A former student appeared with anger, revealing that Somkiat, a candidate for Suphanburi MP from the Prachachon Party, once punished children by hanging shoes around their necks in a humiliating manner, contradicting his campaign posts. Netizens reacted strongly again, criticizing him after he deleted comments to avoid backlash, demanding that the party investigate his qualifications and that he resign to take responsibility for his past.
On 2 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Somkiat Kukiatphumi, candidate for Suphanburi MP from the Prachachon Party, posted on Facebook campaigning that today, Director Somkiat visited Sri Prachant district, an area known as a stronghold of traditional politics for over 50 years. He said they were not there to challenge anyone.
Instead, they came to listen to the real lives of the people, hearing many problems, especially concerning the increasing elderly population each year, while the support system has yet to catch up with reality.
This is a clear signal that Suphanburi must rethink, innovate, and take better care of each other. Change can begin by having the courage to listen.
However, a member of the public asked the candidate, as a former "teacher," for his opinion on an incident where a "director" punished a 10-year-old student who had a foot injury and could not wear sneakers to school, instead wearing sandals. The director punished the child by tying the shoes with laces around the child's neck, forcing him to walk barefoot all day. The candidate replied that, as a former teacher, he felt uncomfortable about this incident. He said children that young deserve understanding and care, not punishments that harm them physically and mentally. Schools should be safe spaces that use reason, kindness, and respect for the child's dignity. Problems should be addressed through dialogue and support, not humiliating punishments. He believes Thai education should be based on understanding, not fear. He asked for support as candidate number 4.
The same member of the public then commented, "But why did you do that to me when I was a child? If this comment is really from Director Somkiat himself, I don't think such a comment would exist."
Later, another commenter agreed, saying, "I still remember this clearly. I had a similar experience, though with another person, not this one. So I understand the feeling."
Recently, these comments were deleted, prompting fierce responses such as: "If it’s true, an apology is needed, not deleting comments. If not true, just clarify. You chose the wrong way." "There must be clarification whether it’s true or not." "If it’s true, you should resign voluntarily to avoid harming the party." "You need to learn to face problems. The modern world values this, not deleting comments and hiding issues like the old generation. Young people won’t accept that." "Wow, deleting comments won’t work now." "Why delete, old man?" There were also tags of the Prachachon Party page with messages asking the party to review this information.