Popular Post webfact Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 Investigation into possible corruption at THAI reveals 20 suspects By THE NATION An investigation into corruption at Thai Airways International (THAI), which started in August, has revealed that 20 people were involved in possible graft that resulted in massive losses to the airline, said Pol Lt-General Saroj Nimjaroen, deputy head of the commission probing internal administration at THAI. The commission will meet with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on December 14 to provide additional information regarding the investigation into the possible corruption, he said. “We had earlier submitted investigation details to Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, the Finance Ministry, which is THAI’s major shareholder, and the NACC president, who subsequently contacted Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam to submit additional documents relating to the investigation,” Saroj said. “The investigation has so far revealed that there are 20 persons who were involved in corruption at THAI in six different aspects. For example, the commission found that the mechanics department had disbursed more than Bt6 million to 567 staff as overtime pay for 1,500 hours [of extra work] per year,” he said. “This will require further investigation into the reason and necessity of disbursing such a large amount as overtime pay.” Saroj also said that in the meeting with the NACC on December 14, he would submit the list of persons suspected of being involved in corruption at THAI, as well as a record of complaints that have been filed in court or at related agencies regarding the suspected misconduct of the 20. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30399015 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-12-03 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 Are they all Generals?, or just the corporate officials. They will be low hanging fruit unfortunately I think. Thrown to the wolves for appeasement. 32 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post edwinchester Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 "For example, the commission found that the mechanics department had disbursed more than Bt6 million to 567 staff as overtime pay" That is only 10k bht overtime per year for each mechanic so nothing extraordinary at all. Thai lost billions upon billions of baht through corruption, one can only wonder why they're reporting on what seems perfectly normal expenses. 34 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 Have they checked the donut bakers for possible corruption, after all, they're the ones making all the profit for the company. 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mtls2005 Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 A couple of mechanics will probably take the fall. Of course they didn't come up with the scheme or execute it, but they probably did have to kick-bakc the bulk of the excess OT pay. Meanwhile Rolls Royce - TG bribery scheme? How's that investigation going? 3 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: Are they all Generals? Air Marshalls? 7 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, webfact said: to provide additional information regarding the investigation into the possible corruption, he said. Is this meant to be a joke? Possible corruption, ha,ha, what a laugh, bet all those found guilty will be low ranking members of staff. 24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 41 minutes ago, edwinchester said: "For example, the commission found that the mechanics department had disbursed more than Bt6 million to 567 staff as overtime pay" That is only 10k bht overtime per year for each mechanic so nothing extraordinary at all. Thai lost billions upon billions of baht through corruption, one can only wonder why they're reporting on what seems perfectly normal expenses. This is unfortunately worded. There was a report a few months ago (it's on TV also, got to search for it) that actually said that EACH of the 567 staff allegedly clocked up 1,500 hour OT per year and EACH of them was allegedly paid Bt6 million OT compensation for that. Puts everything in a quite different perspective, huh? 15 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 What? Only 20? I also wonder if there is going to be an investigation into people OUTSIDE of Thai Airways, who also had their hand in the till because they felt entitled to do so. 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancid Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 SOP worldwide, arrest someone low on the pecking order as a ritual sacrifice, then then real crooks get to keep their loot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 22 minutes ago, Misterwhisper said: What? Only 20? They've only investigated the first 22 employees. 2 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 1 hour ago, mtls2005 said: 1 hour ago, ThailandRyan said: Are they all Generals? Air Marshalls? You're just leading us a-stray here. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post harada Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 Has anyone investigated the investigators yet. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Justgrazing Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 3 hours ago, webfact said: probing internal administration at THAI lucky old internal admin' getting the probe .. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Borzandy Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 3 hours ago, webfact said: in possible graft that resulted in massive losses to the airline Massive losses means massive corruption. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeffersLos Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 3 hours ago, webfact said: Bt6 million to 567 staff as overtime pay for 1,500 hours 4,000 baht an hour. Or was it 2,000 baht plus 2,000 paid back up to people that sign off on it? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 3 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: Are they all Generals?, or just the corporate officials. They will be low hanging fruit unfortunately I think. Thrown to the wolves for appeasement. Generals in general go free, we've just learnt that ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 3 hours ago, edwinchester said: "For example, the commission found that the mechanics department had disbursed more than Bt6 million to 567 staff as overtime pay" That is only 10k bht overtime per year for each mechanic so nothing extraordinary at all. Thai lost billions upon billions of baht through corruption, one can only wonder why they're reporting on what seems perfectly normal expenses. Stop thinking too much. These lot are clearly the ones who done it. Hopefully it will mean case closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yellowboat Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 4 hours ago, webfact said: “The investigation has so far revealed that there are 20 persons who were involved in corruption at THAI in six different aspects. For example, the commission found that the mechanics department had disbursed more than Bt6 million to 567 staff as overtime pay for 1,500 hours [of extra work] per year,” he said. “This will require further investigation into the reason and necessity of disbursing such a large amount as overtime pay.” There was a story on this forum a year or so ago how elites were getting free maintenance and fuel for their private jets at THAI. Not sure if this will be part of that, but one can be made an easy escape goat for the sake of face of an elitist family. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lob Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 ''Possible'' corruption ???????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchadian Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Will those suspects be named like in the 'Red Bull' case? No, I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Should start at the top 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 25 on the list to start with but 5 khun have settled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 I suspect they have lost at least 3 zeros off that figure, possibly the Thai tourist board has borrowed them ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Greenhill Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 Corruption - endemic throughout the country - why should Thai Air be any different??!! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johnny49r Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: Investigation into possible corruption Dude, this is Thailand. Someone found to be free of corruption would be newsworthy. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensisaket Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Misterwhisper said: This is unfortunately worded. There was a report a few months ago (it's on TV also, got to search for it) that actually said that EACH of the 567 staff allegedly clocked up 1,500 hour OT per year and EACH of them was allegedly paid Bt6 million OT compensation for that. Puts everything in a quite different perspective, huh? Who believes a mechanic got paid 16 million baht? Not me. Not to mention the fact that 16 million baht is a drop in the bucket when compared to the hundreds of millions USD that THAI has lost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Pah Ill save you a <deleted> load of time........the whole country is corrupt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 6 hours ago, webfact said: Investigation into possible corruption at THAI reveals 20 suspects The whole operation was run for benefits of certain individuals. I'm sure the corruption was deep rooted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Gray Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Throw the stones up and see which fall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullseye66 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Corruption in Thailand? Surely not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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