"Rome" rejects the prosecutor's decision not to charge one suspect in the attempted shooting of Kamolsak, pointing out that all evidence concerning the person, vehicle, and weapon originates from state officials. He plans to summon the governor of Narathiwat and press the issue of military and police collecting data on two million phone numbers daily.
On 18 July 2026, Rangsima Rome, party-list MP and deputy leader of the Prachachart Party, speaking as chair of the Legal, Justice, and Human Rights Committee, commented on the progress of the investigation into the attempted shooting of Kamolsak Liwamo, Narathiwat MP from the Prachachart Party. He expressed disappointment that prosecutors chose not to charge some suspects, criticizing the case file and the haste in decision-making. He stated that on 24 July, he will visit Sattahip District, Chonburi Province, to inspect the destruction of 39 firearms to verify if the destruction truly occurred.
He added that the Narathiwat governor must be summoned to provide information to the legal committee, after several invitations were ignored. On 11-12 August, he plans to visit Narathiwat Province again to discuss the case in detail, emphasizing that the attempted shooting of Kamolsak is significant—not just an attack on an individual. Although the Internal Security Operations Command claims it is not a security case, the committee insists it is a vital security matter affecting not only Kamolsak or his voters but also the resolution of ongoing conflicts in the area, potentially undermining public confidence in the state.
"The shooter is a state official, the vehicle is state property, and the weapon belongs to the state. This may lead to evidence being destroyed because state personnel are involved. This is unacceptable. We cannot conclude the case by charging only four individuals without including those who ordered the attack. Such an outcome is intolerable; otherwise, how can society trust the justice system?" Rangsima said.
Rangsima also highlighted another concern regarding the collection of two million phone numbers daily within areas declared under emergency measures. Fifteen to sixteen districts without such declarations still have data requests made at midnight. If this information leaks, the movements of police and military personnel would be fully known. Such operations may lack proper legal authority or exceed the powers granted. Therefore, explanations and appropriate answers are necessary, and it is essential to identify who is responsible for these violations.
Regarding the one individual among seven suspects whom the court decided not to prosecute, Rangsima views this person as a key figure linking to the masterminds behind the attack. Although the evidence is mainly from other suspects’ testimonies, this individual is crucial to connecting to those behind the scenes. Ending the case this way is unacceptable.