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Billionaire Natthawut Forfeits Bail, Faces New Summons Over Assault

Billionaire Natthawut Wongniam has forfeited a 45,000‑baht bail after failing to appear for police proceedings over an assault allegation involving former Election Commission member Somchai Srisutthiyakon. Police say they will issue a new summons and may seek an arrest warrant if he does not comply. The incident originated from a scuffle at Thong Lor Police Station that left Somchai injured.

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Billionaire Natthawut Wongniam forfeited a 45,000‑baht bail after failing to appear for police proceedings, leading authorities to confiscate the money and prepare another summons. If he does not comply, police may seek an arrest warrant, which would exceed the 30‑day limit and require approval from the Attorney General to prosecute. The case stems from an incident at Thong Lor Police Station where Natthawut shoved Somchai Srisutthiyakon, causing him to fall from his bike and sustain injuries in front of media and officers. Somchai, a former Election Commission member, filed a complaint and has vowed to see the case through, indicating he may add bullying and gender‑discrimination charges. In a recent Facebook post, Somchai said that on September 4, 2026 the assault occurred, and as of October 2, 2026 the one‑month deadline for police to finish the investigation and forward the case to the prosecutor is approaching. Police said Natthawut had been summoned to be handed over to prosecutors but did not show, so they have seized the bail and will issue another summons this afternoon; continued non‑appearance could lead to an arrest warrant.

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