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Chatchart Responds to Jirayut's Corruption Claims, Questions Timing

Chatchart Responds to Jirayut's Corruption Claims, Questions Timing

Matichon•Politics•23d ago

Reader Briefing

Bangkok Governor candidate Chatchart denies 'Agong system' and corruption, questions the timing of accuser Jirayut's allegations.

  • •Chatchart Sittipunt, a candidate for Bangkok Governor, addressed allegations of a corrupt "Agong system" and transfer manipulation.
  • •He denied the existence of such a system in his administration and stated that personnel transfers were based on merit.
  • •Chatchart expressed regret that the allegations were not raised when he was governor, only as the election approaches.

Overview

  • •On June 4, Chatchart Sittipunt, a candidate for Governor of Bangkok, campaigned in an area of Bangkok.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt stated that he was unaware of an "Agong system" and affirmed its non-existence in his administration.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt maintained that personnel transfers were based on merit, not financial transactions.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt expressed regret that allegations of corruption were not reported during his term as governor.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt questioned why the allegations were only being reported close to the election.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt confirmed that if there were issues of corruption, they should be reported promptly for investigation.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt clarified that any acceptance of money for transfers would compromise integrity and lead to being subservient.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt stated openness to receiving information from Jirayut, expressing no anger towards the accuser.

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Key Quotes

Chatchart Sittipunt
"“I'm confused, 'Agong system'? Why is it suddenly trending outside the system? There isn't one.”"
“ผมก็ยังงง ระบบอากงเหรอ ทำไมตอนนี้นอกระบบมันกำลังดังเหรอ ยังไม่มีนะ”
Chatchart Sittipunt
"“If we ever accept money for transfers, we become that person's slave for life.”"
“ถ้าเกิดเมื่อไหร่ก็ตามที่เราไปรับเงินเรื่องโยกย้าย เราต้องเป็นทาสคนนั้นไปตลอดชีวิต”
Chatchart Sittipunt
"“It's a shame. Why wasn't it reported when I was in office? If real, we would have fixed it immediately.”"
“เสียดายทำไมไม่แจ้งตอนที่เราอยู่ ถ้ามีจริงจะได้รีบดำเนินการแก้ไข”
Chatchart Sittipunt
"“We must select people based on performance. Results over the past 4 years show we moved skilled people into positions.”"
“เราต้องเลือกคนที่ผลงาน ผลงานที่เกิดขึ้นในช่วง4ปีขึ้นมา แสดงว่าเราโยกคนที่เก่วมาทำงาน”
Chatchart Sittipunt
"“I'm happy to listen, I'm not angry with Mr. Jirayut, because if he has information, I am glad to hear it.”"
“ยินดีนะ ผมไม่ได้โกรธเคืองคุณจิรายุ เพราะถ้าท่านมีข้อมูลก็ยินดีจะรับฟัง”

Key Entities

Person

Chatchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️
Candidate for Governor of Bangkok, responding to corruption allegations.
Jirayut(จิรายุ)
Individual who made corruption allegations against Chatchart Sittipunt.

Place

Setthi Market, Bang Na District, Bangkok(ตลาดนัดเศรษฐี เขตบางนา กรุงเทพฯ)
Location where Chatchart Sittipunt campaigned and responded to allegations.

Policy

Agong System(ระบบอากง)
Alleged corrupt system of transfers or benefits denied by Chatchart Sittipunt.