Cyber police disclosed that regarding the Godd Dam Facebook page posting an alleged 7 million baht transfer slip to the Prime Minister, evidence is still being collected and no one has been charged. They warned that sharing the post risks legal violation, including for politicians involved.
At 2:30 p.m. on 26 Oct 2016 at the Technology Crime Suppression Division Headquarters in Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province, Pol. Lt. Gen. Thinkorn Rungmat, Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division, along with senior officers, addressed the case in which the Facebook page Godd Dam posted a slip claiming that a person transferred 7 million baht to the Prime Minister, allegedly as a 'tea fee.' Following orders to investigate, the Technology Crime Suppression Division assigned Division 4 and related agencies to handle the matter accordingly.
At this initial stage, no arrests have been made as the investigation is ongoing to carefully collect evidence and verify facts. In-depth information is still under review, and further official announcements will be made once the police have more complete data.
Regarding whether the Prime Minister will personally file a complaint, it depends on his discretion whether to delegate someone to provide information. Meanwhile, the police have proceeded according to legal procedures and existing evidence. So far, the Prime Minister has not assigned anyone specifically to act on his behalf.
When asked about accusations and why cases involving the Prime Minister are handled swiftly, Pol. Lt. Gen. Thinkorn said this issue impacts many aspects of national administration. Police must perform their duties impartially, including addressing widespread public concerns. The cyber police will act promptly within their legal role to handle matters affecting the public broadly, giving full attention to the people's distress.
When questioned about an individual named “Chairat,” a former Move Forward Party member whose name has circulated on social media and linked to the 7 million baht post, the commander said the police must first verify the true account owner and identify which posts constitute offenses. If individuals are confirmed to be responsible and wrongdoing is established, legal proceedings will follow separately for each case, including for those who share the posts. Sharing false original information publicly that causes confusion will carry the same legal liability as the original poster.
Asked whether politicians who share such messages face legal consequences, Pol. Lt. Gen. Thinkorn said, “Those who share or forward information must also be prosecuted.” He emphasized that the page owner is a real individual and so far only one person, not a group. Whether the posts reveal negative political attitudes requires examination of each post retrospectively, with evidence collection ongoing and coordination with relevant agencies to prevent escape.
Meanwhile, Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat confirmed rumors of arresting the male page owner are false. No one has been detained in connection with this case. Regarding speculation about detaining individuals mentioned on social media, no one has been held. Reports claiming arrest and transfer to Bang Khen Police Station for recording are untrue. However, the individual has exhibited behavior posting false information causing national confusion and damage to others, so police are verifying identity and pursuing arrest to prosecute.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat explained legal principles for prosecution fall into two main categories: 1. Personal offenses requiring a complainant to file charges for police to proceed; 2. Offenses under the Computer Crime Act or against the state, such as posts causing public panic or affecting national security, where police can file charges themselves.
He reiterated that no one has been arrested or summoned for special questioning in this case, and no detentions have occurred despite rumors. Preliminary checks with banks and relevant agencies found the alleged slip or information “does not exist.” Cyber police, working with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and security agencies, are rigorously collecting evidence to ensure fairness and transparency for all parties.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat warned the public and social media users that if they receive information implicating important figures or causing national confusion, they should listen carefully before believing or sharing. If the information is unlawful, those who share or disseminate it will face the same legal penalties as the original poster.