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Political firestorm as parliament votes to withhold MP wanted by DSI police over organised crime probe
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Parliament voted 308-126 to block a DSI move against Songkhla MP Chonnapat Naksua in a gambling probe linked to billions of baht. Rangsiman Rome blasted the decision, warning it shields serious allegations and risks undermining justice.
Key facts
- Parliament voted 308-126 to block a DSI move against Songkhla MP Chonnapat Naksua in a gambling probe linked to billions of baht
- A political firestorm erupted on Friday after MPs voted 308-126 to block a Department of Special Investigation bid to question Kla Tham Party MP Chonnapat Naksua in an online gambling probe linked to billions of baht and allegations of
- House blocks DSI request to question Chonnapat as Parliament delays action until the July recess
- Rome says vote damages public trust as MPs reject request tied to online gambling allegations
- MP warns that organised crime and gambling networks gain from parliamentary protection
- Rome urges border surveillance and advance planning to prevent any possible future escape
Summary
A political firestorm erupted on Friday after MPs voted 308-126 to block a Department of Special Investigation bid to question Kla Tham Party MP Chonnapat Naksua in an online gambling probe linked to billions of baht and allegations of police protection.
People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome on Friday launched a strong attack on a House of Representatives decision that blocked a Department of Special Investigation (DSI) request to question Kla Tham Party MP Chonnapat Naksua in a major online gambling investigation.