No Holds Barred – Victim Loses Patience and Files Charges Against Alleged Mastermind
Narathiwat MP Kamolsak Leewamaue, who survived an assassination attempt, filed charges against alleged masterminds after believing the official investigation stalled, citing evidence of involvement by high-ranking military officials from th
In a rare turn of events, Kamolsak Leewamaue, Narathiwat MP from the Pheu Chart Party, who survived an assassination attempt with M-16 gunfire, has taken matters into his own hands. He has personally collected evidence to pursue charges against those responsible, fearing the case might be compromised or have its scope artificially limited.
The Regional Police Region 9 and Narathiwat Police initially handled the case aggressively, leading to charges against five shooting suspects. All five were apprehended, but Leewamaue believes the investigation stalled before reaching the masterminds and whoever hired the gunmen.
The alleged shooter, former naval officer Wirojon Ketmunee, claims he acted alone out of personal grievance with Leewamaue, who had served as a defense lawyer. However, Leewamaue and observers find this explanation implausible, especially given that a government vehicle from the Prime Minister's Office was allegedly provided to the shooting team, which included both former and current military personnel.
Frustrated by what he views as a stalled investigation, Leewamaue—serving as the victim—has filed additional charges based on evidence compiled by his party's working group. The evidence reportedly implicates higher-ranking military officials from the Prime Minister's Office, including both admiral and captain-level officers.
The Pheu Chart Party's leader, former national police superintendent Tawee Sodsong, has lent credibility to the party's investigative work. Leewamaue's direct filing of charges is expected to push the case forward despite any potential obstacles or pressure, preventing powerful interests from suppressing the investigation.
