Over 67 Million Baht Reserved for Ethnic People Siphoned by Corrupt Officials

[snoop1130]

Over 67 Million Baht Reserved for Ethnic People Siphoned by Corrupt Officials

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – Over 67 million baht believed to have been siphoned from the Department of Social Development and Welfare’s public funds in aid of helping ethnic people in Chiang Mai by corrupt officials.

 

On March 22nd, Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) accompanied by Office of the Auditor General of Thailand (OAG) investigated the public funds of Chiang Mai Highland People Development Centre, Department of Social Development and Welfare after a financial anomaly was reported.

 

Pol General Jarumporn Suramanee of PACC revealed that an investigation began after the Chiang Mai Highland People Development Centre received an vast increase to its yearly budget, from 3 million baht in 2016 to 67 million baht in 2017.

 

According to reports, 67,917,000 baht was distributed among 14 districts in 2017. The withdrawal figures are as follows:

 

1. Fang (8.5 million baht)
2. Phrao (9.4 million baht)
3. Wiang Haeng (2.3 million baht)

 

Full Story: http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/news/67-million-baht-reserved-ethnic-people-siphoned-corrupt-officials/

 

-- © Copyright Chiang City News 2018-3-23

[GarryP]

I hope these investigations start to spread through all government departments as more people step forward. I know it is wishful thinking, but I hope all the current cases actually tip the scales and we see a landslide of cases (apologies for the mixed metaphors but it is Friday afternoon).    

[darksidedog]

21 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

a financial anomaly was reported.

I wouldn't call 67 Million baht missing an anomaly. Out and out disgusting graft would seem a little more accurate.

I hope the evil lowlifes that nicked it get their just rewards and the cash confiscated, though a posting to an inactive post is sadly all the punishment realistically likely.

Even if they find the money the chances are it will go missing again before it gets back to its rightful place.

[Greenside]

Fraudulent papers, IDs and receipts but surely they didn't hand this money out in cash.  Did they?

[BangkokNicky]

So disgusting how low can Thais go these days .. 

[tattoodrob]

2 hours ago, BangkokNicky said:

So disgusting how low can Thais go these days .. 

been going on for years....in every department

 

[a977]

Why not do as other countries do put money directly into recipients bank account no account no money simple. That way no itchy fingers can do the walking.  Hang on I forgot this is Thailand too simple!!!!!!!!!!!

[Damrongsak]

6 minutes ago, a977 said:

... put money directly into recipients bank account ...

Bank account?  555. These are poor people.

[a977]

Read my post, no bank account no money,

[overherebc]

1 hour ago, a977 said:

Read my post, no bank account no money,

Come to the bank with me and I'll help you to get your new acc' then leave your book and atm card with me and 'if' there are any payments I'll bring you the cash.

???

[Lupatria]

Rotten to the bone! All of them!

[overherebc]

25 minutes ago, Lupatria said:

Rotten to the bone! All of them!

You're so naive.

What would poor people do with money? They've never had any and really don't understand it. Let's be honest if you gave them money they would probably buy an expensive bottle of red wine and wouldn't even know you have to put ice cubes in it.

The soles of their feet are now so hard they probably wouldn't feel comfortable wearing shoes now so where is the need?

They are happy being poor and if you give them some money it will all be spent in a couple of days and they will be poor again. It would just make them unhappy.

Surely if I keep the money I can buy a new benz next year that uses less gas so that would be good for the country and the atmosphere, so in a way it means they will have cleaner air to breathe and that's good isn't it?

 

Sarcasm alert. Just in case.

[uffe123]

At least when Taksin was here some money reached the poor. Now it all Rolex watches, and whatever else. Keep the poor, poor or they might stir thing up.

[mr_lob]

Catch suspects -> Press conference -> Wais -> Basket of birds nest beverages -> All a big misunderstanding -> Officials transferred -> Job done.

[lanista]

"....the meek will never inherit the earth

....because they dont want it"

(fforbes-Hamilton to the parish Vicar)

 

There is nothing new about this latest corruption scandal. just the other day i was asking a Thai friend why the Thais dont revolt over the 30% that disappears from every budget or gov contract' 

He said...nothing.

Nothing will ever change in LOS unless todays children go into politics and  make a difference.

Won't happen because when they see the mountains of cash they will steal it too.!! 

[cmsally]

Simply look at who applied for that massive increase of budget, from 3 million to 67 million (in only one year), and then look at who signed off on the authorisation. That would be a good point to start at when investigating - it is not rocket science.

[peterrabbit]

All this came about because one junior government employee refused to 'toe the line' and keep quiet about corruption in Her department. If only more employees would speak out, and be protected by law for having done so, then corruption would be dealt a very serious blow in Thailand.

[lvr181]

Surprise surprise!

[Airbagwill]

it is very difficult for the ruling elite to see other members as perpetrators of serious crimes....I suspect very little will happen.....I can't see the money getting to where it was intended in any case.

[Muhendis]

5 hours ago, a977 said:

Why not do as other countries do put money directly into recipients bank account no account no money simple. That way no itchy fingers can do the walking.  Hang on I forgot this is Thailand too simple!!!!!!!!!!!

The way this would normally be done is to give out irrevocable credit notes to the registered recipients which they could then take along to any government bank to exchange for cash. There is no need for poor people to own a bank account.

[jonstarjon]

5 hours ago, a977 said:

Why not do as other countries do put money directly into recipients bank account no account no money simple. That way no itchy fingers can do the walking.  Hang on I forgot this is Thailand too simple!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't you guys get it yet?? The country is stagnant in its development and implementation of systems of any kind of sophistication relating to banking finance and money in general. Look at all the policies, rules and implementation processes. Clarity traceability and transparency has always been rejected by the old school on the basis that certain peoples hands are NOT caught in the trough of corruption. They can only ensure their liability and safety and freedom of prosecution from plundering funds by operating a system they know. These thieves fear anything they can't control and manipulate by their status or connections. So anything that will likely produce an unequivocal trail of evidence will be rejected. If you merely want to know what corruption is being conducted by who, just look at all major funding authorised side before the last war and follow the Monet trail. It would horrify the most innocent person where all this leads. Maybe a good reason why history of Thai politics is never looked into closely by academics.

[Gudge]

2 hours ago, peterrabbit said:

All this came about because one junior government employee refused to 'toe the line' and keep quiet about corruption in Her department. If only more employees would speak out, and be protected by law for having done so, then corruption would be dealt a very serious blow in Thailand.

Sad to say but you can bet this concerned government employee will dissapear shortly as a warning to anyone else that might want to do the same. Committed suicide and found with 15 stab wounds in her back and hanging off a public bridge with her hands tied behind her back but committed suicide because she brought shame to the Gov officials,

 

[Redline]

On 3/23/2018 at 5:47 PM, darksidedog said:

I wouldn't call 67 Million baht missing an anomaly. Out and out disgusting graft would seem a little more accurate.

I hope the evil lowlifes that nicked it get their just rewards and the cash confiscated, though a posting to an inactive post is sadly all the punishment realistically likely.

Even if they find the money the chances are it will go missing again before it gets back to its rightful place.

40 years no parole 

[poanoi]

On 3/24/2018 at 8:41 AM, overherebc said:

You're so naive.

What would poor people do with money? They've never had any and really don't understand it. Let's be honest if you gave them money they would probably buy an expensive bottle of red wine and wouldn't even know you have to put ice cubes in it.

The soles of their feet are now so hard they probably wouldn't feel comfortable wearing shoes now so where is the need?

They are happy being poor and if you give them some money it will all be spent in a couple of days and they will be poor again. It would just make them unhappy.

Surely if I keep the money I can buy a new benz next year that uses less gas so that would be good for the country and the atmosphere, so in a way it means they will have cleaner air to breathe and that's good isn't it?

 

Sarcasm alert. Just in case.

ice in wine is news to me too, elaborate ?

[lvr181]

8 hours ago, poanoi said:

ice in wine is news to me too, elaborate ?

Yuk, as bad as putting ice in beer!

[overherebc]

8 hours ago, poanoi said:

ice in wine is news to me too, elaborate ?

No.

[overherebc]

13 hours ago, poanoi said:

ice in wine is news to me too, elaborate ?

Ok. I'll type this slowly.

The last 5 words in the post will give you a clue.

Or, I've seen so called rich Hi-So here pay a lot of money for a bottle of wine and instead of cooling it in a wine bucket they actually put ice cubes in their glass.

Got it??

[chickenslegs]

On 24/03/2018 at 9:24 AM, lanista said:

Asians are  dishonest by nature.

Its in their blood,  same as the Greeks.

Reminds me of something Alf Garnett might have said ...

 

 

[lvr181]

35 minutes ago, chickenslegs said:

Reminds me of something Alf Garnett might have said ...

 

 

 

 

The world has changed and unfortunately we will not see the likes of Alf Garnett on TV again.