Thai Examiner
Parliament to decide on DSI request to quiz Songhla MP Chonnapat who police link to organised crime
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Thai parliament faces explosive vote on MP Chonnapat Naksua as DSI seeks summons over alleged billion-baht gambling network. Organised crime claims, immunity rules and a high-stakes May 28 decision will determine whether questioning begins now or is delayed until July when the parliamentary session ends.
Key facts
- If Parliament rejects request, DSI must wait until the session ends on July 11th when immunity expires
- Thai parliament faces explosive vote on MP Chonnapat Naksua as DSI seeks summons over alleged billion-baht gambling network
- Case linked to alleged billion baht gambling network as MP Chonnapat faces immunity vote
- Importantly, the matter has been placed on an urgent agenda for May 28, 2026.
- On May 27, 2026, Police Lieutenant Colonel Yutthana Praedam submitted the request letter
- Ministry of Justice source confirms urgent request and parliament session immunity rules
Summary
Thailand’s parliament faces a decisive vote on Thursday that will determine whether a sitting MP is immediately summoned in a major criminal case tied to an alleged billion-baht online gambling network. The Department of Special Investigation has formally asked to question Kla Tham Party MP Chonnapat Naksua of Songkhla, but his parliamentary immunity blocks action during the current session.
The Thai parliament is expected to vote on Thursday on whether to approve or reject an action involving Kla Tham Party MP Chonnapat Naksua from Songkhla. The decision follows a formal request from the Department of Special Investigation.