Anutin 'not blacklisted by ISOC'

ARMY RIPS MONARCHY MISUSE CLAIMS

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>>>The Royal Thai Army has denied claims that Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is blacklisted by the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) for exploiting the monarchy for political gain.

Army spokesman Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree yesterday dismissed the allegation as baseless and misleading. He said Anutin’s name appeared in an internal intelligence report not in a negative context, but rather in a manner supportive of the monarchy.

"The claim that Mr Anutin is on a blacklist for misusing the monarchy is simply untrue," said Maj Gen Winthai.

"In fact, the document mentions him in a positive light, citing his statement from August 2024 that he would not support any party or individual advocating amendments to Section 112 of the Criminal Code."

The controversy erupted after a parliamentary security commission meeting on Thursday revealed the existence of an Isoc document categorising individuals allegedly benefiting from royal references.