Auditor-General finalises initial probe into submarine deal

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Auditor-General finalises initial probe into submarine deal
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Office of Auditor-General was wrapping up its initial investigation into the budget spending and procurement procedures in regard to Thailand’s submarine purchase deal with China on Monday.

 

Senior official Chalalai Suksathit said Auditor-General Pisit Leelavachiropas would officially acknowledge the findings and consider whether the investigation should be extended to cover other related issues.

 

A press conference would be held to let the public know the results of the probe, she said.

 

Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, of Pheu Thai’s legal team, petitioned the Attorney-General’s office, asking it to extend its investigation to cover the government-to-government deal made by the Royal Thai Navy. He alleged that the company involved used to deal with the army directly without passing the government-to-government procedure.

 

He also questioned why the long-binding budget for the deal was not disclosed, as with other weapons purchases. The deal could also have breached the charter, he alleged.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30315270

 

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[darksidedog]

The deal very probably does breach certain procedures and budgetary constraints, but the PM wants it, so I don't see anything remarkable happening here.

[mercman24]

i can give you the answer in 5 seconds flat. was going to place a bet. oops , not allowed  

[CantSpell]

Everybody want to audit that deal = can't let it go away without getting a cut....

[dieseldave1951]

and now the marines want a Isrealie type big gun !!! with all this hardware who's going to look after the casualties incurred do to the nurses being told to put and shut up

Edited May 16, 2017 by dieseldave1951

[williamgeorgeallen]

some serious probing going to go on once the boys get their kickbacks from the purchases. probing of lots of new mia nois.

[jerojero]

Finalizes and finds nothing, or whatever is found ignored by the government. Surprise surprise

[Retiredandhappyhere]

A speedy result to this submarine investigation?   Amazing, but how is the Rolls Royce investigation going?