Arrest Warrant Issued for Tycoon Lawyer Who Assaulted Ex-EC Member
Police have issued a nationwide arrest warrant for prominent lawyer and businessman Nathawut Wongniam after he jumped bail and ignored three summonses in an assault case against former Election Commission member Somchai Srisutthiyakorn. The alleged assault occurred outside Thong Lo Police Station in September 2026, leaving the elderly victim injured. Authorities are urging the public to report any sightings of the suspect.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Nathawut Wongniam, a prominent lawyer and multi-millionaire businessman, in the assault case involving former Election Commission member Somchai Srisutthiyakorn. On November 6, 2026, Somchai disclosed case progress against Nathawut, who faces charges of assaulting an elderly person causing injury and property loss, and reckless endangerment. The incident occurred in front of Thong Lo Police Station on September 4, 2026. After Nathawut jumped bail — forfeiting 45,000 baht — and refused to appear for three police summonses, the Phra Nakhon South Court issued arrest warrant No. 257/2569 dated November 4, 2026. The warrant has been distributed nationwide; anyone who spots him can alert police for immediate arrest. If he is abroad, the Department of Special Investigation will apprehend him upon re-entry.