Agriculture minister denies knowledge of swinging amid scandal

A high-ranking Thai government official accused of having an affair with a married woman after joining a swingers’ club, was identified as a member of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. The minister claimed he has no knowledge of this and even asked reporters to explain the meaning of “swinging” to him.

A Thai man, identified only as A, sought help from a social media influencer, Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet, after his wife and the government official broke swingers’ club rules. The official built a close relationship with A’s wife and bought her expensive gifts, leading to the breakdown of A’s marriage and family.

A founded the club a decade ago and has been hosting annual gatherings since then. However, issues arose only after a specific official joined and breached the regulations.

According to ThaiRath, A personally screened each potential member before granting them entry. He would invite interested individuals to accompany him on trips or dine with him for consideration. In February, he personally approved the inclusion of the government official into the group.

As per the club’s regulations, A was required to be physically present or participate via video conference whenever his wife engaged in club activities. Due to his busy schedule, A acknowledged occasionally observing his wife and the official during these sessions.

A claimed that the club’s members include not only government officials but also high-ranking soldiers, police officers, business owners, and people involved in illegal activities. All members have left the group for safety reasons since the scandal hit the headlines.

It was later revealed that the mentioned government official was a senior member of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. So, Gun accompanied the Thai man to submit a complaint against the official at the ministry office yesterday, May 27.

Reporters from multiple news agencies today interviewed the Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow.

Thamanat stated that he was unaware of the matter and the complaint submitted to the ministry yesterday. He also claimed ignorance regarding the issue and admitted to not understanding the concept of swinging. Thamanat requested clarification from reporters regarding the term.

As of now, the identity of the government official involved has not been disclosed, and it remains uncertain whether they will face any consequences of his actions.

ORIGINAL STORY: Swing and miss: Cuckold husband takes legal swing at wife’s affair

A cuckold husband has taken legal action after discovering his wife had an affair with a high-ranking government official soon after the couple had joined a swingers’ club. The couple, married for 10 years, had entered the swinging scene to spice up their relationship, with strict rules to avoid emotional entanglements.

The husband, with activist Kan Jompalang, reported that he found incriminating chat messages between his wife and the official. These messages revealed an ongoing affair, with the pair exchanging intimate messages and gifts, including a BMW car.

Kan Jompalang disclosed that the couple had a mutual agreement to participate in swinging activities, with the wife choosing the partners and the husband always present during these encounters. The primary rule was that no further relationships should develop beyond these activities to preserve their family integrity.

The husband recounted that about three months ago, they had participated in a swinging session with a government official. Despite everyone understanding the rules, the wife and the official continued their relationship in secret. The husband discovered the chats, where his wife and the official expressed love and planned private meetings, which were against their agreed terms.

“I found messages where they called each other husband and wife and planned to meet secretly. This is a clear violation of our agreement and has destroyed our family.”

The husband stated that the affair had significantly impacted their marriage, with the wife behaving distantly and ignoring his calls. He attempted to confront her, but she dismissed his concerns. The situation escalated when the official bought a BMW for his wife, further deepening the betrayal.

“We had clear rules to prevent this kind of situation. My wife might be attracted to his wealth, which I can’t compete with. But this doesn’t justify their actions.”

The husband, feeling betrayed and hurt, sought help from Kan Jompalang to address the legal aspects of the case. Kan confirmed that they had consulted with a lawyer and planned to visit the official’s workplace in the afternoon to file a lawsuit and pursue disciplinary action against him.

“We will ensure that justice is served. This kind of behaviour is not only immoral but also illegal.”

The husband, who has been with his wife for 12 years, admitted that joining the swinging community was a youthful impulse. They engaged in such activities only once a year, always respecting the boundaries they set to avoid any emotional fallout.

“Things were normal for ten years. But this affair shows a blatant disregard for our rules and our marriage. I want the official to take responsibility for his actions.”

The husband emphasised that despite their unconventional lifestyle, their marriage was legally binding, and he intended to proceed with legal action to hold the official accountable for the infidelity and the subsequent turmoil in his family.

The case highlights the complexities and potential pitfalls of non-traditional relationships, especially when participants fail to adhere to mutually agreed guidelines. As the legal proceedings unfold, the husband hopes to find some resolution and accountability for the breach of trust that has shattered his family.