# Thailand Department of Special Investigation probes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thailand-department-of-special-investigation-probes > Updated: 2026-09-02T03:02:05.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Thailand’s Justice Minister, Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruthapol Naowarat, has addressed several distinct investigations conducted by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI). Initially, the Minister addressed DSI summons issued to People’s Party MPs, including Somchat Techthaworncharoen, regarding allegations of acting as nominees for foreign nationals in Phuket real estate ownership. He also noted an ongoing investigation into a forex-related case involving MP Phawut Pongwitthayaphanu. The Minister denied claims of political harassment, stating the DSI operates independently. Subsequently, the focus shifted to internal DSI disciplinary matters. The Minister announced the establishment of a committee to investigate two DSI officials following the arrest of former Pheu Thai candidate Pratwit Jaruratchakul, who was accused of soliciting bribes related to local government recruitment. Additionally, the Minister addressed a defamation lawsuit filed against him by lawyer Phattharaphong Supaksorn, stating he welcomes the legal proceedings to present facts. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Justice Minister Rutthapol addresses DSI bribery probe and defamation suit Thai Justice Minister Rutthapol Naowarat announced a disciplinary probe into DSI officials regarding a local bribery scandal and welcomed a defamation lawsuit filed against him by a lawyer. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/justice-minister-rutthapol-addresses-dsi-bribery-probe-and-defamation-suit ### 2026-08-28: Thailand Justice Minister addresses DSI probes into People's Party MPs Thailand's Justice Minister denied political bias as the DSI investigates a People's Party MP over Phuket land nominee allegations and continues a forex-related probe into another party member. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thailand-justice-minister-addresses-dsi-probes-into-peoples-party-mps --- Cite as: Thailand Department of Special Investigation probes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/thailand-department-of-special-investigation-probes