PM orders probe into irregularities behind well digging project

BANGKOK, 4 March 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed concerned agencies to look into a water well excavation project after suspicion was raised over corrupt practices.

In response to the Office of the Auditor-General’s concerns over possible corruption in the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry’s past project to dig groundwater wells, Prime Minister Prayut said the matter has been left unclear for several years and investigations are now being carried out to find if there are any truths.

The premier was adamant the government is not trying to conceal any information, adding that he has emphasized to responsible units to submit clarifications to the Office of the Auditor-General while ensuring transparency within their organizations.


-- NNT 2016-03-04

"investigations are now being carried out to find if there are any truths."

Good luck with that.

Been left unclear for several years,

I do not know if a statue of limitations exist on contracts given out in this area of governments prior issuing of well drilling licences, But what this statement will do is put the current drillers on notice that Checks and Balances will be happening.

So good on you Mr Prayut,

"investigations are now being carried out to find if there are any truths."

Good luck with that.

We all know that there are truths. The only question is whether those they can pin it on are unimportant / not connected enough for them to be able to take action.

Irregularities in digging wells.... who would have thought, irregularities.... people in this country

just can't help themselves to dip their grubby hands into the piggybank, honesty? what honesty?

honesty is for idiots and, well, honest people... not for us....

investigations are now being carried out to find if there are any truths.

TRANSLATION:

investigations are now being carried out to find if charges can be brought against the Yingluck and Thaksin regimes.

Been left unclear for several years,

I do not know if a statue of limitations exist on contracts given out in this area of governments prior issuing of well drilling licences, But what this statement will do is put the current drillers on notice that Checks and Balances will be happening.

So good on you Mr Prayut,

Are you referring ot the current drillers funded by the Prayut regime?

I must admit, Prayut is very good on checks and balances on his own government - nary any fault.

Been left unclear for several years,

I do not know if a statue of limitations exist on contracts given out in this area of governments prior issuing of well drilling licences, But what this statement will do is put the current drillers on notice that Checks and Balances will be happening.

So good on you Mr Prayut,

Everything in the country is subject to corrupt practices, and always will be.

...in a country where it is hardly possible to buy a dozen pencil sharpener without experience corruption.

Why not get the army to drill the wells, they must have the manpower and equipment.

There should be investigations on all government contracts going back to Suvarnabhumi

airport. Make forensic accountants a top priority for government hires.