"Rutthaphon" Defers to DSI on "Phawut's" Forex Case Explanation

Thairath•Politics•19d ago

Reader Briefing

The Minister of Justice, Rutthaphon, has stated that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has interviewed approximately 100 victims in the Forex case and believes sufficient evidence has been gathered, with a report expected before the parliamentary session concludes.

•Minister of Justice Rutthaphon Naovarat announced progress in the Forex case, including interviewing 100 victims.
•Evidence and financial transaction details are reportedly sufficient for the investigation.
•The Ministry anticipates completing an update before the parliamentary session ends on July 11, 2026.
•The credibility of MP Phawut Phongwitthayapanu's explanation to the DSI has been deferred to the DSI for assessment.

Overview

•On July 8, 2026, at 08:50 AM, Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthaphon Naovarat spoke to the press at Government House regarding the Forex case.
•Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthaphon Naovarat confirmed that approximately 100 victims in the Forex case have been interviewed by the DSI.
•Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthaphon Naovarat stated that evidence and transaction details for the Forex case are substantial.
•Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthaphon Naovarat indicated that a report on the Forex case may be completed before the parliamentary session closes.
•The delay in reporting on the Forex case is due to the ongoing process of interviewing victims and gathering evidence.
•Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthaphon Naovarat deferred the question of whether MP Phawut Phongwitthayapanu's statement was credible to the DSI.
•The DSI is expected to provide an update on the number of witnesses interviewed and information received in the Forex case.
•The parliamentary session is scheduled to conclude on July 11, 2026, with the Forex case update anticipated by this date.

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Key Quotes

พล.ต.ท.รุทธพล เนาวรัตน์

"Deferring the issue of whether "Phawut's" explanation is credible to the DSI to answer."

โยน ปม “ภาวุธ” ชี้แจงฟังขึ้นหรือไม่ ให้ดีเอสไอตอบ

Key Entities

Person

Rutthaphon(รุทธพล)

Minister of Justice of Thailand, who commented on the progress of the Forex case.

Phawut(ภาวุธ)

Member of Parliament whose explanation regarding the Forex case is being reviewed by the DSI.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthaphon Naovarat(พล.ต.ท.รุทธพล เนาวรัตน์)

Minister of Justice, who provided an update on the Forex case investigation.

Mr. Phawut Phongwitthayapanu(นายภาวุธ พงษ์วิทยภานุ)

A Member of Parliament, listed by party roster, who appeared before the DSI regarding the Forex case.

List-named MP, People's Party(สส. บัญชีรายชื่อ พรรคประชาชน)

An elected official whose affiliation is with the People's Party, who is involved in the Forex case.

Organization

DSI(ดีเอสไอ)

Department of Special Investigation, responsible for the ongoing Forex case investigation.

Department of Special Investigation(กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ)

The government agency investigating the Forex case.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)

The legislative body expected to conclude its current session on July 11, 2026.