The Phra Khanong Police Chief denied filing charges against "Aunt Dara" and associates for defaming officials, stating that the police are simply performing their duties without harassment. He criticized the opposing side for making provocative remarks merely to attract attention and stressed that the police are not adversaries of the public. Tags: [Police, Defamation, Phra Khanong, Public Relations]
On 19 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Pol. Col. Chaiwat Pradubthai, the Phra Khanong Metropolitan Police Chief, addressed rumors claiming police had filed defamation and related charges against Aunt Dara and her associates. He confirmed no such complaint has been filed, suggesting that social media speculation might be fabricated to attract attention. He emphasized that defamation charges have a three-month statute of limitations, so there is no rush. Police act cautiously to avoid appearing to harass anyone, but they will protect overall interests if necessary. Whether to file charges remains under consideration.Tags: [Police, Defamation Charges, Social Media Rumors, Legal Process]
When asked if his subordinates reported any discussions with Aunt Dara at Phra Khanong Police Station, Pol. Col. Chaiwat said he has been monitoring the situation but was unable to provide details due to attending meetings. He noted that Phra Khanong Police Station is currently handling many cases.Tags: [Police Station, Case Management, Official Statement]
Regarding preliminary conduct from the police perspective and whether Aunt Dara's actions constitute an offense, Pol. Col. Chaiwat said they need to wait for further clarity. If statements are unclear, it may not be an issue. However, if there are claims that police fabricated charges on her programs, the arrest warrants have been publicly shown to confirm their legitimacy. To counter accusations of fake warrants, police presented one more case today. He reaffirmed that officers act according to duty without harassment; some cases predate his tenure as chief. Cases already judged by the court remain in court records, and Aunt Dara is aware of the case details.Tags: [Police Conduct, Arrest Warrants, Legal Proceedings, Official Response]
"She keeps making provocative statements, repeatedly questioning officers even though she knows there are no charges, as all cases have been sent to the prosecutor," he said.Tags: [Police, Provocation, Legal Process]
Pol. Col. Chaiwat added that Aunt Dara has often acted this way but previously without media coverage. Now that media attention is present, it has become news again. Most of these cases have already been decided by the court, and officers do not interfere with judicial authority.Tags: [Media, Legal Cases, Police Conduct]
Asked whether subordinates who clashed with Aunt Dara could file personal complaints against her, Pol. Col. Chaiwat stated that police are not opponents of the public. While protecting one’s rights, people should not infringe on others’ rights. Before taking any action, subordinates consult him, and he supervises everything at the station. If citizens’ rights are violated, action can be taken, but currently, with many cases pending, there is no time for personal matters.Tags: [Police, Public Relations, Rights, Internal Consultation]