Law
Former Pheu Thai MP Sentenced in Futsal Court Corruption Case
The Supreme Court’s Appeal Division has sentenced former Pheu Thai MP Somying Buabut to three years and four months in prison for her role in a futsal stadium construction corruption scandal.
On August 25, 2026, the Supreme Court’s Appeal Division delivered a final verdict in a high-profile corruption case involving the construction of futsal stadiums. According to a report by Khaosod Online, Somying Buabut, a former Pheu Thai Party Member of Parliament for Amnat Charoen, was sentenced to three years and four months in prison.
The case, registered under number Om.Ath 2/2567 and finalized as Om.Ath 4/2569, involved multiple defendants, including former high-ranking education officials such as Chinapat Phumirat, the former Secretary-General of the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), and Adul Kongthong, the former Director of the Amnat Charoen Primary Educational Service Area Office. Private entities, including the GOOD Limited Partnership and TVN Technology, were also implicated in the proceedings initiated by the Office of the Attorney General.
For residents and expatriates, this verdict highlights the ongoing judicial scrutiny regarding public infrastructure projects in Thailand. While this case focuses on historical corruption, it underscores the government's commitment to prosecuting misuse of public funds. At this time, details regarding the specific appeals process for the other co-defendants or the immediate status of their incarceration remain to be confirmed by official court records. This report is based on information provided by Khaosod Online and does not constitute legal advice.