Parliamentary Committee Investigates Attempted Assassination of MP Kamolsak Leewamoh

On November 5, 2026, Rangsiman Rome, chairman of the House Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights, addressed the media regarding the ongoing investigation into the attempted assassination of Narathiwat MP Kamolsak Leewamoh. Rome alleged that the firearm used in the attack has not been destroyed, contradicting previous official statements, and suggested that the Royal Thai Navy may have provided false information. He further expressed concerns regarding the integrity of the investigation, citing obstacles faced by the Region 9 police investigative team, including restricted access to phone records and the appointment of an unidentified individual to hold sensitive data. Additionally, Rome questioned the Department of Special Investigation's (DSI) decision to close the case, arguing it should have been treated as a special investigation. The committee has now formally summoned the Governor of Narathiwat to provide testimony, following previous failures to cooperate. For residents and visitors, this case highlights ongoing concerns regarding transparency and the rule of law in high-profile criminal investigations. It remains to be confirmed whether the committee's intervention will lead to the identification of the alleged masterminds behind the attack or if the investigation will be reopened as a special case.