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DOPA Chief Denies Leaked Chat "Help the Blues" Amidst Political Controversy

DOPA Chief Denies Leaked Chat "Help the Blues" Amidst Political Controversy

Thansettakij•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration has denied the authenticity of a leaked chat message, while the Prime Minister stated no interference occurred.

  • •Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration refuted a leaked chat message allegedly involving him in political matters.
  • •The leaked chat allegedly contained the phrase "Help the Blues" during the recent election period.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated he "never helped" and would investigate if wrongdoing is found.
  • •The Department of Provincial Administration is also investigating internal complaints of corruption and dereliction of duty among certain officials.

Overview

  • •On May 29, 2053, the Department of Provincial Administration released a statement to clarify a leaked chat message.
  • •The Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, Naruacha Khosasilalais, denied the leaked chat was his conversation.
  • •The issue arose after a lawyer filed a complaint on May 28, 2053, with the House Committee regarding online conversations allegedly linked to high-ranking Ministry of Interior officials.
  • •The Department of Provincial Administration affirmed its adherence to political neutrality and relevant laws during the recent election.
  • •The Department of Provincial Administration is concurrently investigating complaints of corruption and dereliction of duty against some officials.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that he "never helped" and would order an investigation if any wrongdoing is discovered.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul advised focusing on "MHT 1" (presumably himself or the top position) regarding Ministry of Interior matters.
  • •Director-General Naruacha Khosasilalais is prepared to exercise legal rights to protect his reputation and that of the government.

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Key Quotes

Naruacha Khosasilalais
"The said message is not a conversation of mine in any way."
ข้อความดังกล่าวไม่ใช่บทสนทนาของตนเองแต่อย่างใด
Anutin Charnvirakul
"Never helped."
ไม่เคยช่วย
Anutin Charnvirakul
"Just look at MHT 1 alone. The Ministry of Interior does not need to look at others."
ให้ดู มท.1 อย่างเดียว กระทรวงมหาดไทยไม่ต้องไปดูคนอื่น

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Provincial Administration(กรมการปกครอง)ℹ️
An agency under the Ministry of Interior responsible for provincial administration and elections, issuing a statement to clarify a leaked chat.
House Committee on Political Development, Mass Communication, and Public Participation(คณะกรรมาธิการการพัฒนาการเมือง การสื่อสารมวลชน และการมีส่วนร่วมของประชาชน สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)
A committee in the House of Representatives that received a complaint regarding a leaked chat conversation.

Person

Naruacha Khosasilalais(นายนฤชา โฆษาศิวิไลซ์)
Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration who denied his involvement in a leaked chat message.
Patraprong Suksan(นายภัทรพงศ์ ศุภักษร)
Lawyer, also known as 'Lawyer Aun Buriram', who filed a complaint with the House Committee regarding a leaked chat.
Lawyer Aun Buriram(ทนายอั๋น บุรีรัมย์)
Nickname for Patraprong Suksan, who filed a complaint related to a leaked chat.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who denied any involvement in the leaked chat and promised an investigation.
Prime Minister Anutin(นายกฯ อนุทิน)ℹ️
An informal reference to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who commented on the leaked chat controversy.
Permanent Secretary of Interior(ปลัด มท.)
Referred to in the article, likely commenting on the actions and vision within the Ministry of Interior.
MHT 1(มท.1)
An informal designation potentially referring to Minister of Interior or Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, emphasizing singular focus.