Arrest Warrant Issued for Prominent Businessman Nattawut Wongniam
The South Bangkok District Court has issued an arrest warrant for businessman Nattawut Wongniam following his failure to respond to three police summonses regarding assault and defamation charges.
According to a report by Khaosod Online, the South Bangkok District Court issued an arrest warrant (No. 257/2569) on November 4, 2026, for Nattawut Wongniam, a well-known lawyer and businessman. The warrant follows a legal complaint filed by former Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn. The charges stem from an incident on September 4, 2026, outside the Thong Lo Police Station, involving allegations of physical assault against an elderly person, property damage, and public defamation. Somchai Srisutthiyakorn stated that the suspect failed to appear for questioning despite receiving three separate police summonses. Consequently, the suspect's bail bond of 45,000 baht has been forfeited. For residents and travelers, this development highlights an ongoing legal dispute involving a public figure. While the warrant is active, the authorities have encouraged the public to report the suspect's location if spotted. It remains to be confirmed when the suspect will be apprehended or if he will surrender to the authorities to face the charges in court. The situation serves as a reminder of the legal processes regarding non-compliance with police summonses in Thailand.
