Prime Minister Anutin said he was unaware of rumors about "green snakes," pointing out that Newin attends football matches in every province. Holding up a bottle of green oil, he joked, "Apply it and your head won’t swell," when asked about Thai League connections. He mocked accusations as "orange jumping to bite again," insisting he wasn't referring to anyone.
At 11:15 a.m. on 10 August 2026 GMT+7. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. He gave an interview at the Government House regarding rumors about green snakes joining the Blue Party. Anutin laughed and said, "Where did these green snakes come from?" When further asked about reports that 10 green snakes would join, Anutin exclaimed "Hoo!" while shaking his head and replied, "Come on, don’t ask that." Reporters pressed whether, given the rumors, it was necessary to use cobras now. The Prime Minister responded, "Just a joke. Green snakes, whatever that means—I don't know. It's just something the press said, but I haven't heard any such news."
Regarding the question about yesterday (9 August 2026) when photos appeared of Newin Chidchob, chairman of Buriram United, meeting with Mrs. Boonying Nitikanjana, Member of Parliament for Ratchaburi District 2 from the Kla Party, during a Thai League friendly match between Buriram United and Ratchaburi FC, which sparked the rumors, Anutin said they were just playing football and not to get involved. Newin attends matches in every province as the club chairman of Buriram United, while Boonying is president of Ratchaburi FC and must attend matches. It’s football season, and if not the main season, there are friendly matches to build camaraderie. When asked about the so-called Thai League connection, Anutin scoffed and held up a bottle of green oil to reporters, saying, "Only green oil here, apply it and your head won’t swell."
Regarding the question about head swelling and criticism from the People's Party, Anutin chuckled softly before answering, "Oh, here comes the biting again. I didn’t mention anyone at all. People need to be calm and mindful. I didn’t talk about anyone. So why do they jump to bite? I’m only talking about myself." When asked what he would say to those criticizing him, the Prime Minister said, "Stay calm and be mindful in everything you do."
About the morning sharing of a clip featuring Police General Achirawit Suphanphet, former Deputy National Police Chief, quoting teachings from Chavarat Charnvirakul, Anutin’s father, about knowing five things, Anutin said this was the origin of the phrase "live properly, stay calm, and wait patiently." He said he had said this before and it was not new. He mentioned he has been active on Facebook and social media for a long time, and that his friends often share it. He said some might mistakenly think he referred to certain people, but he never spoke about anyone else, only himself. When asked if his post implied anything, Anutin responded, "It's just a principle for living. What's wrong with that?"