Ruttapon revealed the process for summoning Phuket MP Somchat from the People's Party to clarify the Phuket nominee case, warning that if he fails to appear, a complaint will be filed. Meanwhile, in the Forex-3D case, 34 suspects—including Pawoot and Film Rattapoom—are scheduled to be sent to prosecutors this week.
On 22 September 2026 at the Government House, Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttapon Naowarat, Minister of Justice, discussed progress on issuing a third summons for Somchat Techataworncharoen, Phuket MP from the People's Party, as a witness in the case involving property ownership and the use of Thai nationals as nominees for foreigners in Phuket. He said Somchat intends to meet investigators on 28 September, and he believes Somchat will attend. However, if he does not, under Section 24 of the Special Case Procedures Act, a complaint must be filed with Thung Song Hong Police Station, which has jurisdiction over the Department of Special Investigation, for failing to comply with a summons.
For the main case, evidence must be gathered. If credible proof of wrongdoing is found, a request may be made to the House of Representatives to obtain custody for filing charges.
Regarding progress in the Phuket nominee case, Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttapon said the DSI has long collected evidence, including documents and various signals, sufficient to proceed.
Concerning the Forex-3D case that the DSI plans to indict this week, and whether prosecutors will include Pawoot Pongwittayapanus, a party-list MP from the People's Party, and Rattapoom Tokongsap, a former famous artist, Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttapon said they must be charged. There are a total of 34 suspects—10 legal entities and 24 individuals. The Director-General of the DSI has signed to forward the case to prosecutors and will schedule bringing the suspects to them.
When asked if prosecutors will indict in court that day, Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttapon said no. Prosecutors will review the case to decide on bail or temporary release according to their regulations, after which further evidence gathering will continue.