DSI Requests Parliamentary Permission to Summon Chinnapat Nakasum for Online Gambling Investigation
The DSI seeks parliamentary permission to summon Songkhla MP Chinnapat Nakasum for questioning in an investigation into illegal online gambling operations involving transnational criminal networks. Parliament will vote on the request May 28
On May 23, 2569, it was reported that an emergency agenda item will be added to the parliamentary session on May 28, seeking approval under Article 125 of the Thai Constitution following an urgent letter from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to the Speaker of Parliament requesting permission to summon MP Chinnapat Nakasum of Songkhla province from the Palang Pracharath Party for questioning and testimony during the parliamentary session.
The letter, signed by Pol. Lt. Gen. Yutthana Praedham, director-general of the DSI, dated May 16, 2569, states that the Technology and Information Crime Division is investigating illegal online gambling operations without proper authorization under the Special Cases Investigation Act B.E. 2547 and amendments, which involve offenses committed outside Thai territory.
The Supreme Prosecutor's Office has assigned special investigation officers to proceed with the case and file charges against those involved in conspiracy and participation in transnational criminal organizations. The DSI has therefore submitted a letter to Parliament requesting permission to proceed under Article 125 of the Constitution during the current parliamentary session.
The agenda item has been placed as urgent business on May 28 for the assembly to consider whether to grant the DSI permission to summon Chinnapat for questioning and testimony in accordance with constitutional procedure and parliamentary rules. This process is necessary because MPs enjoy parliamentary immunity during sessions, and any action involving detention or interrogation requires prior approval from Parliament.
