'Chatchart' Challenges 'Kris' to Show Evidence, Denies 'Ong System'

Thairath•Politics•22d ago

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Bangkok Governor Chatchart Sittipunt challenges a political figure to provide evidence of corruption in appointing district directors, refuting claims of an 'Ong system' and emphasizing transparency.

•Bangkok Governor Chatchart Sittipunt challenged Mr. Kris of the Economy Party to present evidence regarding alleged corruption in district director appointments.
•Chatchart denied the existence of an 'Ong system,' stating that appointments are based on merit and performance.
•The Governor emphasized that individuals making accusations must provide proof and take responsibility for their words, especially during an election period.

Overview

•On June 3, 2026, Chatchart Sittipunt, the Bangkok Governor candidate, stated that Krais is challenged to present evidence of bribery in appointing district directors.
•Chatchart Sittipunt challenged Kris to present evidence of alleged bribery in appointing district directors, stating that the accuser must be responsible for their words.
•Chatchart Sittipunt denied the existence of the 'Ong system,' calling it a fabricated term and explaining that appointments are based on merit and performance to ensure the best outcomes.
•The Economy Party had prepared to announce the lack of transparency and alleged corruption in the appointment of district directors through the 'Ong system'.
•Chatchart Sittipunt stated that if there was evidence of corruption, he would not have survived in his position, as transparency and anti-corruption are constantly scrutinized.
•Chatchart Sittipunt cautioned that spreading misinformation during an election period could have criminal consequences, emphasizing that all statements must be accurate and responsible.
•Chatchart Sittipunt met Mr. Kris, a party-list MP and head of the Economy Party, before the election, but Kris had never discussed these issues with him.
•Chatchart Sittipunt affirmed that appointments and transfers are made to bring in competent and capable individuals with a track record to ensure public service.

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Key Quotes

Chatchart Sittipunt

"Go ahead, report it, but if you speak, you must take responsibility for your words. If there was evidence, I probably wouldn't have survived until now."

เอาเลย แจ้งมาเลย แต่พูดก็ต้องรับผิดชอบคำพูดตัวเองนะ ถ้าหากมีหลักฐานผมไม่น่าจะรอดมาถึงปัจจุบันนี้

Chatchart Sittipunt

""The 'Ong system' does not exist. It's a fabricated term. It's the team's operational guideline, and I am responsible."

“ระบบอากง”ไม่มี มันเป็นคําที่แต่งขึ้นมา เป็นแนวทางปฏิบัติของทีมงาน ผมก็ต้องรับผิดชอบ

Key Entities

Person

Chatchart(ชัชชาติ)ℹ️

Bangkok Governor candidate and current officeholder who addressed allegations of corruption in appointments.

Kris(คริส)

A figure associated with the Economy Party who was challenged by Chatchart to present evidence of corruption.

District Director(ผอ.เขต)

Positions that are the subject of alleged bribery and corruption in appointments.

Mr. Torsak Chotimongkol(นายต่อศักดิ์ โชติมงคล)

Former advisor to the Bangkok Governor, mentioned in relation to the 'Ong' term.

Prof. Dr. Surapol Nitikraipoj(ศ.ดร.สุรพล นิติไกรพจน์)

Individual Chatchart clarified he did not appoint to the board of Bangkok Thanakom Company (KT).

Prof. Sanya Thongthang Sungsu(ศ.พิเศษธงทอง จันทรางศุ)

Appointed Chairman of the Board for Bangkok Thanakom Company (KT) by Chatchart.

Organization

Economy Party(พรรคเศรษฐกิจ)

Political party preparing to announce alleged corruption in the appointment of district directors.

Bangkok Thanakom Company Limited (KT)(บริษัท กรุงเทพธนาคม จำกัด)

Company where appointments were questioned, with Prof. Dr. Surapol Nitikraipoj's non-appointment clarified.

Navamindradhiraj University(มหาวิทยาลัยนวมินทราธิราช)

University where Chatchart clarified he did not appoint the president of the council, as the position was held prior to his tenure.

Concept

Ong system(ระบบอากง)

An alleged system of corruption or patronage in appointments, denied by Chatchart Sittipunt.