People's Party Addresses Sexual Harassment Allegations

On August 2, 2026, Panida Mongkolsawat, a People's Party (PP) MP and deputy spokesperson, addressed public concerns regarding sexual harassment allegations raised in a book by former MP Thisana Chunhawan. The issue gained traction online after former MP Thanyawat Kamolwongwat urged the party to provide a public explanation regarding the claims and the organization's handling of such matters.

In response, the People's Party confirmed it has sent a formal invitation to Thisana, who remains a party member, to provide details to facilitate an internal investigation. Panida emphasized that the party maintains a policy of addressing all complaints of sexual violence or harassment with transparency and fairness, asserting that they do not protect offenders.

However, the individual identified as the subject of the allegations, Kaewta, has publicly rejected the party's move. Kaewta issued a four-point rebuttal, stating that it is "too late" to address the matter. She claims she previously reported the incidents to party executives, but no action was taken, and the alleged perpetrator was permitted to continue running for office.

For residents and observers, this situation highlights ongoing internal debates within Thai political parties regarding accountability and the handling of misconduct. It remains to be confirmed how the People's Party will proceed with its investigation given the refusal of the complainant to engage further with the party's internal processes.