The government spokesperson urges the People’s Party to clarify the involvement of a Phuket MP in a nominee case, calling for the justice process to proceed after the MP missed three summonses from the DSI, fearing it could affect the case.
At 12:10 PM on 18 September 2026 at the Government House, Mr. Ekaphop Pianpiset, spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, spoke about the policy to combat nominees, grey capital, and illegal transactions, a key government agenda. He said the Prime Minister has directed that any illegal corruption discovered must be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted without exceptions or negotiations. He urged all sectors and political parties with members involved in illegal acts—whether nominee arrangements, money laundering, or other offenses—to bring those individuals under investigation into the justice system without concealment or cover-up.
When asked if he was referring to Mr. Somchat Techathaworncharoen, a Phuket MP from the People’s Party who has postponed giving testimony as a witness to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in a case involving nominee ownership of real estate and condominiums in Phuket, Mr. Ekaphop responded that all political parties must take responsibility for their members. Regarding the Phuket MP from the People’s Party, according to information known, the Ministry of Justice and relevant agencies have issued summonses three times, but the MP has delayed attending. Although this is his right, the involved political party and the MP should clarify the situation to the public and cooperate with investigative agencies to allow the inquiry to proceed. Otherwise, prolonged delays might lead to asset transfers or concealment, harming the investigation.