Chada explained giving money to elderly people during Songkran as a personal donation, stating it is a rightful act, not electioneering. He apologized to Ice Rakchanok after her teasing post saying, "To be rich, you must be my partner," and revealed his broad preferences, wanting someone who loves him.
21 Apr 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Chada Thaiset, Member of Parliament (MP) for Uthai Thani from the Bhumjaithai Party, clarified the case regarding images circulating about him giving money to elderly people during the Songkran festival of 2026, saying that the money was given to only a few elderly people through the Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), which is a Thai custom. During economic difficulties, he has done this for a long time, but never during election periods. He added that giving money at this time has no effect on the election, and since not many people come during Songkran, it is mainly a matter between children and elders. He has the legitimate right to give money, which comes from his own salary.
, Regarding Ms. Rakchanok Srinok, a party-list MP from the Prachachon Party, he said he was just joking and did not mean anything by it. He did not know whether she has a partner. If he said something inappropriate, it would look bad, but he himself is single. He also does not know if she is single, and if she is not, he apologized, saying it was just playful teasing between politicians. As for his relationship with Ms. Rakchanok, they know each other as MPs and work together on various committees.
When asked if they had discussed the post privately afterwards, Mr. Chada said that once the post was made, everything ended, and they have not met since. When asked about his type of partner, Mr. Chada simply answered, "My type is broad." When asked if Ms. Rakchanok fits that type, he declined to say, adding, "I can't say that. At that time, my type was broad; I just want someone who loves me. She said to love those who love you, not to love only those you love."
Regarding his health problems, where he previously mentioned he might not live to 70, Mr. Chada stated, that he has had neck bone issues for several months, almost over a year, which has been very painful. He also has ear calcium deposits and cannot lie down or support himself well when sleeping. He is currently undergoing physical therapy and is gradually improving. When asked whether this affects his ability to help the public, Mr. Chada confirmed it does not, saying that when he visits communities, he often forgets about his neck problem and sometimes even dances with them, enjoying the happiness of being with the people. He expects to recover in 2-3 weeks.
Additionally, Mr. Chada said that two days ago he was riding a motorcycle and slipped while getting off, hitting his foot on the bike, which caused him to lose a toenail. He noted that his luck might be poor lately, then concluded by saying, he wishes to encourage the government and all Thai people to fight the crisis of high oil prices. .