Dr. Nattawut requests probe into Somchai and Panida

Post Today•Politics•7d ago

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Dr. Nattawut Wongniam filed a complaint with Thung Song Hong Police Station requesting a probe into Somchai Srisutthisayakorn and Panida Mongkolsawat.

•Dr. Nattawut Wongniam provided testimony to investigators on September 2, 2026.
•The complaint alleges Somchai Srisutthisayakorn had a conflict of interest when applying for Secretary-General of the Election Commission between February 26 and March 20, 2018.
•The investigation includes Panida Mongkolsawat's role in appointing Somchai Srisutthisayakorn as the 3rd Vice Chairperson of a subcommittee in 2026.
•The complainant requests investigations by the NACC, the Election Commission, and under the Criminal Code Section 157.

Overview

•On September 2, 2026, Dr. Nattawut Wongniam provided testimony and filed additional complaints at Thung Song Hong Police Station.
•The testimony followed an invitation letter dated August 24, 2026, sent by Pol. Lt. Col. Jessada Prayoonbutr.
•Dr. Nattawut Wongniam alleges Somchai Srisutthisayakorn applied for the position of Secretary-General of the Election Commission while still serving as an Election Commissioner between February 26 and March 20, 2018.
•Dr. Nattawut Wongniam requested a probe into Panida Mongkolsawat's involvement in appointing Somchai Srisutthisayakorn as the 3rd Vice Chairperson of the subcommittee studying MP and Senator election processes in 2026.
•Dr. Nattawut Wongniam expressed concern that the appointment could cause state damage regarding the payment of meeting allowances or compensation.
•The complainant requested the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), the Election Commission, and investigators to check for violations of the Criminal Code Section 157 and ethical standards.
•Somchai Srisutthisayakorn and Panida Mongkolsawat are considered innocent until a final judgment is reached as the case is currently in the fact-gathering stage.

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Key Entities

Person

Nattawut Wongniam(ณัฐวุฒิ วงศ์เนียม)

President of Aurelian Group and legal counsel for Suchart Chomklin.

Somchai Srisutthisayakorn(สมชัย ศรีสุทธิยากร)

Former Election Commissioner and 3rd Vice Chairperson of the subcommittee studying MP and Senator election processes.

Panida Mongkolsawat(พนิดา มงคลสวัสดิ์)

MP of the People's Party who was involved in the appointment of Somchai Srisutthisayakorn.

Suchart Chomklin(สุชาติ ชมกลิ่น)ℹ️

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.

Jessada Prayoonbutr(เจษฎา ประยูรบุตร)

Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Thung Song Hong Police Station.

Organization

Aurelian Group(AURELIAN GROUP)

The company where Dr. Nattawut Wongniam serves as President.

Thung Song Hong Police Station(สน.ทุ่งสองห้อง)

The police station handling the investigation and testimony.

Election Commission(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)

The body whose Secretary-General position Somchai Srisutthisayakorn applied for.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party of Panida Mongkolsawat.

National Anti-Corruption Commission(คณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตแห่งชาติ)

The body requested to investigate the legal violations.

Law

Criminal Code Section 157(ประมวลกฎหมายอาญา มาตรา 157)

The law under which the complainant requested an investigation.