Chaiyachana denies slapping the Deputy Superintendent at a funeral, stating they are as close as family and suspects political harassment to discredit him.
On 12 August 2026, Chaiyachana Dechadecho, party-list MP and deputy leader of the Democrat Party overseeing the southern region, issued a statement denying allegations linked to a former minister from a prominent Nakhon Si Thammarat family who was accused of slapping the Deputy Superintendent of Thung Yai Police Station during a funeral. He confirmed this was untrue and that there was no reason for such an act.
Chaiyachana expressed surprise at the rumors, noting that the Deputy Superintendent is someone he respects and is close to, like family. They had recently met at a funeral on 11 August, where they greeted each other and took family photos as usual. The claim that he assaulted the officer over campaign support is completely false, as their interactions are typically friendly and playful among close associates.
He added that the news might be intentionally aimed at discrediting or politically harassing him. He urged that political conduct should be based on factual reporting. After the rumor surfaced, he spoke by phone with the Deputy Superintendent, who was also confused by the allegations and confirmed that no violent incident had occurred.