Prime Minister Anutin explained that officials are already monitoring the situation following reports that shops in Huai Khwang district accept Chinese yuan in place of Thai baht. He said offenders are arrested almost daily, affirming that the government is suppressing all illegal acts and that all procedures follow the law.
At 14:50 on 3 June 2026 GMT+7, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul gave an interview at the Bhumjaithai Party regarding reports from tourists and local shops in Huai Khwang district indicating that shops accept payment in yuan instead of baht. He said that officials are already conducting regular inspections, and arrests of offenders happen nearly every day. They suppress illegal activities by influential groups, including seizing beaches for business and intimidating people. These actions are taken under the law, though those targeted sometimes claim harassment by authorities. He added that all actions proceed with fairness; innocent people return to work. Transfers to central positions aim to facilitate investigations and fact-finding, which is a normal process.