KPI Secretary-General denies PPR 30 admission bribery claims

MGR Online•Politics•3d ago

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Dr. Issara Seriwattanawut, Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok's Institute, has denied allegations of accepting bribes for admission into the PPR 30 program.

•Dr. Issara Seriwattanawut issued a statement on August 23, 2026, denying bribery claims for the PPR 30 course.
•An investigation found that the applicant mentioned in the allegations confirmed in writing that no money or benefits were offered.
•King Prajadhipok's Institute is pursuing legal action against those spreading false information.
•Dr. Issara Seriwattanawut suggested the allegations may be politically motivated to damage his or the organization's reputation.

Overview

•Dr. Issara Seriwattanawut issued a clarification statement on August 23, 2026, regarding allegations of using money to enter the PPR 30 program.
•Dr. Issara Seriwattanawut ordered an investigation into the information after becoming aware of the matter on July 23, 2026.
•King Prajadhipok's Institute contacted the applicant based on application data starting from July 24.
•The applicant confirmed in writing to King Prajadhipok's Institute that no money or benefits were offered to any person for admission.
•Dr. Issara Seriwattanawut stated that the allegations are baseless and not true.
•Dr. Issara Seriwattanawut observed that the method of disseminating the information may be intended for political gain to undermine his or the organization's reputation.
•Dr. Issara Seriwattanawut has begun legal proceedings to protect his rights and reputation and will prosecute those spreading false information.
•Dr. Issara Seriwattanawut emphasized that admission to all programs at King Prajadhipok's Institute follows transparent, fair, and verifiable criteria.

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Key Entities

Person

Dr. Issara Seriwattanawut(ดร.อิสระ เสรีวัฒนวุฒิ)

The Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok's Institute who denied bribery allegations.

Organization

King Prajadhipok's Institute(สถาบันพระปกเกล้า)

The educational institution overseeing the PPR 30 program.

Policy

Higher Certificate Program in Politics and Governance in Democratic Systems for Senior Executives Class 30(หลักสูตรประกาศนียบัตรชั้นสูงการเมืองการปกครองในระบอบประชาธิปไตย สำหรับนักบริหารระดับสูง รุ่นที่ 30)

The academic program referred to as PPR 30 which was the subject of bribery allegations.