Singhasenee filed a defamation by advertising lawsuit against Yingcheep Athichanon at the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road on September 15, 2026.
•The lawsuit relates to an interview given by Yingcheep Athichanon at the Parliament on July 21 claiming Anutin Charnvirakul was involved in a Senator collusion process.
•Anutin Charnvirakul authorized Supachai Jaisamut, a Bhumjaithai Party list MP, who then assigned Sittichoke Singhasenee to file the lawsuit.
•Sittichoke Singhasenee stated that the lawsuit is not an attempt to silence the defendant but is an exercise of legal rights by Anutin Charnvirakul.
•Sittichoke Singhasenee stated the lawsuit was filed because Anutin Charnvirakul views the statements made by Yingcheep Athichanon as not being factual.
•The lawsuit does not include any claims for damages.
•The Criminal Court has scheduled a preliminary examination for December 14, 2026, with Supachai Jaisamut listed as a witness.

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Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who filed a defamation lawsuit.

Sittichoke Singhasenee(สิทธิโชค สิงหเสนี)

The lawyer representing Anutin Charnvirakul.

Yingcheep Athichanon(ยิ่งชีพ อัชฌานนท์)

The Director of iLaw, also known as Pao iLaw, who is being sued for defamation.

Supachai Jaisamut(ศุภชัย ใจสมุทร)ℹ️

A Bhumjaithai Party list MP authorized by Anutin Charnvirakul to manage the lawsuit.

iLaw(I-law)

The organization directed by Yingcheep Athichanon.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party of Supachai Jaisamut.

Election Commission(กกต.)

The body that resolved to send a case against Senators to the Supreme Court's Election Division.

Criminal Court(ศาลอาญา)

The court on Ratchadaphisek Road where the lawsuit was filed.

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where Yingcheep Athichanon gave the interview on July 21.