News Forum - Thailand’s national park chief released on bail for 400,000 baht

[Thaiger]

Thailand‘s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) released the Chief of National Parks Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya on bail for 400,000 baht this morning after detaining him on corruption charges yesterday. After interrogating Rutchada and collecting collateral of 400,000 baht, NACC officials agreed to release Rutchada, citing that he is not considered a flight risk due to having a stable and high-ranking government position as Director of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. Police allegedly caught Rutchada red-handed accepting a bribe at his office in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district yesterday. Police seized 5 million baht in cash from the office. […]

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[Fanta]

2 hours ago, Thaiger said:

 

If Rutchada is found guilty, he will be dismissed from government service, according to Jatuporn.

 

What about the charges for extortion, fraud, tax anvoidance and theft of govt funds? 

[Viggen840]

5 hours ago, Fanta said:

What about the charges for extortion, fraud, tax avoidance and theft of govt funds?

You miss the nuance of this situation, Fanta. Who is he looking after UP the line? After all, he is the equivalent of a general - you know; those who are running the junta, and they aren't going to cruel one of their own, especially when he is a good cash cow to them. Nepotism and corruption run hand-in-hand here.

Ask yourself another question: he is under investigation; why isn't he suspended from duties and subject to police reporting procedures?

[PeterD]

I wonder what kind of house, land, cars he has and how many women he knows?

[palooka]

Thinking he has deep pockets and many financial friends,

Millions involved and 400,000 bail, hmmm, Boss may have another friend soon in exile.

[Viggen840]

1 hour ago, PeterD said:

I wonder what kind of house, land, cars he has and how many women he knows?

Don't expect to find out too soon -  he will be well protected by the top umbrella.

[PATRIQUE]

I m looking forward to hear the reasons for his 500 k of cash in the office

..... I ld estimate it at 95 % its gona be some real funny bullshit