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MP Lawyers Allege Police Withholding Evidence in Murder Case

MP Lawyers Allege Police Withholding Evidence in Murder Case

Khaosod•Society•10d ago

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Legal team for MP Kamolsak alleges a senior police official is obstructing the investigation by withholding crucial mobile phone evidence in the MP's murder case.

  • •Lawyers for MP Kamolsak are preparing to lodge complaints with three police units over alleged obstruction.
  • •The core issue is the withholding of mobile phone and social media data from individuals involved in the murder case.
  • •This alleged withholding by a senior official is feared to weaken the case and potentially lead to acquittal.
  • •The legal team cites a lack of transparency and conflicting information regarding arrest warrants as further concerns.

Overview

  • •In early May 2026, the legal team and case followers decided to formally petition three police agencies.
  • •The legal team for MP Kamolsak will submit formal letters to the Commander of Narathiwat Provincial Police, the Commander of Provincial Police Region 9, and the National Police Office.
  • •Access to 'phone usage data' is considered a crucial obstacle in the investigation, hindering the connection of case circumstances.
  • •A senior police official in the Narathiwat office is reportedly managing 'raw data' and has strictly forbidden investigators from accessing it.
  • •This senior official claims the data has been requested from service providers but will only be attached to the investigation file at the very end.
  • •Lawyers express concern that without a complete overview of communication data, the case file may lack sufficient weight, potentially leading to dismissal in court.
  • •The withholding of evidence is cited as a delay tactic, with reasons given including adherence to PDPA regulations and orders from superiors.
  • •There is also noted suspicion surrounding the process of issuing arrest warrants, with conflicting information provided by sources within the Narathiwat Provincial Police.

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Key Quotes

Lawyers for MP Kamolsak
"We want all raw data, including phone numbers, Line apps, or Messenger, because without this information, the case will lack weight and could be dismissed."
เราอยากได้ข้อมูลดิบทั้งหมด ทั้งเบอร์โทร แอปฯ Line หรือ Messenger เพราะถ้าไม่ได้ข้อมูลส่วนนี้ คดีจะไม่มีน้ำหนักและอาจถูกยกฟ้องได้

Key Entities

Person

MP Kamolsak(สส.กมลศักดิ์)
The Member of Parliament for Narathiwat whose murder is the subject of the investigation.
Big Khaki(บิ๊กสีกากี)
A term used to refer to a senior police official allegedly involved in withholding evidence.
Kamolsak Leewamae(นายกมลศักดิ์ ลีวาเมาะ)
The MP for Narathiwat and victim of the murder case, whose legal team is pursuing the evidence.

Organization

Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police(ผบ.ตร.)ℹ️
The head of the Royal Thai Police, to whom the lawyers plan to appeal.
Commander of Provincial Police Region 9(ผบช.ภ.9)
The head of Provincial Police Region 9, a recipient of the lawyers' appeal.
Commander of Narathiwat Provincial Police(ผู้การนราฯ)
The head of the Narathiwat Provincial Police, a recipient of the lawyers' appeal.
Prachachat Party(พรรคประชาชาติ)ℹ️
The political party to which MP Kamolsak belongs.
Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward Office(ศชต.ภ.9)
The Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward Office, where a senior police official allegedly manages the withheld evidence.