'Chatuchak' Responds to Position Deal Allegations, Calls it 'Path to Ruin'

MGR Online•Politics•11d ago

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Bangkok Governor candidate Chatuchak Sitti-suwan refutes allegations of a 4 million baht illicit deal for a District Director position, challenging accusers to present evidence and report to the NACC while deeming such practices a 'path to ruin'.

•Chatuchak Sitti-suwan, a candidate for Bangkok Governor, denied accusations of a 4 million baht deal for a District Director position.
•He challenged ‘Kris’ of the Economy Party to present evidence and report allegations to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
•Chatuchak questioned the timing of the accusations, suggesting they might be politically motivated due to the proximity of elections.
•He also clarified that he did not appoint Suraphon Nitikraiophot to lead Krungthep Thanakom or be the President of Navamindradhiraj University.

Overview

•Chatuchak Sitti-suwan stated that selling positions is 'a path to ruin' and vowed to not engage in such practices.
•Chatuchak Sitti-suwan challenged 'Kris' from the Economy Party to present evidence and report allegations to the NACC.
•The allegations of a 4 million baht deal for a District Director position were made by 'Kris' of the Economy Party prior to an election.
•Chatuchak Sitti-suwan expressed suspicion about the timing of the accusations, suggesting potential 'hidden agendas' given the election period.
•Chatuchak Sitti-suwan insisted that if corrupt individuals were hired, policies would not be effectively implemented, hindering progress.
•Chatuchak Sitti-suwan denied appointing Suraphon Nitikraiophot to lead Krungthep Thanakom or be the university president.
•Chatuchak Sitti-suwan stated that he appointed Thongthong Jantrangsu as the Chairman of KT's board due to his legal expertise.
•Chatuchak Sitti-suwan cautioned that providing misleading information about candidates during an election period carries criminal liability.

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Key Quotes

Chatuchak Sitti-suwan

"If there were real evidence, I wouldn't have made it to the present. If you have clear information, go report it to the NACC. Don't just talk."

ถ้ามีหลักฐานจริง ผมไม่รอดมาถึงปัจจุบันนี้หรอก ถ้าเกิดมีข้อมูลชัดเจนก็ขอให้ไปแจ้ง ป.ป.ช. เลย อย่ามาแต่พูดอย่างเดียว

Chatuchak Sitti-suwan

"We absolutely do not engage in the buying and selling of positions because it is a path to ruin."

เรื่องซื้อขายตำแหน่ง เราไม่ทำอยู่แล้ว เพราะว่ามันเป็นจุดแห่งความหายนะเลย

Chatuchak Sitti-suwan

"If these corrupt individuals are hired, they will continue to be corrupt. Ultimately, our policies will certainly not be implemented."

ถ้าเกิดพวกนี้เข้ามาทุจริต มันก็ต้องไปทุจริตต่อ สุดท้ายนโยบายเราก็ไม่ได้รับการปฏิบัติอย่างแน่นอน

Key Entities

Person

Chatuchak Sitti-suwan(ชัชชาติ)

Candidate for Bangkok Governor who denied allegations of position selling.

Kris, Economy Party(คริส พรรคเศรษฐกิจ)

Individual from the Economy Party who made allegations of position selling.

District Director(ผอ.เขต)

Position allegedly involved in a reported 4 million baht buying-and-selling scheme.

Suraphon Nitikraiophot(สุรพล นิติไกรพจน์)

Individual Chatuchak Sitti-suwan denied appointing to leadership positions at Krungthep Thanakom and Navamindradhiraj University.

Thongthong Jantrangsu(ธงทอง จันทรางศุ)

Individual appointed by Chatuchak Sitti-suwan as Chairman of Krungthep Thanakom's board.

Organization

Economy Party(พรรคเศรษฐกิจ)

Political party from which allegations about position selling originated.

National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)(ป.ป.ช.)

The anti-corruption body to which allegations of wrongdoing were challenged to be reported.

Krungthep Thanakom (KT.)(กรุงเทพธนาคม)

Company that Chatuchak Sitti-suwan clarified he did not appoint Suraphon Nitikraiophot to lead.

Navamindradhiraj University(ม.นวมินทร์ฯ)

University where Chatuchak Sitti-suwan stated he did not appoint Suraphon Nitikraiophot as president.