Politics Chuwit Kamolvisit Announces Political Comeback Amid Thai PM’s Leaked Call Scandal

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Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Thai politician Chuwit Kamolvisit has announced his return to politics amid a controversy involving a leaked audio clip of a conversation between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian ex-PM Hun Sen.

 

The recording, which surfaced on 18th June 2025, sparked widespread public debate and raised questions about the PM's experience.

 

Despite the uproar, Chuwit predicts that the Prime Minister will neither dissolve parliament nor resign. Commenting on the "Workers' News Talk off Air" programme, he highlighted that the incident reflects a lack of political experience. He criticised the conversation's tone, suggesting it portrayed Thailand as submissive to Cambodia.

 

The clip led to an urgent cabinet meeting, where the Prime Minister apologised to the public, clarifying that the discussion was merely tactical and affirming the unity between her government and the military.

 

Chuwit voiced his disappointment in the PM's handling of the situation and argued that this kind of political manoeuvring shows a need for stronger leadership. He commended the Bhumjaithai Party for using the crisis to differentiate itself and withdraw from the coalition government, aligning with the military instead.

 

Furthermore, Chuwit encouraged other coalition parties to reconsider their stance in supporting a Prime Minister who he perceives as lacking maturity.

 

Based on his political experience, he believes the PM will resist calls to resign or dissolve parliament unless public protests force her hand.

 

Chuwit also revealed plans to re-engage in politics with the Rak Thailand Party, aiming to offer a clear patriotic alternative. After a successful liver transplant, he is ready to return to the political scene, determined to contribute to the nation.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Rath 2025-06-20

 

 

[Jim Blue]

Love this guy !

[roo860]

Legend!!!!!!!!!!!

[ChrisY1]

Oh...amazing! Recovered from terminal cancer....Thai theatrics at it's best: Bangkok Post Aug 2023.... Dying Chuvit devotes final days to exposing crime ...

 

[Hunz Kittisak]

I thought this chap got terminal cancer? 

[Cornish Pasty]

Back from the grave???

 

What times Sondhi waking up?

 

Mark.

[Callmeishmael]

Chuwit rises from the grave!  I just love Thai politics.

[motdaeng]

24 minutes ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

I thought this chap got terminal cancer? 

 

does he have the same doctors as teflon toni ... the ones who brought him from his deathbed back to being a perfectly healthy person? teflon toni who promised not to interfere in politics anymore because he just wanted to spend time with his grandchildren... aren't his grandchildren actually in a school in the uk? 

[JimHuaHin]

He could do no worse than most of the current selfish political parties in Thailand.

[edwinchester]

1 hour ago, motdaeng said:

 

does he have the same doctors as teflon toni ... the ones who brought him from his deathbed back to being a perfectly healthy person? teflon toni who promised not to interfere in politics anymore because he just wanted to spend time with his grandchildren... aren't his grandchildren actually in a school in the uk? 

A year and a half ago he went to the UK to receive treatment for his liver cancer.

[FritsSikkink]

3 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Oh...amazing! Recovered from terminal cancer....Thai theatrics at it's best: Bangkok Post Aug 2023.... Dying Chuvit devotes final days to exposing crime ...

 

Liver cancer, then liver transplant.

[billd766]

Just another loud mouthed has been, full of broken promises.

[Nickcage49]

He’ll never die.

[JMonroe]

I thought he was close to death? It would be great if he' s not.

[John Drake]

Heartening news. Hope he is successful. Maybe the only person out there capable of any meaningful reform.

[TheFishman1]

The guy knows where all the dirt is TIT

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Chuwit also revealed plans to re-engage in politics with the Rak Thailand Party, aiming to offer a clear patriotic alternative.

A true alternative or just another spanner in the works.... Thailand needs real change, not more of the same.