MP Somchart awaits DSI summons over Phuket nominee shares

MGR Online•Society•5d ago

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Phuket MP Somchart Techathaworncharoen is ready to cooperate with the DSI regarding allegations of holding nominee shares in real estate companies.

•The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is investigating Somchart Techathaworncharoen for alleged nominee shareholding in Phuket real estate.
•A summons was reportedly issued for Somchart Techathaworncharoen to provide information as a witness on August 31, 2026.
•Somchart Techathaworncharoen stated he has not yet received the official invitation letter or summons from the DSI.
•No formal charges have been filed against any individual at this time.

•The Security Crimes Bureau of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is investigating whether Somchart Techathaworncharoen acted as a nominee for foreigners in Phuket real estate and condominium holdings.
•The Security Crimes Bureau of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) issued a summons for Somchart Techathaworncharoen to testify as a witness on August 31, 2026.
•Somchart Techathaworncharoen stated via telephone that he is waiting for the official document from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) before meeting investigators.
•Somchart Techathaworncharoen asserted that his business operations do not involve transferring Thai land to foreigners.
•The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has not yet filed any formal charges against any person in this case.
•The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) seeks to verify the business model, duration of operation, and funding sources of the real estate rental business involving Somchart Techathaworncharoen.
•Somchart Techathaworncharoen declined to provide deep details regarding the shareholding allegations to avoid impacting the legal case.

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Somchart Techathaworncharoen

"In my business operations, not even a fraction of a square millimeter of Thai land has fallen into the hands of foreigners."

ในการดำเนินธุรกิจของตน ไม่มีแม้แต่เศษเสี้ยวตารางมิลลิเมตรเดียวของแผ่นดินไทยที่ตกไปอยู่ในมือของคนต่างด้าว

Somchart Techathaworncharoen(สมชาติ เตชถาวรเจริญ)

An MP for Phuket from the People's Party under investigation for nominee shareholding.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party to which MP Somchart Techathaworncharoen belongs.

Department of Special Investigation(กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ)ℹ️

The government agency, also known as DSI, conducting the investigation into nominee shareholding.

Security Crimes Bureau(กองคดีความมั่นคง)

The specific division within the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) handling the investigation.

Phuket(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️

The province where the real estate and nominee shareholding issues are located.

Land Code(ประมวลกฎหมายที่ดิน)

The law used to determine if the individuals involved committed an offense regarding land ownership.