Court Grants Bail to Two Navy Officers in Shooting of MP Kamlasak; Suspects Vow to Fight Case
Two navy officers charged with shooting Pheu Thai MP Kamlasak Leewamoh in Narathiwat were granted 200,000-baht bail each after intensive questioning, though authorities had opposed their release citing flight risk.
The Narathiwat Provincial Court approved temporary bail for two naval officers charged in the shooting of MP Kamlasak Leewamoh from Pheu Thai Party's 5th District of Narathiwat. After Lieutenant Montri Toh-prasert and Petty Officer Detcho Rattanaphun underwent intensive questioning lasting over five hours, authorities submitted a detention request to the provincial court with a recommendation against bail, citing flight risk and potential witness tampering. The court ultimately granted temporary release on 200,000 baht bail, determining that both suspects had voluntarily appeared as summoned and showed no initial flight risk. They were ordered to report to the court as scheduled and comply strictly with all conditions.
