Watchara confronted the Attorney General, urging swift bankruptcy proceedings and requesting a court order for strict asset protection against Thaksin to recover 17 billion baht in tax debts before the statute of limitations expires in March 2027. A spokesperson revealed that the Attorney General has already formed a joint task force with the Revenue Department to investigate.
21 Oct 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Watchara Petchthong a former Democrat Party MP, submitted a letter to the Attorney General urging expedited bankruptcy proceedings against Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister, citing his duties as a citizen under Constitutional Articles 50 (2) and 10 to pursue seizure or attachment of assets to repay debt per the Supreme Court Tax Case Division ruling number 6890/2568, totaling over 17 billion baht.
Mr. Watchara stated that the defendant deliberately concealed and transferred shares to evade tax payments. With the statute of limitations expiring on 27 March 2027, he called on the Attorney General to promptly file for bankruptcy and request the court issue strict asset protection orders, empowering the bankruptcy trustee to manage assets under the Central Bankruptcy Court's control. This aims to prevent case delays beyond the debt enforcement period. He also demanded the Attorney General clarify publicly when the bankruptcy filing will occur and whether tax funds can be recovered and how much.
Meanwhile, Mr. Prayut Petchkhun, Director-General of the 4th Region Prosecutor's Office and spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office, accepted the letter and updated the case status. He said the Revenue Department sent the related letter to the Attorney General's Office on 30 September 2026, the last day of the former Attorney General's term. The following day, when Mr. Kowit Sripairoj assumed office as the current Attorney General, he immediately ordered the case file transferred to the Bankruptcy Court. The Bankruptcy Court Director then formed a working group led by the Deputy Director-General, including special prosecutors and case prosecutors. Two days ago, the prosecutor team held a case meeting with Revenue Department officials.
Mr. Prayut emphasized that the Attorney General's Office has not been idle in the 20–21 days since receiving the case. It is currently under review by the joint working group with the Revenue Department. Regardless of whether charges are filed, the Attorney General's Office will explain the reasons, facts, laws, and evidence to the public in due course. The letter submitted by Mr. Watchara will be officially received and forwarded to the Attorney General today.