BOTH prolific petitioner and two members of Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party, largely viewed as de facto led by former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, were bailed out after being arrested in a bribe-taking sting operation, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Having consistently denied bribery charges during nine hours of interrogation by Anti-Corruption Division police, the well-known petitioner Mr. Srisuwan Janya was bailed out at 2 a.m. upon placing 400,000 baht surety.

 

Later at 6 a.m. this morning both Mr. Yoswarit Chuklom, or Jeng Dokjik, who heads the political movement Ruam Chai Rak Chart (United in Love of the Country), and Ms. Phimnattha Chiraphutthiphak, a former MP candidate for Ruam Thai Sang Chart, were bailed out with 400,000 baht surety.

 

Police took action after being informed by Rice Department Director-General Mr. Natthakit Khongthip that Srisuwan and his accomplices had demanded 3 million baht to drop a complaint about two major government projects with this reduced to 1.5 million baht after negotiation.

 

by TNR Staff 

Mr. Srisuwan Janya, left, and Mr. Yoswarit Chuklom, or Jeng Dokjik, right. Photo: Matichon

 

Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-01-29

 

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Even the whistle blowers are corrupt in Thailand. No escape. 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Ruam Chai Rak Chart (United in Love of the Country)

Ruam Chai Rak S'Tang (United in Love of Money)

400k after stealing in total maybe 1000x more during their career

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Having consistently denied bribery charges during nine hours of interrogation by Anti-Corruption Division police, the well-known petitioner Mr. Srisuwan Janya was bailed out at 2 a.m. upon placing 400,000 baht surety.

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