65 executives summoned as DSI investigates bid-rigging ties to construction tycoon ‘Nok’

[snoop1130]

 

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has summoned executives from 65 companies following concerns over their potential involvement in bid-rigging with construction businesses owned by Praween Chanklai, also known as Nok. Nok was recently arrested in the Muang district of Nakhon Pathom, following the murder of Police Major Sivakorn Saibua, an officer of Highway Police Division 2.

 

Nok’s close aide, Thananchai, known as Nong Tha Pha Manmak, was identified as the gunman. However, Nok has denied any involvement, refuting claims that he ordered his subordinate to kill Pol. Maj. Sivakorn.

 

Nok’s construction business, initially started by his father, a former headman of Tambon Takong, includes the P Raweekanok Construction Company and the P Phatanarungrod Construction Company. These companies have been successful in securing road, building, and bridge construction projects as well as offering canal dredging and rental services in Nakhon Pathom and several neighbouring provinces.

 

Police Captain Surawut Rangsai, director of the DSI’s Division for Offences Relating to the Submission of Bids to Government Agencies, revealed that these companies may have violated regulations on bid submissions for government agency projects. Financial analysts’ investigation has brought to light abnormal account balances in Nok’s companies when compared to the annual statements submitted to the Department of Business Development.

 

By Atima Homtientong

Caption: Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/dsi-bid-rigging-probe-into-kamnan-nok-and-65-companies-intensifies

 

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[mokwit]

Probably wishes he hadn't done it now.

[bamnutsak]

Just when you think this scandal zigs into a cover-up, it zags into even greater corruption.

 

Ye gads, the last honest person here surely passed away decades ago.

 

What a cesspool of CORRUPTION.

 

 

29 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has summoned executives from 65 companies

YIKES!

 

No wonder they were trying to bury this story.

 

Definitely a limited run series.

 

 

[Taboo2]

Tragic story.  Disgusting.

[mokwit]

13 minutes ago, bamnutsak said:

Just when you think this scandal zigs into a cover-up, it zags into even greater corruption.

 

Ye gads, the last honest person here surely passed away decades ago.

 

What a cesspool of CORRUPTION.

 

 

YIKES!

 

No wonder they were trying to bury this story.

 

Definitely a limited run series.

 

 

We did have a Prime Minister [Chavalit] explain that it was "Thai Way"

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Nok’s construction business, initially started by his father, a former headman of Tambon Takong

Another entitled son gone rogue.

[jacko45k]

8 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Another entitled son gone rogue.

They do a better job or raising spoiled entitled brats than a Hollywood Diva!

[Gandtee]

I've no doubt that if they looked into many of the contracts being carried out here they would find corruption of one sort or another. Especially bid rigging. But that does not only happen in Thailand.

[mikebell]

They should investigate the number & necessity of the many building projects in Pattaya.  I went down Beach road yesterday and found it was being tarmacked seemingly only months after it was concreted. 

[quake]

Just now, mikebell said:

They should investigate the number & necessity of the many building projects in Pattaya.  I went down Beach road yesterday and found it was being tarmacked seemingly only months after it was concreted. 

Yes. Jomtien is the same.

 

[Cake Monster]

Only 65 !!!!

[impulse]

1 hour ago, Gandtee said:

I've no doubt that if they looked into many of the contracts being carried out here they would find corruption of one sort or another. Especially bid rigging. But that does not only happen in Thailand.

Looking at the way money was doled out in sweetheart deals in "the West" during Covid and the Green movement makes Thai grifters look like like a bunch of amateurs.  Probably $$$ trillions.

 

[scorecard]

15 hours ago, mokwit said:

We did have a Prime Minister [Chavalit] explain that it was "Thai Way"

Whilst his Thai wife was busy conducting black magic ceremonies.

 

Later he complained his wife didn't have an official position so quick smart she was made Culture Minister and interfered with numerous things that needed no 'fixing'. At one point she insisted that she 'inspect' all international fashion parade videos to ensure the male models weren't showing any bulges. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

6 hours ago, quake said:

Yes. Jomtien is the same.

 

If the base is concrete then they are probably applying a topcoat of bitumen or asphalt not tarmacadam.