Chatchana Defends Against Rumors of Slapping Police Officer at Funeral
Democrat Party MP Chatchana Dhamdedcho denies allegations of slapping a deputy superintendent in Thung Yai, affirming their close relationship.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- MP Chatchana Dhamdedcho denies rumors of assaulting a police deputy superintendent.
- Affirms a close, family-like bond and notes they recently met at a funeral on August 11, 2026.
- Questions the motives behind the rapid spread of the fabricated story.
- Emphasizes that political competition should be grounded in facts rather than defamation.
On August 12, 2026, Mr. Chatchana Dhamdedcho, a party-list Member of Parliament and deputy leader of the Democrat Party overseeing the southern region, strongly refuted allegations that he slapped the deputy superintendent of Thung Yai Police Station during a funeral ceremony. Chatchana firmly asserted that no such incident occurred and dismissed all related accusations.
Chatchana stated that he shares a respectful and close relationship with the police officer, comparing it to being family members. Whenever they meet, they converse and joke around naturally as close acquaintances. He added that just yesterday, on August 11, they encountered each other at a cremation ceremony where they greeted one another and even took family photographs together, leaving him bewildered as to how such a rumor emerged.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Political rumors of this nature often highlight intense regional and local political rivalries, particularly in southern Thailand where competition among influential political factions remains fierce. The rapid circulation of damaging unverified claims serves as a common tactic to erode the credibility of elected officials, even when the parties involved maintain cordial relations.
When questioned about claims linking the rumor to campaign disputes, Chatchana dismissed the notion and questioned the aggressive timing of the reports. He pointed out that while the alleged incident supposedly took place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, both individuals interacted cordially at a funeral three days later on August 11 without any signs of friction.
"As for myself, I confirm that I did not do it, and why would anyone pressure me further? There is nothing because I did not do it."
Chatchana Dhamdedcho
Furthermore, Chatchana commented on modern political conduct, stating that political engagement should rely strictly on presenting facts to the public. Acknowledging the scrutiny faced by elected officials, he remarked, "That's right, being an MP means it's like this." He confirmed that he spoke over the phone with the deputy superintendent after the news broke, and the officer expressed equal confusion, reaffirming that there were no issues between them.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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