Torsak Chotimongkol insists he is 100% not involved in position-buying and has never confiscated phones. He says Parut has not assisted for a long time and denies having a safe house in Suthisan. He feels attacked because of his age. Meanwhile, Chatchat acknowledges that Torsak is discouraged but must keep fighting. Tags: [Politics, Allegations, Position-Buying, Bangkok, Suthisan, Public Figures]
On 6 June 2026 GMT+7, Torsak Chotimongkol, former chairman advisor to the Bangkok Governor, spoke to the media following MP Kris Potranan's exposé of the 'Agong' system. Torsak said, “The truth is the truth; society will see it for itself. But today, he didn't mention me, so I shouldn't respond. As for the close associate named Parut, I have many close people, so I don't know how to reply.”Tags: [Interview, Politics, Bangkok Governor, MP Kris Potranan, Agong System]
Reporters pressed further, noting that Kris referenced a 2023 interview by former Bangkok Governor Chatchat Sitthiphan about Parut Arahattamanus, a former district director who once assisted Torsak. Torsak said, “That was a long time ago, very old, from the beginning. Later, he had no involvement. As for lawsuits, legal teams are reviewing now. From today's statement, I see more caution. I believe campaigns should be constructive.”Tags: [Interview, Politics, Legal Matters, Bangkok, Campaigns]
Regarding Kris's claim that the 'Agong' system refers not to Torsak personally but to a system enabling position-buying, Torsak said, “Now they're creating an 'Agong AI'—talking about AI everywhere.” Kris also alleged that every time someone went to the safe house to discuss positions, phones were confiscated. Torsak denied this, saying, “No, not at all. During meetings, phones and LM Notebooks are allowed and used. I've been using the LM Notebook for over a year now, and everyone must use it.”Tags: [Position-Buying Allegations, Technology, AI, Meetings, Phone Confiscation]
When asked about the safe house, Torsak clarified, “There isn't one. Would I dare go? My wife is very strict. My home is in Suthisan; what kind of safe house would that be? Let's keep things constructive.”Tags: [Safe House Denial, Personal Life, Suthisan, Allegations]
Asked how Chatchat encouraged him, Torsak said, “We must trust the truth. The important thing in politics is that if we don't start from the truth, progress is difficult.”Tags: [Encouragement, Politics, Truth, Perseverance]
When asked if he worries about new evidence emerging, Torsak replied, “Politics is like this. I firmly assert 100% that I am not involved in position-buying. I've spoken openly in meetings and with department heads. Whoever spends money, that's their own matter.”Tags: [Politics, Position-Buying Denial, Evidence, Public Statements]},{