BANGKOK — 17 September 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul responds to the reported US government calling to investigate and consider sanctions against 28 people allegedly linked to scam networks and human trafficking in Southeast Asia.
The reported list includes Vorapak Tanyawong, a former deputy finance minister who served during Anutin’s previous administration.
“I saw the name,” Anutin said.
He added that anyone facing allegations should retain legal counsel and seek to establish the facts and clear themselves if they were not involved.
Anutin said the matter was separate from the Thai government.
Asked about the US call for the Thai government to expedite an investigation, Anutin responded: “Which government? Not this government.”
The reported allegations remain subject to investigation and any legal proceedings that may follow.