MP Idea Suchada received a mysterious phone call and declined to comment on her husband's shareholding in an online gambling website during her tenure as Secretary to the Minister of Digital Economy. She said locals have been very supportive and are awaiting the case outcome. She invited the media to a merit-making incense event in Chaiyaphum this evening.
At 09:25 on 22 October 2026, Ms. Suchada Sang Tansap, MP for Chaiyaphum from the Bhumjaithai Party, attended a meeting of the Communications, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy Commission at the House of Representatives. When reporters asked how locals in Chaiyaphum have been supportive, since there is a merit-making incense event this evening, Ms. Suchada replied, "Yes, I will invite everyone. The merit-making incense event is from 21-25 October 2026."
When asked how she plans to communicate with the locals, Ms. Suchada said that the people have been very supportive and believe they are waiting to hear the case outcome.
When asked whether her husband still held shares in the online gambling site during her time as Secretary to Minister Chaiyachon Chidchob of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, amid allegations of misuse of power, Ms. Suchada received a mysterious phone call and spoke on it until entering the commission meeting room, without answering any questions.
Reporters stated that at 09:30 today, the Legal, Justice and Human Rights Commission of the House of Representatives was reviewing agendas related to cracking down on online gambling websites and monitoring digital asset businesses. Ms. Suchada and her husband, Mr. Taiyang Sang, were invited to provide clarification but neither attended the meeting.
