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Anutin to probe Naruecha over leaked 'Help Blue' Line chat

Anutin to probe Naruecha over leaked 'Help Blue' Line chat

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Prime Minister Anutin is poised to launch an investigation into a senior official's leaked Line messages, while denying any involvement in political interference.

  • •Anutin Charnvirakul, the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, will form an investigative committee regarding Naruche Kochasivilai, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration.
  • •The investigation stems from leaked Line messages allegedly involving Naruche and Phuket Provincial Permanent Secretary Rungrueng Thimabut, concerning unfair reassignment potentially linked to political pressure.
  • •Anutin denied any personal involvement in helping or influencing the situation, stating he only monitors the Ministry of Interior's affairs.

Overview

  • •Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, will set up an investigative committee.
  • •The investigation is due to leaked Line chat messages from Naruche Kochasivilai, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration.
  • •The leaked messages allegedly involve Naruche and Rungrueng Thimabut, Phuket Provincial Permanent Secretary, concerning an unfair transfer.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul affirmed that he has not helped or been involved in the matter.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul stated that if the actions of Director-General Naruche are found to be incorrect, an investigation team will be formed to find the facts.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul instructed to only focus on the Ministry of Interior's primary responsibilities (M.1).
  • •The statement was made at 2:25 PM on May 29 at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul
"If it is seen that it was done incorrectly, or how, I must set up a team to investigate to find the facts, but I can confirm that I did not help, never helped."
ถ้าดูว่าทำไม่ถูก หรืออย่างไร ตนต้องตั้งชุดขึ้นมาสอบสวนหาข้อเท็จจริง แต่ยืนยันได้ว่าไม่ได้ช่วย ไม่เคยช่วย
Anutin Charnvirakul
"No, just look at M.1 alone, the Ministry of Interior, no need to look at others."
ไม่มี ให้ดู มท.1 ไว้อย่างเดียว กระทรวงมหาดไทย ไม่ต้องไปดูคนอื่น

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, who is initiating an investigation based on leaked messages.
Naruecha Kochasivilai(นฤชา โฆษาศิวิไลซ์)
Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, allegedly involved in leaked Line chat messages.
Rungrueng Thimabut(รุ่งเรือง ธิมาบุตร)
Phuket Provincial Permanent Secretary, allegedly involved in leaked Line chats with Naruecha Kochasivilai.

Organization

Department of Provincial Administration(กรมการปกครอง)
Government department headed by Naruecha Kochasivilai, involved in the leaked Line chat controversy.
Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️
Government ministry overseeing the Department of Provincial Administration and the Provincial Permanent Secretary.

Place

Royal Thai Police Headquarters(สํานักงานตํารวจแห่งชาติ)
Location where Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul made statements on May 29.