Pharadon Slams iLaw Over Private Phone Data Disclosure
Minister Pharadon Prisnanantakul responds to iLaw regarding Ang Thong Senator candidate phone records, demanding proof.
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- Minister Pharadon Prisnanantakul addresses iLaw over leaked phone records.
- He questions the origin of the private data and demands verification.
- Pharadon reiterates no ties to the 20th-century senator selection process.
On August 24, 2026, at 09:10 AM at Government House, Prime Minister's Office Minister Pharadon Prisnanantakul addressed allegations made by internet law reform NGO iLaw. The organization claimed an Ang Thong senator candidate contacted Mr. Pharadon and MP Korrawee Prisnanantakul of the Bhumjaithai Party during a period when phone usage was prohibited while ballots were being counted.
Mr. Pharadon firmly reiterated that he, Mr. Korrawee, and the Bhumjaithai Party had no involvement whatsoever in the acquisition of senators elected back in 2024. He heavily criticized the disclosure of incoming and outgoing call logs, pointing out that such call records constitute private personal data.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
The minister noted that under normal circumstances, ordinary individuals have no access to such sensitive data. He raised critical questions regarding whether the information compiled and presented as evidence was authentic or fabricated, noting that even he could not access these records without officially inquiring through mobile network providers, a process requiring considerable time.
This controversy highlights the ongoing tension in political discourse between personal data privacy rights and civil society's push for transparency. When public officials challenge the legitimacy of leaked evidence, it underscores that digital-era accountability requires verifying not only the alleged wrongdoing but also the legal and ethical boundaries of how evidence is gathered.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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