Karn Sudarat clarified that the clip showing her wearing a gray jacket embroidered with the name "Phaothongthar" is an old video from a funeral event, so old that the deceased has probably ascended to heaven by now. She asserted that since leaving Pheu Thai, she has consistently worn Bhumjaithai party shirts, dismissing criticism questioning her confidence in the blue party.
At 15:20 on 19 Jan 2026 GMT+7. Ms. Sudarat Pitakpornpalop, known as Karn, candidate for MP of Ubon Ratchathani Constituency 7 representing the Bhumjaithai Party. She gave an interview after a clip surfaced showing her wearing a gray jacket embroidered with the Prime Minister's Office logo and the name "Phaothongthar Shinawatra, Prime Minister," while campaigning (read more:).Many people have asked why Karn Sudarat, Bhumjaithai MP candidate, still wears the "Prime Minister Phaothongthar" shirt.She responded that the truth is she used to be with the Pheu Thai Party and has many photos wearing their shirts but insisted this clip is old and asked everyone to look at her hair color. "It's an old photo, so old that the person who passed away has probably gone to heaven by now, probably at the funeral."
When asked if the account posting the clip was hers, Ms. Sudarat said many fan channels circulate such posts repeatedly. She confirmed that since leaving Pheu Thai, she has worn Bhumjaithai party shirts every day. Regarding rumors that she is currently uncertain about Bhumjaithai and hesitant to say which party she belongs to while campaigning, Ms. Sudarat firmly stated. "I always say I belong to Bhumjaithai. Even if I don’t say it now, people across the country already know I’m with Bhumjaithai. The local sentiment is currently positive." .