Somchai Srisutthiyakorn to Petition Lawyers Council Over Revocation Delay

On August 18, 2026, Matichon Online reported that Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, a former Election Commissioner, intends to visit the Lawyers Council of Thailand this coming Friday. The purpose of his visit is to formally inquire why the council has not yet publicly announced a resolution regarding the revocation of the professional license of lawyer Suchart Chansiri, also known as 'Ice.'

This development follows social media activity where Suchart shared posts using the hashtag #ศีลเสมอกัน (People of equal morality). Somchai’s inquiry highlights public interest in the regulatory oversight of legal professionals and the transparency of the Lawyers Council’s disciplinary processes.

For residents and expatriates in Thailand, this situation underscores the ongoing scrutiny of professional conduct within the legal sector. While the Lawyers Council is the primary body responsible for regulating legal practitioners, the delay in announcing the resolution has prompted questions regarding administrative accountability.

It remains to be confirmed whether the Lawyers Council will provide a formal response to Somchai’s inquiry or if they will release the status of the license revocation following his visit. As this is an ongoing administrative matter, those involved in legal proceedings or seeking legal counsel should monitor official announcements from the Lawyers Council of Thailand for any updates regarding the status of specific practitioners.