Lamppost-gate latest! Corruption scandal sees DSI hand over 27 thick files to anti-corruption authorities

[webfact]

Picture: Naew Na

 

There have been developments in the scandal now known as "lamppost-gate".

 

This was the procurement of fancy lampposts topped with Thai mythical figures known as kinarees and also containing solar panels.

 

It happened in Racha Thewa sub-district of Bang Plee, Samut Prakan.

 

It is claimed that local officials pocketed money in the scandal by announcing false costs. 

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

It sparked a series of online picture sprees suggesting that lamppost adornment corruption was even more widespread in Thailand.

 

In the latest development the DSI - Department of Special Investigation - have completed an inquiry and have now handed over 27 files to the NACC.

 

This is the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission that will decide what to do next, reported Naew Na. 

 

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[Thaiwrath]

5 minutes ago, webfact said:

Department of Special Investigation - have completed an inquiry and have now handed over 27 files to the NACC.

To be filed with the other "pending" corruption cases.

Can't see much being done though !

 

[worgeordie]

I just hope they can shine some light on this corruption,

and not keep everything in the dark...

regards Worgeordie

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

This is the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission that will decide what to do next,

 

[bobandyson]

5 hours ago, worgeordie said:

I just hope they can shine some light on this corruption,

and not keep everything in the dark...

regards Worgeordie

Yep, I hope they keep us posted.

 

[overt2016]

Pun Thursday?????

[Grusa]

Nongprue (Pattaya darkside) is busy doing it as we speak...

[Anant72]

7 hours ago, bobandyson said:

Yep, I hope they keep us posted.

 

The results will be illuminating, no doubt.

[ozimoron]

2 minutes ago, Anant72 said:

The results will be illuminating, no doubt.

nah, we'll be kept in the dark.

[Stargeezr]

Lamp gate, a great chuckle issue.

[brianthainess]

21 hours ago, webfact said:

It sparked a series of online picture sprees suggesting that lamppost adornment corruption was even more widespread in Thailand.

With all these 'Adorned' lampposts everywhere in Thailand it does seem strange that they all look like very similar in design made by the same company. I might also add they are often on bridges or flyovers.

Edited December 3, 2021 by brianthainess

[josephbloggs]

It's all a bit lamp shady.