Japanese National Police Agency (NPA) calls on DSI executives and follows up on the progress of Ms Tomoko Kawashita murder case

On Monday, April 28, 2025, Police Major Yutthana Praedam, Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), assigned DSI Deputy Director-General Police Captain Wisanu Chimtrakool, as the DSI representative, along with Mr. Suwapich Manopas, Deputy Director of the Security Crime Bureau, Mr. Somroek Tangkharawakhun, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs and Transnational Crime Bureau, and relevant officials, to welcome Mr. Arijika Eguchi, Senior Commander, Organized Crime Control Division, National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan, and officials from the Embassy of Japan in Thailand. The visit to the DSI was to pay a courtesy call on the DSI executives and to follow up on the progress of the investigation into the murder case of Ms. Tomoko Kawashita in the Sukhothai Historical Park area.

During this visit to the DSI, the Japanese National Police Agency expressed its desire to receive additional Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) profile in the aforementioned case in order to compare the profile with the DNA database in Japan on an ongoing basis. Due to technological advancements, the DSI investigation team will conduct a new DNA test, as well as investigate and gather intelligence on issues related to individuals, objects, and locations where new hypotheses have been established. If any other information is required from Japan, cooperation will be coordinated with the Japanese National Police Agency.

Today's meeting reflects the good relationship and close cooperation between the two agencies, which will lead to the conclusion of criminal investigation and success in ensuring justice and the safety of the people of both countries.