Thai Deputy Prime Minister's Fall at Wat Pho: A Viral Video and Official Response

Prawit Wongsuwon's fall at Wat Pho sparks online amusement and concern. A video showing the Thai Deputy Prime Minister losing his balance and falling down the stairs at the historic temple on May 19, 2025, went viral. While many online found the incident humorous, others expressed concern for Wongsuwon's well-being. A spokesperson for his party, Palang Pracharath, stated that Wongsuwon only lost his balance slightly and was not seriously injured. "The video shows a brief moment of imbalance, not a significant fall," the spokesperson said. The incident highlights the public interest in the personal lives of political figures and the rapid spread of information through social media.