Samrit Unfazed by Probe into Daughter and Husband Over Scam Links
MP Samrit Thantrakul states he has no worries regarding the House committee summoning his daughter Suchada and her husband on Oct 7 over alleged scam connections, insisting his son-in-law runs a startup.
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- MP Samrit Thantrakul insists he is unconcerned over allegations and inquiries involving his daughter and her husband.
- Opposition MP Rangsiman Rome previously raised the issue and plans to summon the couple before a House committee on October 7, 2026.
- Suchada denies the scam links, maintains her husband runs a startup, and has filed a defamation lawsuit against Rome.
Samrit Thantrakul, a House representative for Chaiyaphum province under the Bhumjaithai Party and chairman of the House Committee on Commerce and Intellectual Property, has addressed the political controversy surrounding his family. The issue erupted after opposition MP Rangsiman Rome from the People's Party brought up allegations during a parliamentary debate, linking the husband of Suchada Sang Thantrakul—an MP for Chaiyaphum—to transnational scam syndicates.
The controversy stems from the House Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice, and Human Rights scheduling a session to invite Suchada and her husband, Taiyang Sang, to provide testimony and clarify the situation on October 7, 2026. This inquiry aims to address the suspicions raised publicly on the legislative floor.
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In response to the accusations, Suchada has firmly denied any involvement by her husband in illicit scam operations. She expressed readiness to cooperate with lawful scrutiny processes while taking legal action by filing a criminal defamation complaint against Rangsiman Rome for his public remarks.
The practice of parliamentary committees summoning private citizens or individuals without official government positions often sparks constitutional debates regarding the boundaries of legislative oversight powers versus individual civil rights.
Speaking on October 3, 2026, at Mae Fung Water Park in Thep Sathit district, Chaiyaphum province, Samrit offered his perspective as both a senior politician and Suchada's father. He emphasized that he harbors no anxiety regarding the ongoing scrutiny, noting that entering public office inherently requires politicians to accept public oversight.
"Not worried about the scrutiny because once my daughter entered politics, she had to accept being a public figure and is ready to be audited."
Samrit Thantrakul
Furthermore, Samrit defended his son-in-law by asserting that Taiyang Sang operates a legitimate startup business rather than any illegal enterprise. He added his personal view that parliamentary committees should refrain from summoning private outsiders to testify in such proceedings.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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