Ex-Mayor Arrested for Alleged Mobile Toilet Scam Worth 900K Baht

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission
 

In a dramatic development, Saijai, a former mayor of Khao Sam Yot city in Lop Buri province, was arrested yesterday in connection with a corruption scandal involving the procurement of a mobile toilet vehicle. The vehicle in question incurred damages exceeding 900,000 baht, marking a significant breach of public trust and highlighting ongoing anti-corruption efforts in Thailand.

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) spearheaded the investigation, which culminated in Saijai's arrest. According to Saroj Phuengrampan, the NACC Secretary General, the former mayor was apprehended at a petrol station restroom in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, after a careful pursuit by officials from the NACC Region 1 office.

 

The scandal dates back to Saijai's tenure as mayor, during which she allegedly authorised the procurement of a four-unit mobile toilet vehicle through municipal order 783/2009. The process involved a sales contract with K. Pitikarn Yotha Limited Partnership, signed in early 2010. However, the financial procedures reportedly violated legal protocols, leading to substantial financial damages to the municipality of 925,044.67 baht.

The NACC's probe established grounds for criminal charges, which were then forwarded to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). The OAG, operating through the Regional Anti-Corruption Litigation Office 1, initiated criminal proceedings against Saijai. However, her failure to appear when summoned raised suspicions of evasion, prompting an intensified search.

 

Suspicions proved accurate when investigations revealed that Saijai was evading capture within Lop Buri province. Observations noted her departure from her residence, leading officers to track her to a petrol station. As officials attempted to execute the arrest, Saijai attempted to evade capture by retreating to the station’s restroom.

 

With the area secured, local police were engaged to assist in her apprehension. Upon convincing her to emerge, Saijai was formally arrested, processed at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya police station, and later transferred to the public prosecutor for further legal actions.

 

This case serves as a stark reminder of the challenges in combatting corruption within public service sectors in Thailand. It underscores the crucial role of vigilant oversight and commitment by bodies like the NACC to uphold integrity and accountability. As investigations continue, the focus remains on ensuring justice and reinforcing public confidence in governance systems, reported The Thaiger.

 

 

-- 2025-03-06

 

 

[roo860]

Seems like the Mayor is a total sh!thouse

[klauskunkel]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Ex-Mayor Arrested for Alleged Mobile Toilet Scam Worth 900K Baht

the former mayor was apprehended at a petrol station restroom

the irony

[phil2407]

As much as corruption is exactly that especially in Thailand seems the small fry get burnt but the big wigs nothing to see here & keep quiet- especially when court orders warrants then goes silent 

[The Old Bull]

A typical Thai bust made long enough any political clout or protection he may have had is gone.  Today's crooks, still have friends in high places so they are safe.

[bkk6060]

What a Sh...y thing to do.

[TheFishman1]

All the parties are corrupt nothing new TIT