Thai Airways scandal sees corruption charges dropped against ex-PM Thaksin

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Thaiairways.

 

In a turn of events surrounding the Thai Airways corruption saga, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has aborted all charges against Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister, and three others.

 

The case involved allegations of corruption linked to the acquisition of 10 Airbus aircraft by Thai Airways International between 2003 and 2004. This was revealed by former deputy transport minister Pichet Sathirachawal, who was also accused in the case.

 

Yesterday, Pichet disclosed the commission’s ruling. The aforementioned individuals were initially charged with neglect of duty concerning their involvement in the procurement of aircraft. The acquisition process was reportedly marked by corruption and mismanagement, leading to an increased debt burden on Thai Airways, thereby contributing to the financial predicament of the airline, as per the investigation team.

 

During a television interview yesterday, Pichet mentioned that the commission has dismissed charges against himself, Thaksin, former Thai Airways board chairman Thanong Bidaya and former Thai Airways president Kanok Abhiradee.

The trail of accusations began in December of last year when the NACC indicted Thaksin, Pichet, Thanong, and Kanok for dereliction of duty. Former industry minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit was also implicated initially but was later dismissed from the list of accused. The NACC mentioned that the removal of Suriya from the probe was due to sufficient evidence suggesting his non-involvement in the procurement of the 10 aircraft, reported Bangkok Post.

 

by Mitch Connor

Picture courtesy of Thaiairways.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/politics/thai-airways-scandal-sees-corruption-charges-dropped-against-ex-pm-thaksin

 

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[Pique Dard]

13 minutes ago, webfact said:

In a turn of events surrounding the Thai Airways corruption saga, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has aborted all charges against Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister, and three others.

it was a foregone conclusion

[hotchilli]

In NACC I trust... as far as I can spit into the wind.

[Purdey]

So Thaksin was innocent all along?

[Burma Bill]

Trumped up charges in the first instance???

[Red Forever]

Oh dear this won't please the resident Thaksin haters on here. 

[digger70]

1 hour ago, Purdey said:

So Thaksin was innocent all along?

Says who?How much he had to pay for that?

[fondue zoo]

 

 

It will be glorious, the klongs will run with milk and honey.

 

[Purdey]

37 minutes ago, digger70 said:

Says who?How much he had to pay for that?

Well if he had paid the case would have ended 10 years ago, wouldn't it? 

[kinyara]

Good time to release this news, when the attention of the majority is focussed elsewhere. 

[ignore it]

Does this mean the poor old man can finally come home to be with his grandchildren?

[Aussie999]

1 hour ago, digger70 said:

Says who?How much he had to pay for that?

Do you have any "proof" to prove otherwise... just hating Thaksin isn't peoof.

[digger70]

27 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Do you have any "proof" to prove otherwise... just hating Thaksin isn't peoof.

Not hating the man only the things that he's done . that's why he's in Exile. 

[Hunz Kittisak]

Finally! He’ll be back by Christmas this year 

that’s my bold prediction 

[Burma Bill]

3 hours ago, digger70 said:

Not hating the man only the things that he's done . that's why he's in Exile. 

He is in exile for being accused of trumped up charges IMO! Why wasn't an Interpol "Red Notice" issued for his arrest? The dinosaur brigade were just glad to see the back of him!!!

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[digger70]

15 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

He is in exile for being accused of trumped up charges IMO! Why wasn't an Interpol "Red Notice" issued for his arrest? The dinosaur brigade were just glad to see the back of him!!!

Trumped up charges in many peoples eyes but still guilty in many other peoples eyes .

Someone made the law  and according to them the man is guilty . 

Maybe the law is wrong but you know politics is a very dirty busyness.

In the end we can't do anything about that. the people at the top in charge they have the say.

It doesn't matter who's the next PM there always be trouble .

 

[Rimmer]

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[jacko45k]

On 7/13/2023 at 4:07 PM, ignore it said:

Does this mean the poor old man can finally come home to be with his grandchildren?

Heck no..... other charges and convictions stand. He got 5 for holding phone shares (Shin Corp).