Tawae, Kamolsak Petition Committee on Shooting Case, Police Progress Lacking

Khaosod•Politics•12d ago

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Politicians appeal to a parliamentary committee over a stalled investigation into an assassination attempt, citing new evidence that suggests state involvement.

•MP Kamolsak Leewahmae, along with his party leader Tawae, has petitioned the parliamentary committee on law, justice, and human rights.
•They are seeking to identify the mastermind behind an attempt on Leewahmae's life, alleging the case has stalled despite new evidence.
•New evidence indicates the firearm used may belong to a government entity, possibly the Navy, and has reportedly been tampered with.
•Concerns are raised about potential obstruction and the failure of the investigation to reach beyond the apprehended perpetrators.

Overview

•On 4 June 2026, an investigation meeting was scheduled at the Parliament.
•Tawae accompanied Kamolsak Leewahmae to petition the Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights.
•The petition was filed due to the lack of progress in the investigation into the assassination attempt on Kamolsak Leewahmae.
•Kamolsak Leewahmae expressed concern about being 'cut short' rather than the case going cold.
•Kamolsak Leewahmae stated the reason for pursuing the mastermind involves state officials, state vehicles, and state-related firearms.
•New evidence suggests the firearm used in the shooting may be government property and shows signs of tampering.
•Kamolsak Leewahmae is concerned that the investigation may not reach the mastermind, especially given the alleged involvement of state officials.
•The Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights will question relevant agencies regarding the case.

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Key Quotes

Kamolsak Leewahmae

"The reason for pursuing the mastermind is that the accused are state officials, the vehicles used belong to state agencies, and the firearms are also related to state agencies."

สาเหตุที่ต้องตามให้ถึงตัวผู้บงการ เนื่องจากผู้ถูกกล่าวหาเป็นเจ้าหน้าที่รัฐ ยานพาหนะที่ใช้ก็เป็นของหน่วยงานรัฐ และอาวุธปืนก็เกี่ยวข้องกับหน่วยงานรัฐ

Kamolsak Leewahmae

"I am not afraid of it becoming quiet, but I am afraid of it being cut short."

ไม่กลัวเงียบ แต่กลัวจะถูกตัดตอน

Key Entities

Person

Tawae(ทวี)

Leader of the Prachachat Party and a member of the Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights, who accompanied Kamolsak Leewahmae to petition the committee.

Kamolsak(กมลศักดิ์)

Member of Parliament for Narathiwat for the Prachachat Party, who was the victim of an assassination attempt and petitioned the committee regarding the stalled investigation.

Mr. Rangsiman Rome(นายรังสิมันต์ โรม)

Member of Parliament for the People's Party and the chairman of the Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights.

Organization

Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights(กมธ.กฎหมายฯ)

A parliamentary committee of the House of Representatives that is reviewing the case of the assassination attempt on MP Kamolsak Leewahmae.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)

The legislative body where the Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights is situated.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party of Rangsiman Rome, who is the chairman of the Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights.

Prachachat Party(พรรคประชาชาติ)

The political party of Kamolsak Leewahmae and Tawae, which is involved in the petition regarding the assassination attempt.

Royal Thai Navy(กองทัพเรือ)

A government entity potentially linked to the firearm used in the assassination attempt on Kamolsak Leewahmae.

Place

Southern Border Provinces(จังหวัดชายแดนใต้)

A region referred to in the context of solving issues, highlighting the potential broader implications of the case.