Politics PM's Conversation with Cambodian Leader Sparks Corruption Probe

[snoop1130]

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The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is probing an audio recording involving Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. The clip has sparked significant interest due to its sensitive nature.

 

NACC's secretary-general, Saroj Phuengrampan, confirmed that the complaint regarding the recording has been officially lodged, prompting preliminary investigations. He assured that such actions are typical in high-profile cases, with findings to be presented to the NACC board.

 

Public concern arose from reports suggesting a 10-day investigation timeline. Mr Saroj clarified that this timeframe only applies to initial fact-gathering and transcript verification, not the entire investigation. "There is no rush to expedite this process beyond our standard procedure," he stated.

 

Currently, the case is in its early stages, where officials are assessing whether it falls within the NACC's remit, particularly given the conversation's potential ethical breaches. Key to this phase is analysing the content, which includes discussions in multiple languages. "Accurate translation is crucial," noted Mr Saroj, indicating that language experts might be involved.

 

The conversation contained derogatory remarks about the commander of the 2nd Army Region and appeared to show a compliant stance towards Hun Sen, with Ms Paetongtarn allegedly expressing readiness to meet his demands.

 

Asked about the possibility of summoning Ms Paetongtarn for questioning, Mr Saroj indicated that if current evidence suffices, her direct involvement may not be necessary at this stage. He stressed that the investigation is free from political interference, dismissing speculations of political motivations behind the probe.

 

The involvement of national security or diplomatic agencies will be contingent upon the outcomes of the investigation, Mr Saroj added. The NACC remains committed to proceeding with transparency and diligence, ensuring that the high-profile nature of the case does not affect the integrity of the investigation.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-26

 

 

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Currently, the case is in its early stages, where officials are assessing whether it falls within the NACC's remit, particularly given the conversation's potential ethical breaches. Key to this phase is analysing the content, which includes discussions in multiple languages. "Accurate translation is crucial," noted Mr Saroj, indicating that language experts might be involved

I don't think anything was lost in translation... she screwed up

[newbee2022]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He stressed that the investigation is free from political interference, dismissing speculations of political motivations behind the probe.

Yeah 😂🤗🥳🎉

[Grumpy one]

3 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Yeah 😂🤗🥳🎉

Well that's what daddy told her

[khunjeff]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The conversation contained derogatory remarks about the commander of the 2nd Army Region and appeared to show a compliant stance towards Hun Sen, with Ms Paetongtarn allegedly expressing readiness to meet his demands.

 

That may reflect poor or incompetent leadership, but I'm not seeing how it qualifies as "corruption".

[Jonathan Swift]

I make no claims as to any expertise in Thai politics, but this looks like a circus to me. 

[DTL2014]

I don’t see what the fuss is about- “kowtowing “ is a normal practice in Thai culture. It’s also a negotiation tactic . If the General is out of line- move him. If the commander refuses to move him. Replace him. If this causes a coup then you never really had control of the military anyway. Who’s interests does the military serve?

[Sydebolle]

The National Anti-Corruption Commission probes a private phone conversation and confirms a complaint being lodged prompting preliminary initial fact-gathering and transcript investigation over a 10-days timeline?

 

Do everybody, from affected persons to the tax payer who finances such silliness the huge  favour and just shut down this commission, will you please?

 

What has this conversation to do with corruption? The novice PM walked straight into an open knife of her father’s “close” friend she trusted. No Thai entity can touch Hun Sen apart from lodging a diplomatic note via the Cambodian Embassy to Thailand and the Thai Embassy to Cambodia …… where it will sink into eternity.

 

She goofed up, no argument about that, reprimand her, run a non-confidence vote, but get on with real issues this country is facing and it is a HUGE mountain of unfinished problems. But no, it is being grossly misused by Tom, Dick and Harry for personal gain, political tug-of-war, slandering and insults all add to the tremendous loss of face. Carrying on through an NACC makes not only the prima-inter-pares having lost face already but turns entire Thailand into a ridiculous joke which is, again, run by a bunch of greedy, self-centered clowns.

 

How sad; Thailand and its people would deserve so much better 😞

[digger70]

 PM's Conversation with Cambodian Leader Sparks Corruption Probe.

 

Nah, corruption  that wouldn't be possible , would it ? that the PM and her Criminal  Dad Thaksin  are corrupt . 

Yea For Sure.

[klauskunkel]

16 minutes ago, Sydebolle said:

Thailand and its people would deserve so much better

Yes they do. They always get the leadership that's selected for them.

[billd766]

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

I don't think anything was lost in translation... she screwed up

At the most, she trusted people who really should not be trusted.

 

At best she tried and failed, but at least she tried, which is FAR more than any person who wants her sacked has ever done.

[marin]

2 minutes ago, billd766 said:

At best she tried and failed, but at least she tried, which is FAR more than any person who wants her sacked has ever done.

Not really. She tried on behalf of the Shinawatra family not the country, hence calling Hun Sen  uncle while throwing a Thai general under the bus. Lots have done more than her, her aunt, or her dad. All they have done is pilfer what they can from the country. Even you must see she is not the sharpest tool in the shed. 

[billd766]

1 hour ago, digger70 said:

 PM's Conversation with Cambodian Leader Sparks Corruption Probe.

 

Nah, corruption  that wouldn't be possible , would it ? that the PM and her Criminal  Dad Thaksin  are corrupt . 

Yea For Sure.

You make a lot of noise but never seem to be able to back it up with facts or links.

 

Do you actually have anything that you can take to a court and be proven beyond reasonable doubt?

[digger70]

2 minutes ago, billd766 said:

You make a lot of noise but never seem to be able to back it up with facts or links.

 

Do you actually have anything that you can take to a court and be proven beyond reasonable doubt?

No facts or links needed the whole world Knows But Nothing gets done about it .

You got Facts and links to prove otherwise ? No , than shut up.

[AustinRacing]

The plane is fueled and the engines on idle. Hurry up guys while the ceasefire is in place in the Gulf. Plenty of work opportunity in Dubai as TikTok content creator (plenty of restaurants) which I have a feeling she’d rather be doing than what she’s been asked to do here. 

[hotchilli]

31 minutes ago, billd766 said:

At the most, she trusted people who really should not be trusted.

 

At best she tried and failed, but at least she tried, which is FAR more than any person who wants her sacked has ever done.

What she did in a private phone call to Hun Sen was to belittle the Thai military Commander, saying they/he were/was the opposition and that she was ready to do anything to talk it over.

[billd766]

4 hours ago, marin said:

Not really. She tried on behalf of the Shinawatra family not the country, hence calling Hun Sen  uncle while throwing a Thai general under the bus. Lots have done more than her, her aunt, or her dad. All they have done is pilfer what they can from the country. Even you must see she is not the sharpest tool in the shed. 

And you know and have proof of this how exactly?

 

Were you present at the meeting or do you have first hand verifiable information.

 

Do tell us all where your gem of information came from?

 

After all, anybody can write anything on the social media, but proof of the allegations is a lot harder to get.

[billd766]

4 hours ago, digger70 said:

No facts or links needed the whole world Knows But Nothing gets done about it .

You got Facts and links to prove otherwise ? No , than shut up.

But facts or links ARE needed for proof.

 

The onus is on you to back up your words, not me. 

 

You claim it, you own it, you provide the links and and facts.

 

And FYI, NO, I won't shut up.

[billd766]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

What she did in a private phone call to Hun Sen was to belittle the Thai military Commander, saying they/he were/was the opposition and that she was ready to do anything to talk it over.

Sis his boss and not the other way around, at least in the democracies that I have lived in.

[marin]

6 minutes ago, billd766 said:

And you know and have proof of this how exactly?

 

Were you present at the meeting or do you have first hand verifiable information.

 

It was a phone call not a meeting. I have heard the original telephone conversations and read the translated transcripts. Seems pretty verifiable to me. But of course it will not to you. 

[Dan O]

4 hours ago, billd766 said:

You make a lot of noise but never seem to be able to back it up with facts or links.

 

Do you actually have anything that you can take to a court and be proven beyond reasonable doubt?

they dont use reasonable doubt in legal defense here

[billd766]

15 minutes ago, marin said:

It was a phone call not a meeting. I have heard the original telephone conversations and read the translated transcripts. Seems pretty verifiable to me. But of course it will not to you. 

I have heard is not proof of anything. I have heard many things in my life but that certainly does not mean that they were all true.

 

BTW. This is a public forum where anybody can post, so if you don't want to read my posts, you can always put me on your ignore list.

[marin]

4 minutes ago, billd766 said:

BTW. This is a public forum where anybody can post, so if you don't want to read my posts, you can always put me on your ignore list.

I made no comment about your posts. Seems others have in the past. 

 

5 minutes ago, billd766 said:

I have heard is not proof of anything. I have heard many things in my life but that certainly does not mean that they were all true.

Talk about beating around the bush. You can hear her speak and then read the text, what part is confusing to you?

[Reddavy]

11 hours ago, Jonathan Swift said:

I make no claims as to any expertise in Thai politics, but this looks like a circus to me. 

Thai politics is a circus 🤷🏼