Anutin Slams Wiroj Over Number 229 Social Media Post

Thai political circles have heated up as Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul took to social media to respond directly to a controversial political post. His target was a statement made by Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, deputy leader of the People's Party, which quickly gained traction across online platforms on September 8, 2026.

The controversy originated from a post shared on a Facebook page featuring Wiroj's remarks regarding a specific numerical puzzle. Wiroj had posted a provocative statement suggesting that if he were to type the number 229 and show it to someone, an unrelated person would simply feel confused and scroll past. However, he argued that if seeing the number 229 prompts an immediate rebuttal, it proves that person is somehow connected to the figure.

"5555 ต้องเลิกสันดาปแบบพูดเองเออเอง"

Anutin Charnvirakul

Following the widely shared post, Prime Minister Anutin personally stepped into the comment section to address the remarks head-on. He left a brief yet sharp reply stating, "5555 ต้องเลิกสันดาปแบบพูดเองเออเอง" (translating loosely to laughing off the claim and telling him to stop making self-styled assumptions), which immediately drew intense public interest.