 The allegations were taken up by several prominent critics, including leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy, constitution drafter Chai-anan Samudavanija, Senator Sophon Supapong, writer Pramote Nakornthab, and Democrat leader Thaworn Senniam.None of the accusers provided any evidence to back up their allegations.Sondhi noted that his source was a Thai Rak Thai worker who had recently "defected."