The two politicians were charged in the same week that Yingluck faced the court on corruption charges related to a rice subsidy scheme, prompting some to wonder whether the charges are meant to silence Yingluck's supporters. 
Wanasiasa hawa wawili walifunguliwa mashtaka wiki moja wakati Yingluck alipofika mahakamani kujibu tuhuma za rushwa zinazohusishwa na mpango wa mchele wa bei nafuu, jambo linalowafanya watu kujiuliza ikiwa tuhuma hizo zinalenga kuwanyamazisha wafuasi wa Yingluck.