Former army chief 'confident' of being cleared by Thai govt investigators

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Former Army Chief 'Confident' of Being Cleared by Junta Investigators
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Tourists visit Rajabhakti Park on Dec. 9, 2015.

BANGKOK — The manager of the army-built royal monument park which became mired in corruption allegations soon after opening late last year said he’s certain those charges will be dismissed by the junta’s anti-graft watchdog.

Former army chief Udomdej Sitabutr, already cleared by two previous reviews, said today he believes that two other inquiries into the Rajabhakti Park project will likewise find him not guilty of any fault because he didn’t do anything wrong.

“Let me insist to everyone that we’re confident in all our procedures, because we have been full of goodwill throughout our efforts,” Gen. Udomdej told reporters Tuesday at Government House. “I’m not worried, because the agencies that are investigating me will give me justice.”

As the commander of Royal Thai Army at the time, Udomdej supervised the construction of Rajabhakti Park, a massive park featuring seven enormous statues of Thai kings, from 2014 to 2015. Much of the budget came from donations, with some funds from the state.

But the park, located in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, has been the subject of intense scrutiny by critics of the military government since November, when reports of corruption and shady expenses surfaced in the media.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1453787708

-- Khaosod English 2016-01-26

[Reigntax]

If they are so confident, open up the investigation to the public.

Being a cohort and brother in arms of the junta, the investigation will just be all for show.

[MZurf]

"Former Army Chief 'Confident' of Being Cleared by Junta Investigators"

So am I - TIT.

[Briggsy]

Prem has already given his approval. It's a slam dunk.

[CelticBhoy]

Wonder how much a "confident" feel costs?

[MaxLee]

If they are so confident, open up the investigation to the public.

Being a cohort and brother in arms of the junta, the investigation will just be all for show.

He's protected by the current PM and former general and article number not-to-be-named, you get it?

[NongKhaiKid]

He knows he'll be cleared, this is just arrogance and rubbing noses in it.

[tbthailand]

If they are so confident, open up the investigation to the public.

Being a cohort and brother in arms of the junta, the investigation will just be all for show.

if they are so confident, then let the trains roll to Hua Hin....

[baboon]

Of course there are/were no nefarious activities in connection with this 100% clean project. That is why the army have been pulling out all the stops to forcibly silence anyone who says otherwise...

[Bluespunk]

"Former army chief Udomdej Sitabutr, already cleared by two previous reviews, said today he believes that two other inquiries into the Rajabhakti Park project will likewise find him not guilty of any fault because he didn’t do anything wrong."

Yeah right, that's why you're so confident.

[Nbarch]

You just cannot make this stuff up.....!

[candide]

We are all confident he will be cleared....

[elgordo38]

Prem has already given his approval. It's a slam dunk.

Quote “Let me insist to everyone that we’re confident in all our procedures, because we have been full of goodwill throughout our efforts,” Gen. Udomdej told reporters Tuesday at Government House. “I’m not worried, because the agencies that are investigating me will give me justice.” Unquote. There it is folks a slam dunk statement. The goodwill part I find a bit suspect though. Kind of reminds me of the whitewash in Mayalasia today.