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Narucha Vows Legal Action Over Chat Accusations; DPA Affirms Political Neutrality

Narucha Vows Legal Action Over Chat Accusations; DPA Affirms Political Neutrality

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Director-General of the Department of Provincial Affairs denies sending a politically charged chat message during elections and threatens legal action against those spreading defamation.

  • •Narucha Khosayawilai, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Affairs, denies authoring a leaked chat message allegedly asking for political assistance during recent elections.
  • •The Department of Provincial Affairs issued a statement emphasizing its commitment to political neutrality and adherence to laws during the election period.
  • •The department claims the leaked chat contains distortions and that its timing, long after the election, suggests malicious intent, possibly related to ongoing corruption investigations.
  • •Narucha Khosayawilai is pursuing legal action to defend his reputation and the integrity of the Department of Provincial Affairs.

Overview

  • •On May 28, 2026, Buntaraphong Suphakson (Lawyer An Buriram) and colleagues submitted a letter to the committee, revealing electronic conversations.
  • •Narucha Khosayawilai, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Affairs, stated that the revealed conversation was not his.
  • •The Department of Provincial Affairs issued a 6-point statement to clarify the situation on May 29.
  • •The accusation stems from a leaked chat message purportedly from the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Affairs concerning the election.
  • •The Department of Provincial Affairs asserted that political neutrality was strictly maintained during the recent election period.
  • •The Department of Provincial Affairs believes there are hidden intentions behind revealing the issue now, especially as it coincides with ongoing corruption investigations.
  • •Narucha Khosayawilai announced his intention to use legal channels to protect his reputation and that of the Department of Provincial Affairs.
  • •The Department of Provincial Affairs confirmed that investigations into some officials regarding corruption, dereliction of duty, and bribery are underway.

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Key Quotes

Narucha Khosayawilai
"Narucha Khosayawilai, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Affairs, insists that it was not his conversation in any way."
นายนฤชา โฆษาศิวิไลซ์ อธิบดีกรมการปกครอง ขอยืนยันว่า มิได้เป็นบทสนทนาของตนเองแต่อย่างใด
Department of Provincial Affairs
"The duties of all levels of the provincial administration during the past election strictly adhered to 'political neutrality' and 'relevant regulations and laws' according to duties and authority."
การปฏิบัติหน้าที่ของฝ่ายปกครองทุกระดับ ในห้วงการเลือกตั้งที่ผ่านมา ยึดมั่น “ความเป็นกลางทางการเมือง” และ “ระเบียบกฎหมายที่เกี่ยวข้อง” ตามหน้าที่และอำนาจอย่างเคร่งครัด
Narucha Khosayawilai
"Narucha Khosayawilai, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Affairs, will exercise legal rights to protect reputation, honor, and the interests of the state."
นายนฤชา โฆษาศิวิไลซ์ อธิบดีกรมการปกครอง ขอใช้สิทธิทางกฎหมายในการปกป้องชื่อเสียง เกียรติภูมิ และประโยชน์ของทางราชการ

Key Entities

Person

Narucha Khosayawilai(นฤชา โฆษาศิวิไลซ์)
Director-General of the Department of Provincial Affairs who is denying involvement in a leaked chat message.
Buntaraphong Suphakson(ภัทรพงศ์ ศุภักษร)
Lawyer An Buriram, who, along with colleagues, lodged a complaint regarding a leaked chat message.
Lawyer An Buriram(ทนายอั๋น บุรีรัมย์)
Alternative name for Buntaraphong Suphakson, the lawyer who filed a complaint.
Rungruang Thimabut(รุ่งเรือง ธิมาบุตร)
Deputy Governor of Phuket, who reportedly filed a complaint about being unfairly transferred due to not supporting political work.
Deputy Governor of Phuket(ปลัดจังหวัดภูเก็ต)
Title held by Rungruang Thimabut, who allegedly filed a complaint about unfair transfer.
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Political Development, Mass Communication, and Public Participation(ประธานคณะกรรมาธิการการพัฒนาการเมือง การสื่อสารมวลชน และการมีส่วนร่วมของประชาชน สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)
Recipient of the complaint submitted by Buntaraphong Suphakson and colleagues.

Organization

Department of Provincial Affairs(กรมการปกครอง)
Government agency that has issued a statement affirming its political neutrality during elections and denying a leaked chat message attributed to its Director-General.
MP of the People's Party(สส.พรรคประชาชน)
Political group whose MP(s) received a complaint regarding alleged political interference.

Timeline

May 29(29 พฤษภาคม)
The date when the Department of Provincial Affairs issued its official statement.
May 28, 2026(28 พฤษภาคม 2026)
The date when Buntaraphong Suphakson and colleagues submitted a complaint.