"Ice Rakchanok" expressed thanks to "Suchart" for agreeing to withdraw the defamation lawsuit. She revealed that the atmosphere during the court discussion was positive and mutual understanding was reached. She apologized to all parties for using language that caused impact and affirmed she will continue her duties as a Member of Parliament (MP). The tags are [defamation case, apology, court discussion, Member of Parliament, Suchart Chomklin]
On 3 July 2026 at the Thaling Chan Criminal Court, a hearing was scheduled in the case between Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, as plaintiff, and Ms. Rakchanok Srinok, or Ice, MP of the People’s Party and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Budget Oversight Commission, as defendant. The case involved defamation by advertisement, stemming from Ms. Rakchanok’s allegation that Mr. Suchart became minister through election fraud following the 8 February election. The tags are [court hearing, defamation lawsuit, Suchart Chomklin, Rakchanok Srinok, election fraud allegation]
After leaving the courtroom, Ms. Rakchanok gave a media interview. Before the interview, a minor dispute arose when Mr. Suchart's lawyer approached the interview area requesting to wait for an observer and to listen in. Ms. Rakchanok asked the lawyer to move away, stating she did not want to be seen in the same frame as the opposing party’s lawyer. The tags are [media interview, courtroom dispute, lawyer, Suchart Chomklin, Rakchanok Srinok]
Ms. Rakchanok said that Mr. Suchart attended court as scheduled after previously missing a hearing, allowing both parties to talk inside the courtroom. Mr. Suchart stated he no longer pursued the case but mentioned that the news coverage and public reaction had affected his mother and children, especially his children who were teased at school. She apologized to Mr. Suchart, his mother, and children for the communication and media impact and thanked Mr. Suchart for deciding to withdraw the lawsuit. The tags are [court attendance, apology, media impact, Suchart Chomklin family, withdrawal of lawsuit]
When asked if the withdrawal had any conditions, Ms. Rakchanok said it was according to the mutual agreement reached in court. She issued an apology to Mr. Suchart’s mother and children and to the public if her language caused discomfort or offense, expressing regret to all parties. The tags are [withdrawal conditions, apology, mutual agreement, public statement, Suchart Chomklin]
Ms. Rakchanok confirmed that the discussion inside the court was positive, with both sides reaching understanding. No written apology was filed because the matter was resolved in the courtroom, and both wanted the process to end quickly to resume their duties. She affirmed she will continue her work as an MP and commission chairperson. If Mr. Suchart chooses to pursue other legal actions, that is his right. The tags are [court discussion, resolution, apology, parliamentary duties, legal rights]
