Lawyer Natthawut misses police appointment, bail forfeited

Matichon•Politics•11d ago

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Thong Lo Police forfeited 45,000 baht bail after lawyer Natthawut Wongniem failed to appear for a prosecutor transfer.

•Natthawut Wongniem failed to appear at Thong Lo Police Station as scheduled.
•Thong Lo Police forfeited a 45,000 baht bail amount.
•The case concerns an assault that occurred in front of Thong Lo Police Station on September 4, 2026.
•Police are preparing to issue a summons on the afternoon of October 2, 2026.

•An assault case occurred in front of Thong Lo Police Station on September 4, 2026.
•Somchai Srisutthiyakorn posted an update on the case on Friday, October 2, 2026.
•Thong Lo Police scheduled Natthawut Wongniem to appear at the station to be sent to the prosecutor.
•Natthawut Wongniem did not attend the appointment.
•Thong Lo Police ordered the forfeiture of 45,000 baht in bail money from Natthawut Wongniem.
•Thong Lo Police are preparing to issue a summons on the afternoon of October 2, 2026.
•Thong Lo Police may request a court arrest warrant if Natthawut Wongniem fails to appear after the summons.
•If the 30-day timeframe is exceeded, the authority to indict must be approved by the Attorney General.

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Natthawut Wongniem(ณัฐวุฒิ วงศ์เนียม)

A famous lawyer and suspect in an assault case who failed to appear at the police station.

Somchai Srisutthiyakorn(สมชัย ศรีสุทธิยากร)

A former Election Commissioner who posted updates about the case on a Facebook page.

Attorney General(อัยการสูงสุด)ℹ️

The official whose approval is required for indictment if the 30-day timeframe is exceeded.

Thong Lo Police Station(สน.ทองหล่อ)

The police unit handling the assault case and managing the bail and summons for Natthawut Wongniem.