News Forum - Illegal oil transport scandal leads to excise director’s suspension in Thailand

[Thaiger]

A recent internal investigation revealed the involvement of the Excise Department’s Prevention and Suppression Bureau director in a case regarding illegal oil transportation, intercepted by the Highway Police on June 7. The unnamed director’s alleged involvement came to light when he reportedly contacted the Highway Police Department (HPD) in an attempt to secure the release … …

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[Viggen840]

"Among the evidence sought from the HPD is a voice recording by anti-crime activist Atchariya Ruangratanapong that allegedly connects the incident to a high-ranking department officer known as “Yoot”. 

Strange how the person removed from their position while under investigation cannot be named but someone OUTSIDE the system is able to get it. Why wasn't he named?

Also, "Both the Finance Ministry and Excise Department will determine the appropriate punishment of those involved in the illegal oil scandal, Kriengkrai added"... surely not waiting to assess what their portion of brown envelopes should have been apportioned to ascertain what the (additional) fine will be for his digression...

[BainaiThai]

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[Fanta]

3 hours ago, Viggen840 said:

Strange how the person removed from their position while under investigation cannot be named but someone OUTSIDE the system is able to get it. Why wasn't he named?

Libel laws?

[Viggen840]

3 hours ago, Fanta said:

Libel laws?

Hasn't seemed to stop them on other matters in the past...

[ChrisS]

It clearly goes all the way from the top to bottom of both the excise department and the highways police. Who TF do they think they are kidding just picking off one or two here and there. 

[DeathAndTaxes]

The majority of black money in the country comes from this activity. Something this central to feeding peoples pockets doesn't break down over night. This feels like a move by someone saying 'I was able to manage the key people involved in this operation. Without me, welcome to chaos'.

If Pita loses the ability to create cross departmental harmony through pocket lining then hes going to have every big wig losing money willing to work against him.