DSI to Summon People's Party MP Over Foreign Share-Holding Claims

The Department of Special Investigation is investigating allegations that a People's Party member of parliament held shares on behalf of a foreign national. The agency plans to summon the individual to provide information, submit documents, and clarify whether they engaged in illegal nominee shareholding in Phuket. On August 19, 2025, Brigadier Warrant Officer Voranun Srilum, head of the Consumer Protection Division and DSI spokesman, revealed that financial writer Manthanee Tantisuk had shared media clips referring to the People's Party MP whom DSI planned to summon for factual clarification. The investigation stems from allegations that a People's Party member may have violated nominee shareholding laws in connection with a company registered in Phuket. DSI will summon all related parties to provide facts and documents clarifying whether the individual held shares for a foreigner; case details cannot be disclosed at this stage. Srilum explained that the DSI process has two phases: first, investigation of complaints or allegations potentially constituting special offences; the DSI does not wait for formal complaints but must follow criteria set by the Special Cases Investigation Act of 2004 before accepting a case as a special matter. Currently in the investigation phase, if findings show the case meets legal criteria, it will be accepted as a special case for further investigation. If criminal elements are found but criteria are not met, DSI will refer the matter to relevant agencies such as police or the National Anti-Corruption Commission.