Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul expressed satisfaction with the police's acceptance of the policy to combat scammer crime. He also criticized the Orange Party (referring to a political party) for not listening to the words of Permanent Secretary Tum, who stated he would resign if involved in illicit activities, and called on other parties to take responsibility.

According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, commented on whether police had reported on whether there would be an expansion of the investigation into the network of politicians linked to scammers, following the arrest of a People's Party parliamentary candidate in Tak province. He stated that he had previously said he would keep names confidential, but that he was indifferent to whether anyone was arrested or not. He expressed satisfaction that the public was seeing scammers, illegal activities, transnational crime, and illegal gambling websites being cracked down on, demonstrating that the anti-crime agencies were fully implementing his policies.

When asked whether, following the earlier call by Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP from the People's Party, to hold government officials linked to illicit businesses accountable, and whether he would now call on the People's Party's leadership to take responsibility, Anutin replied that they should refer to what Jatuporn Buruspat, leader of the New Opportunity Party, said in a televised debate on January 17th.

According to reporters, during the debate, Mr. Jatuporn responded to a question from Mr. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, who asked what would happen if someone in the party were linked to illicit businesses. Mr. Jatuporn replied, "If it were me, the party leader would resign because he is the one who selected them."