Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul filed a criminal complaint at Thong Lor police station in Bangkok on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, targeting opposition MP Rukchanok Srinork and 26-year-old Chairat Rekhawatthana over a viral, allegedly forged bank transfer receipt linking him to a 7-million-baht bribe.
Criminal Complaints Filed at Thong Lor Police Station
Anutin’s personal attorney initiated the legal action mid-week, formally requesting criminal investigations for public defamation and alleged violations under Thailand’s Computer Crime Act. The primary catalyst was a digital banking document circulated online that positioned the prime minister as the recipient of a 7-million-baht payout. The document explicitly labeled the funds as “tea money,” a colloquial regional term denoting illicit kickbacks or informal gratuities.
Cybercrime police acted swiftly on an arrest warrant issued by the criminal court, apprehending 26-year-old Chairat Rekhawatthana on Wednesday. During initial questioning, Rekhawatthana denied ownership or direct operation of the Facebook page titled “Godd Dam,” which originally hosted the contested file. Rukchanok Srinork, a member of the opposition People’s Party boasting a following of over two million users on her personal social media channel, subsequently shared the document, amplifying its reach across the platform.
Kasikornbank Flags Structural Discrepancies in the Transfer Document
The controversy began unfolding on Monday, October 26, 2026, when the “Godd Dam” page—maintaining a subscriber base of roughly 130,000 accounts—published the digital receipt. The asset alleged that the financial transaction occurred back in 2023, a period during which Anutin held joint responsibilities as deputy prime minister and interior minister. The Thai government refuted the claims, dismissing the circulation as a fabrication.
Technical verification from the financial sector heavily undermined the validity of the document. Kasikornbank confirmed that the account number listed for the supposed recipient does not exist within its banking system. Furthermore, the bank noted that the daily limit for corresponding transfers is five million baht—a ceiling surpassed by the seven-million-baht figure displayed on the disputed receipt.
Ongoing Investigations Into the Digital Fabrication
Police authorities are continuing their investigation. Legal proceedings against the named respondents remain active.
