"Dew Weerawat" Apologizes for "Old and Still Poor" Remark, Cites Father's Honor

MGR Online•General•234d ago

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Dew Weerawat apologizes for controversial political comment after retaliating against personal attacks on his father.

•Dew Weerawat, son of Dr. Suwan Walaisathien, apologized for his political comment stating that many people who do not support a certain party are "old and still poor."
•He explained the remark was a direct response to an individual who had previously attacked his father.
•Weerawat stated he accepts political criticism but will pursue legal action without settlement against anyone who falsely defames his family members, even accepting jail time as an alternative to fines.
•The incident occurred on January 31.

•On January 31, Weerawat Walaisathien posted an apology on Facebook.
•Weerawat Walaisathien made a controversial political statement, "Old and still poor," which was a direct retaliation for prior remarks made by a Facebook user against his father.
•Weerawat Walaisathien admitted his words were inappropriate and caused division, stating that his actions were a response to a personal attack on his father.
•Weerawat Walaisathien is prepared to pursue legal action against individuals who spread false information and insult his family, vowing not to settle such cases.
•Weerawat Walaisathien clearly stated that if financial payment for legal judgments is not possible, then imprisonment would be accepted as an alternative.
•The controversial statement by Weerawat Walaisathien sparked widespread criticism on social media.

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Weerawat Walaisathien

"First, I must apologize for causing many people discomfort with my own words."

ก่อนอื่นผมต้องกราบขออภัยที่ทำให้หลายหลายคนไม่สบายใจกับคำพูดของผมเอง

Weerawat Walaisathien

"As for those who insult my parents and family with false claims, I will fully exercise my legal rights, suing without settlement."

ส่วนคนที่เข้ามาด่าว่าพ่อแม่และครอบครัวโดยที่เป็นเรื่องเท็จ ผมขออนุญาตใช้สิทธิ์ตามกฏหมายเต็มที่ ฟ้องร้องไม่มียอมความ

Weerawat Walaisathien

"If there is no money to pay, please accept imprisonment instead."

ถ้าไม่มีเงินจ่ายขอให้รับโทษจำคุกแทน

Dew Weerawat(ดิว วีรวัฒน์)

Son of Dr. Suwan Walaisathien who issued a public apology for a controversial political statement.

Dr. Suwan Walaisathien(ดร.สุวรรณ วลัยเสถียร)

Father of Dew Weerawat and former leader of the Thai Rak Thai party. His honor was cited as a reason for his son's controversial remark.

Thai Rak Thai Party(พรรคไทยรักไทย)ℹ️

A political party formerly led by Dr. Suwan Walaisathien, mentioned in the context of his son's political comment.