Anutin says US sanctions list is not linked to his government
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 […] The post…
Bangkok, 17 September 2026 — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed reported US government calls for an investigation into 28 individuals allegedly connected to scam networks and human trafficking in Southeast Asia. Among the names listed was Vorapak Tanyawong, a former deputy finance minister during Anutin’s past administration.
Prime Minister Anutin confirmed that he had seen the name Vorapak Tanyawong on the US list. He emphasized that those facing allegations should seek legal counsel and attempt to prove their innocence if they were not implicated. According to Anutin, this matter is not linked to the Thai government.
When asked about the US requesting the Thai government to speed up the investigation, Anutin firmly stated, "Which government? Not this government." The allegations are currently under investigation, and any subsequent legal proceedings remain to be seen.
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