BANGKOK — Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul downplayed social media buzz Monday regarding a New Year’s Eve photo featuring him and former actress Pinsuda “Balloon” Tanphairoh, clarifying that the encounter was simply part of a holiday celebration.
The prime minister addressed the viral images Jan. 5, expressing surprise at how the photos had become a trending topic online.
“I’m still a bit confused about how this came out,” Anutin told reporters. When informed by the press that Pinsuda herself had posted the photos, leading to comments from netizens, the prime minister laughed off any rumors of a private connection.
“Oh, there is nothing to it,” Anutin said. “Nothing with the father, and nothing with the son.”
The clarification follows a post by Pinsuda, a well-known figure in the Thai entertainment industry, who shared selfies taken during a fireworks display. The photos showed her in close proximity to both the prime minister and his son, Pek Saranee.
Pinsuda captioned the post, “Happy New Year 2026. P.S. Such a lovely family,” which quickly sparked speculation among social media users about her relationship with the Charnvirakul family.