Flank by father Watanyu, left, and mother Rejwanna, right, Witthawat Thaokhamlue speaks during a news conference at a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Witthawat, 17, announced that he would leave the reality show after he set off a scandal as the new season of "Academy Fantasia" reality show began, when Internet users found he had posted strings of harsh criticism, some containing foul language, against Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on his Facebook status updates. His comments drew wide disapproval from many fans of the show, along with members of the public. (AP)

Witthawat Thaokhamlue, 2nd left, with father Watanyu, left, and mother Rejwanna, 3rd left, greet reporters during a news conference at a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Witthawat, 17, announced that he would leave the reality show after he set off a scandal as the new season of "Academy Fantasia" reality show began, when Internet users found he had posted strings of harsh criticism, some containing foul language, against Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on his Facebook status updates. His comments drew wide disapproval from many fans of the show, along with members of the public. (AP)