Financial Misconduct Allegations in Revenue Department

[snoop1130]

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - An official from the Revenue Department has been axed for embezzlement.

 

Krisada Chinavicharana, the Deputy Minister of Finance, made the announcement, following a case involving financial irregularities within the department.

 

The case came to light as the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) uncovered misconduct involving Danai Damrongchaiyothin. The senior tax specialist was designated at the Bang Sao Thong Branch of the Revenue Department in Samut Prakan Province.

 

Along with four associates, Danai is accused of illicitly accumulating over 2 billion baht. The Revenue Department has been directed to take disciplinary action, including termination, due to this abnormal wealth accumulation.

 

The case centers around the misappropriation of government funds. The Revenue Department had issued checks for regular tax refunds to private entities. However, Danai and his associates manipulated the tax refund figures and altered the names on the accounts, essentially embezzling government money. Importantly, the private sector entities involved in the regular tax refund process are not implicated in this wrongdoing.

 

The issue dates back to 2022, and the Revenue Department has since taken steps to address the situation, including expelling the corrupt official. For criminal prosecution and demands for fund recovery, additional legal actions are being pursued.

 

The Ministry of Finance has instructed the Revenue Department to strengthen oversight to prevent future instances of misappropriation of government funds during the tax refund process.

 

By Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

Full story: NNT 2023-12-08

 

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[Forrests Father]

Not surprised 

I work here since 21 years. For 20 years I reported to Bangkok. No issue on tax return. Last year I needed to report to Chonburi due to move. 30k less in tax return despite same framework.

There are not many income tax payers in TH but the few are having a hard time.

 

[mark131v]

6 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Along with four associates, Danai is accused of illicitly accumulating over 2 billion baht. The Revenue Department has been directed to take disciplinary action, including termination, due to this abnormal wealth accumulation

 

Now that's some serious corruption right there!!

 

If there was a premier league for corruption Thailand would be absolute world beaters!!

 

Scumbags in charge of every department, Thailand is sick...

[still kicking]

Now wait for all the good doers jumping all over you and saying it happens everywhere.

[John Drake]

Exactly what do they mean by "termination?"

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Along with four associates, Danai is accused of illicitly accumulating over 2 billion baht. The Revenue Department has been directed to take disciplinary action, including termination, due to this abnormal wealth accumulation.

A tax specialist indeed.

[Andycoops]

And these are the corrupt people who want to tax expats income so we are led to believe.

Morally and ethically bankrupt organisation..

 

[mikebell]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The case centers around the misappropriation of government funds.

Every area of Thai life practises this, including the government.

[Cake Monster]

8 hours ago, mark131v said:

 

Now that's some serious corruption right there!!

 

If there was a premier league for corruption Thailand would be absolute world beaters!!

 

Scumbags in charge of every department, Thailand is sick...

Reports such as this one will certainly damage the Country more that a Vid about Soi Nana

This will make potential Investors baulk for sure

[Huckenfell]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - An official from the Revenue Department has been axed for embezzlement.

 

Krisada Chinavicharana, the Deputy Minister of Finance, made the announcement, following a case involving financial irregularities within the department.

 

The case came to light as the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) uncovered misconduct involving Danai Damrongchaiyothin. The senior tax specialist was designated at the Bang Sao Thong Branch of the Revenue Department in Samut Prakan Province.

 

Along with four associates, Danai is accused of illicitly accumulating over 2 billion baht. The Revenue Department has been directed to take disciplinary action, including termination, due to this abnormal wealth accumulation.

 

The case centers around the misappropriation of government funds. The Revenue Department had issued checks for regular tax refunds to private entities. However, Danai and his associates manipulated the tax refund figures and altered the names on the accounts, essentially embezzling government money. Importantly, the private sector entities involved in the regular tax refund process are not implicated in this wrongdoing.

 

The issue dates back to 2022, and the Revenue Department has since taken steps to address the situation, including expelling the corrupt official. For criminal prosecution and demands for fund recovery, additional legal actions are being pursued.

 

The Ministry of Finance has instructed the Revenue Department to strengthen oversight to prevent future instances of misappropriation of government funds during the tax refund process.

 

By Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

Full story: NNT 2023-12-08

 

- Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

 

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Using the evidence  available,  put them on trial and if found guilty confiscate everything that they own.

[Huckenfell]

11 hours ago, still kicking said:

Now wait for all the good doers jumping all over you and saying it happens everywhere.

Mai phen lai !  We are talking about Thailand here.

[Huckenfell]

10 hours ago, John Drake said:

Exactly what do they mean by "termination?"

Giving him the sack so that he can get on with spending his stolen money.

If guilty, confiscate everything he owns. This is the only way to make them think twice. Pity it did not happen to the previous PM and his cronies such as Tick Tock man.