Justice Minister denies whitewashing Bhumjaithai MP spouse case
Justice Minister Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthapon Naowarat addressed media at Bangkok Government Building on Oct 22, 2026, confirming DSI probe.
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- Justice Minister denies any whitewashing in Bhumjaithai MP husband's case
- DSI reviews accepting online gambling and scammer links as special case
- Key witnesses from opposition and other parties invited to testify
- Minister stresses political affiliation offers no immunity under the law
Justice Minister Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthapon Naowarat has firmly rejected allegations of a cover-up regarding the legal case involving Mr. Taiyang Zhang, husband of Ms. Suchada Sang Tanthatrp, a Bhumjaithai Party Member of Parliament for Chaiyaphum province. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is currently evaluating whether to take on the case as a special investigation due to alleged connections with online gambling networks and scammer syndicates, sparking public concern over potential impunity.
The statement was delivered at 09:00 AM on October 22, 2026, at the Government Building in Bangkok. Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthapon addressed reporters to alleviate public skepticism regarding whether political influence could help the suspect evade justice, assuring that investigative bodies are operating with thoroughness and impartiality.
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The Justice Ministry's prompt clarification on high-profile cases involving political figures highlights the critical need for institutional transparency in Thailand's judicial system. As cybercrime and online gambling networks remain major public concerns, involving multi-party witnesses serves as a crucial mechanism to maintain public trust in independent investigations.
The Minister further elaborated that the DSI's investigative approach has not relied solely on input from the accused party's side. Investigators have proactively reached out to key political figures across different parties to serve as witnesses and provide comprehensive context for the case dossier.
Among those invited to contribute information to the inquiry are Mr. Sirichoke Sopha, a former Democrat Party MP for Songkhla province, and Mr. Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP from the People's Party, both of whom have provided valuable statements to support the ongoing fact-finding process.
"We did not only receive testimonies from Ms. Suchada's side, but also invited both Mr. Sirichoke and Mr. Rangsiman Rome to provide information."
Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthapon Naowarat
Concluding his remarks, Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthapon reiterated that regardless of membership in the Bhumjaithai Party or any coalition faction, no individual can escape legal accountability once a case enters the formal judicial pipeline, assuring strict adherence to the rule of law.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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