Tawi to Phatthalung for MP Shooting Probe After Funeral

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Minister Tawi inspects Phatthalung to investigate the attempted assassination of an MP, coinciding with his attendance at a funeral for a former provincial official.

•Minister Tawi Sodsri visited Phatthalung on April 11, 2026, to preside over the funeral rites for Jamnal Muean-dam, former Deputy Secretary of the Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre.
•The visit is notable as it follows the attempted shooting of MP Kamolsak Leewamae on March 20, 2026.
•Intelligence suggests a potential connection between the MP shooting suspects and individuals in Phatthalung.
•Tawi's presence is seen as an effort to personally monitor the progress of the investigation into the MP's shooting.

Overview

•On April 11, 2026, Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsri traveled to Phatthalung to preside over the funeral rites for Jamnal Muean-dam.
•Jamnal Muean-dam was the former Deputy Secretary of the Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre (DEPA) and held significant roles in resolving southern unrest.
•The visit by Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsri is also a follow-up to the attempted shooting of MP Kamolsak Leewamae on March 20, 2026.
•Investigations indicate a possible link between the perpetrators of the MP shooting and individuals within Phatthalung province.
•Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsri engaged with local officials and residents, offering condolences and encouragement to the bereaved family.
•The presence of the Democrat Party leader in Phatthalung is attracting attention as he is expected to closely follow the progress of the MP shooting investigation.
•There are public calls for the mastermind behind the shooting to be swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.

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Key Entities

Person

Tawi(ทวี)

Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsri, an MP and leader of the Democrat Party, who visited Phatthalung to follow up on an MP shooting case.

MP Kamolsak(สส. กมลศักดิ์)

MP Kamolsak Leewamae, who was the victim of an attempted shooting incident.

Jamnal Muean-dam(จำนัล เหมือนดำ)

Former Deputy Secretary of the Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre (DEPA) who passed away.

Kamolsak Leewamae(นายกมลศักดิ์ ลีวาเมาะ)

The MP for Narathiwat Constituency 5 and a member of the Democrat Party, who was the subject of an attempted shooting.

Place

Phatthalung(พัทลุง)ℹ️

The province Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsri visited to investigate an MP shooting case and attend a funeral.

Wat Tha Sam Phao Tai(วัดท่าสำเภาใต้)

The temple in Phatthalung where the funeral rites for Jamnal Muean-dam were held.

Organization

DEPA(ศอ.บต.)

The Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre, an organization where the deceased Jamnal Muean-dam served as Deputy Secretary.

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาชาติ)ℹ️

The political party to which MP Kamolsak Leewamae belongs, and whose leader, Tawi, visited Phatthalung for the investigation.