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Piphat denies son's involvement in Senate collusion

Piphat denies son's involvement in Senate collusion

Matichon•Politics•43m ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Prime Minister Piphat Ratchakitprakarn denies allegations that his son, Chalath Ratchakitprakarn, was involved in colluding with Senate candidates.

  • •Piphat Ratchakitprakarn gave an interview at Government House on August 26, 2026.
  • •Parit Wacharasindhu raised observations about a close associate of Chalath Ratchakitprakarn contacting a Senate candidate.
  • •Piphat Ratchakitprakarn asserts that as a party-list MP, Chalath Ratchakitprakarn has no legal right or reason to interfere with the Senate selection.
  • •Piphat Ratchakitprakarn stated he is prepared to sue if accusations are made without evidence.

Overview

  • •On August 26, 2026, Piphat Ratchakitprakarn gave an interview at Government House.
  • •Parit Wacharasindhu of the People's Party observed that a person close to Chalath Ratchakitprakarn had called a Senate candidate.
  • •Piphat Ratchakitprakarn expressed surprise over reports that calls were made to as many as 19 Senators.
  • •Piphat Ratchakitprakarn stated that Chalath Ratchakitprakarn is a party-list MP and therefore not involved with the Senate, which does not belong to political parties.
  • •Piphat Ratchakitprakarn stated that the Prime Minister has already answered questions regarding Senate collusion and party members must follow that lead.
  • •Piphat Ratchakitprakarn expressed readiness to answer any questions regarding this issue during a parliamentary debate if evidence is provided.
  • •Piphat Ratchakitprakarn stated that he will protect his rights and sue if he is slandered or if his rights are infringed upon without evidence.

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Key Quotes

Piphat Ratchakitprakarn
"I believe Mr. Chalath does not know those people. If you want the real information, you must ask Mr. Chalath directly because I have not followed the news on this matter."
ผมเชื่อว่านายชลัฐ ไม่รู้จักบุคคลเหล่านั้น หากอยากได้ข้อมูลที่แท้จริงก็ต้องไปถามนายชลัฐ โดยตรง เพราะผมไม่ได้ติดตามข่าวเรื่องนี้

Key Entities

Person

Piphat Ratchakitprakarn(พิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport.
Parit Wacharasindhu(พริษฐ์ วัชรสินธุ)ℹ️
Deputy Leader of the People's Party.
Chalath Ratchakitprakarn(ชลัฐ รัชกิจประการ)
A party-list MP of the Bhumjaithai Party and son of Piphat Ratchakitprakarn.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
A political party whose deputy leader is Parit Wacharasindhu.
Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
A political party to which Piphat Ratchakitprakarn and Chalath Ratchakitprakarn belong.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️
The location where Piphat Ratchakitprakarn gave an interview on August 26, 2026.