Somkid Prisananantakul

Somkid Prisananantakul is a prominent Thai politician and former minister who has served in various capacities within the government. He is known for his long-standing involvement in Thai politics and is the father of two active politicians, Pharadorn and Karaveer Prisananantakul. Recently, he was in the news for his critical views on the current political crisis in Thailand, particularly regarding the withdrawal of his party, the Chartthaipattana Party, from the government in response to a controversial audio clip involving national sovereignty issues. Somkid has voiced concerns about the legitimacy and maturity of the current leadership, advocating for a political reset to address the ongoing crisis.