Law
Narathiwat Court Sentences Man to Five Years for Destroying Evidence in MP Shooting Case
A Narathiwat court has sentenced Sunthorn Phromphakdee to five years in prison without suspension for his role in destroying a vehicle used in an attack on a local MP.
On August 14, 2026, the Narathiwat Provincial Court delivered a verdict against Sunthorn Phromphakdee regarding his involvement in the destruction of a vehicle belonging to the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC). According to Khaosod Online, the vehicle had been utilized in an attempted shooting of Kamolsak Leewamoh, a Prachachat Party MP for Narathiwat.
The court found the defendant guilty of assisting others to evade punishment, concealing or destroying evidence of a crime, and receiving stolen property for profit. While the initial sentence was 10 years, the court reduced it to five years without suspension due to the defendant's confession. Additionally, the defendant has paid 233,580 baht in damages to the ISOC.
For residents and travelers in the region, this case highlights the ongoing judicial proceedings surrounding security-related incidents in the deep south. While the legal process has concluded for this specific individual, the broader investigation into the attack on the MP remains a matter of public record. It is important to note that this report is based on the court's recent ruling and the evidence presented in the case file. Further details regarding the primary perpetrators of the shooting have not been disclosed in this specific judgment, and the situation in the area remains subject to local security conditions.