Thai Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has become the subject of intense social media scrutiny following the circulation of photographs showing him wearing a high-value amulet. The amulet is reportedly linked to a senior monk who is currently at the center of a major fraud and sex scandal in Thailand.

The images in question date back to October 2023. At the time, Anutin was serving as the deputy prime minister and interior minister. According to reports from the local outlet ThaiRath, the photos were captured while Anutin was leading a delegation of Bhumjaithai Party members to a screening of the horror-comedy film 'The Undertaker.'

While the public display of amulets is common in Thai political and social life, the specific association with a figure currently facing criminal allegations has sparked significant debate online. Critics are questioning the judgment of a high-ranking official seen promoting an item connected to a controversial religious figure. As of now, Anutin has not issued a formal statement regarding the social media backlash or the specific provenance of the amulet. The situation highlights the ongoing intersection of religious influence, high-stakes politics, and the power of social media to revive past images to challenge current public officials.