PACC probes illegal KTV bribes in Pluak Daeng

Thairath•Society•37m ago

Reader Briefing

The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) is investigating allegations of bribes paid to government officials to overlook illegal KTV establishments in Pluak Daeng, Rayong.

•The PACC Region 2 visited Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province, on October 17, 2026.
•Operation Secret Room led by Deputy Minister of Interior Phonphee Suwannachawee found four KTVs without licenses.
•Two of the four KTVs showed preliminary evidence of concealed prostitution.
•The PACC is investigating whether officials accepted bribes or neglected their duties regarding these establishments.

Overview

•On October 17, 2026, at 14.00, the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) and the Department of Provincial Administration visited Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province.
•The investigation follows Operation Secret Room, where Deputy Minister of Interior Phonphee Suwannachawee found four KTV establishments operating without licenses.
•PACC Region 2 Director Anongnat Cheewananthakul is coordinating with the Department of Provincial Administration to gather evidence and interview related persons, including establishment managers.
•The PACC is examining allegations of cash payments to government officials in exchange for convenience or the evasion of law enforcement.
•The PACC is reviewing the roles of regulatory agencies concerning business licensing and law enforcement to identify any misconduct or negligence.
•The PACC states that it cannot yet conclude whether any specific government official has committed a crime as the investigation is ongoing.
•If preliminary evidence is sufficient, the PACC will propose the case to the PACC Committee for inquiry, with an initial investigation timeframe of 60 days.
•This operation aligns with the policy of Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office Pharadon Prisnananthakul regarding the prevention of government corruption.

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Key Entities

Organization

Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตในภาครัฐ)

The agency investigating alleged bribes and negligence by government officials regarding illegal KTVs.

PACC(ป.ป.ท.)ℹ️

The abbreviation for the Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission.

Department of Provincial Administration(กรมการปกครอง)ℹ️

The agency coordinating with PACC to investigate the illegal KTV establishments.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing the Department of Provincial Administration.

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The office where Minister Pharadon Prisnananthakul serves.

Place

Pluak Daeng District(อำเภอปลวกแดง)ℹ️

The location in Rayong Province where the illegal KTVs were found.

Rayong Province(จังหวัดระยอง)ℹ️

The province where the investigation into KTV bribes is taking place.

Person

Phonphee Suwannachawee(นายพลพีร์ สุวรรณฉวี)

The Deputy Minister of Interior who led Operation Secret Room.

Phumwisarn Kasemsuk(นายภูมิวิศาล เกษมศุข)

The Secretary-General of the PACC.

Ekachai Kasemsukthawat(นายเอกชัย เกษมสุขธวัช)

A Deputy Secretary-General of the PACC.

Pol. Lt. Col. Siripong Sritula(พ.ต.ท.สิริพงษ์ ศรีตุลา)

A Deputy Secretary-General of the PACC.

Anongnat Cheewananthakul(นางสาวอนงนาต ชีวานันทกุล)

The Director of PACC Region 2.

Pharadon Prisnananthakul(นายภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)

The Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office supervising the PACC.