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PACC investigates Pluak Daeng KTV bribery and official negligence

PACC investigates Pluak Daeng KTV bribery and official negligence

Matichon•General•1h ago

Reader Briefing

The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating potential bribery and law enforcement negligence involving government officials after raids on KTV establishments in Pluak Daeng.

  • •The PACC Region 2 and Department of Provincial Administration inspected Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province, on October 17.
  • •Four KTV establishments were found to be operating without licenses, and two were linked to prostitution.
  • •Investigations focus on allegations that payments were made to government officials to facilitate operations or avoid law enforcement.
  • •The initial fact-finding process is expected to take 60 days.

Overview

  • •The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Region 2 and the Department of Provincial Administration visited Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province, on October 17 at 14.00.
  • •The investigation follows "Operation Secret Room," led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Phonphi Suwannachawee, which found four KTVs without licenses and evidence of prostitution in two locations.
  • •Ms. Anongnat Cheewanantakul, Director of PACC Region 2, is coordinating with the Department of Provincial Administration to collect evidence regarding alleged cash payments to officials.
  • •The PACC is examining whether officials involved in licensing and supervision engaged in bribery, abuse of power, or neglect of duty.
  • •If initial evidence is sufficient, the PACC will propose the case to the PACC Commission for a full inquiry and potential referral to the Attorney General.
  • •Ms. Anongnat Cheewanantakul stated that the PACC has not yet concluded that any specific official committed a crime as the investigation is ongoing.
  • •Ms. Anongnat Cheewanantakul expressed confidence that PACC executives and staff will act impartially and are not concerned about external interference.

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Key Entities

Organization

Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตในภาครัฐ)
The agency investigating bribery and negligence regarding KTV establishments in Pluak Daeng.
PACC(ป.ป.ท.)ℹ️
The shortened name for the Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission.
Department of Provincial Administration(กรมการปกครอง)ℹ️
The agency that collaborated with PACC to inspect the KTV establishments.
Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️
The ministry overseeing the Department of Provincial Administration.
Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)
The office where Mr. Paradorn Prisnanantakul serves as Minister.

Place

Pluak Daeng District(อำเภอปลวกแดง)ℹ️
The location in Rayong Province where the KTV establishments are situated.
Rayong Province(จังหวัดระยอง)ℹ️
The province where Pluak Daeng District is located.

Person

Mr. Phonphi Suwannachawee(นายพลพีร์ สุวรรณฉวี)
Deputy Minister of Interior who led the "Operation Secret Room" raids.
Mr. Phumwisal Kasemsuk(นายภูมิวิศาล เกษมศุข)
Secretary-General of the PACC.
Mr. Ekachai Kasemsukthawat(นายเอกชัย เกษมสุขธวัช)
Deputy Secretary-General of the PACC.
Pol. Lt. Col. Siripong Sritula(พ.ต.ท.สิริพงษ์ ศรีตุลา)
Deputy Secretary-General of the PACC.
Ms. Anongnat Cheewanantakul(นางสาวอนงนาต ชีวานันทกุล)
Director of PACC Region 2 who led the on-site coordination in Rayong.
Mr. Paradorn Prisnanantakul(นายภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)
Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office who oversees the PACC.