"Ploy Talay," Deputy Government Spokesperson, refutes the shadow cabinet, emphasizing that solving Phuket's problems is making concrete progress. She confirms ongoing efforts to resolve issues continuously, denies the existence of a blue regime, and states that all actions are taken to address problems for the people of Phuket.
On 23 June 2026, Ms. Ploy Talay Laksameesangchan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, responded to the shadow cabinet of the People's Party. The party's MP for Phuket, Mr. Chalermpong Saengdee, had remarked during the shadow cabinet meeting about the transfers of civil servants in Phuket and the visits by the Minister of Interior. He claimed that Phuket's issues are not just about relocating the provincial governor, deputy governor, and the Commander of Provincial Police Region 8, but suggest the existence of a blue regime trying to deeply entrench itself in the area. Furthermore, Phuket's problems are not only individual but structural, involving influential figures deeply rooted in the local system.
Ms. Ploy Talay stated that it is undeniable that Phuket's problems, especially those involving influential figures, are deeply rooted and longstanding. The government, led by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, aims to solve these problems with tangible results. This is evident from the coordinated efforts of all relevant agencies following the Prime Minister’s directives. Recently, the Royal Thai Police deployed officers to Phuket and found 10 companies acting as nominees holding 4 land plots totaling 2 rai, 1 ngan, and 50.5 square wah valued at approximately 116 million baht. The court approved arrest warrants for 12 foreigners and 13 warrants in total. Additionally, 39 companies with majority foreign shareholders were found holding 52 land plots totaling about 12 rai, 2 ngan, and 62.5 square wah valued at approximately 115 million baht. The court also approved 29 search warrants. Combining both groups, there are 56 land plots covering 15 rai and 13 square wah, worth about 231 million baht.
Moreover, the government has shown serious commitment to resolving these issues. Both the Prime Minister and the Deputy Minister of Interior have continuously visited the area to drive problem-solving efforts. They are not merely creating appearances nor ignoring the issues at any level, including powerful figures. If investigations find legal violations, strict prosecution will follow without exceptions. All work proceeds step-by-step through integrated cooperation across all government agencies at every level. Regarding the transfers of the provincial governor, it is clear these moves aim to improve problem-solving for the benefit of Phuket's residents, not to position officials for political parties. She reiterated there is no blue regime as baselessly alleged by the People's Party for political gain. The government challenges anyone with evidence of extortion or mafia activity to submit it, promising to take full legal action without leniency against anyone.