Hundreds of suspected corruption cases in Khon La Khrueng stimulus scheme

By THE NATION

 

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Around 700 cases of suspected corruption in the Khon La Khrueng (Let's Go Halves) stimulus scheme are being investigated, said the Finance Ministry on Monday.

 

The suspects had been caught in the application process or after being reported by members of the public. They involve both shops and individuals, though the ministry did not reveal what form the alleged corruption took.

 

Possible corruption in the “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” tourism stimulus package has also been reported to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

 

Separately, the Fiscal Policy Office said the second phase of Khon La Khrueng will be launched on Wednesday (December 16) to cover another 5 million people. To be eligible, applicants must be Thai nationals, aged at least 18, who are not state welfare card holders.

 

People who did not pass the first-phase registration process can re-register this time. Those who registered for the first phase can continue their participation via the “Pao Tung” wallet mobile application from Wednesday.

 

As of Sunday (December 13), Khon La Khrueng had around 970,000 registered shops and 9.53 million registered individuals. Total spending generated by the stimulus scheme is Bt43 billion – Bt22 billion from the public and another Bt21.1 billion by the government.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30399596

 

 

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Problem is though, there is every chance the person investigating them is on the fiddle too.

No! Tell me it is'nt true! Grubs just can't help themselves, can they? What will this mean for the national image of Thailand!!! Did'nt they all pledge to come clean on Anti Corruption Day last week? Pants on fire!

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Khon La Khrueng (Let's Go Halves)

I think they took the slogan literally, half for me and half for you, or there about... can't blame them, can you?...

Shocking,  dishonesty in Thailand

This can't be so. LOL.

 

 

Edited December 14, 20205 yr by quake

Such a sad state of affairs, it is just accepted as the norm here, others are involved in corruption, so i might as well be involved, that is the thinking here.

In every aspect of life here corruption happens.

Edited December 14, 20205 yr by colinneil

Some fishy dealings here in Thailand at times. Good to see the authorities getting to grips with it.

Perhaps, if instead of making it only for Thais, they should make it only for farangs. The corruption level would plummet.

LOL. Only 700?

24 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Perhaps, if instead of making it only for Thais, they should make it only for farangs. The corruption level would plummet.

I can almost hear the sneers from here.