Parliament Committee clears King Prajadhipok's Institute Secretary

Khaosod•Politics•43m ago

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The Parliamentary Committee on Prevention and Suppression of Corruption found no evidence of bribery involving the Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok's Institute.

•Asapol Santhraiphop announced that the committee found no evidence of a 500,000 baht bribe request.
•The allegation was made by Parames Chaiphatcharakulphong and others regarding seats in the Praprapa (PPR) Course 30.
•Issara Seriwattannawut denied all charges and provided evidence of being in Surat Thani province during the alleged payment date.
•The committee has resolved to draft a report and notify the President of the National Assembly.

Overview

•Parames Chaiphatcharakulphong and others filed a complaint at Rattanathibet Police Station on June 15 alleging Issara Seriwattannawut and a police officer defrauded them of 500,000 baht for seats in King Prajadhipok's Institute's PPR Course 30.
•The complainants withdrew their report in August, claiming the money had been returned.
•The Parliamentary Committee on Prevention and Suppression of Corruption conducted six meetings starting August 12 to investigate the matter.
•Issara Seriwattannawut denied all allegations, stating he never requested or received money and was in Surat Thani province on the alleged payment date of July 18, 2025.
•Rattanathibet Police Station and Thung Song Hong Police Station reports show no documentary evidence of payment or settlement, and witnesses denied paying any money.
•Issara Seriwattannawut has filed charges of false reporting and defamation against the accusers.
•The Parliamentary Committee on Prevention and Suppression of Corruption will draft a factual report within 15 days and notify the President of the National Assembly.
•The committee will notify the Marine Police Division regarding the police officer mentioned in the case.

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Key Quotes

Asapol Santhraiphop

"No evidence has yet been found of the requesting, receiving, delivering, or returning of 500,000 baht as alleged."

ยังไม่พบหลักฐานว่า มีการเรียกรับ ส่งมอบหรือคืนเงิน 500,000 บาท ตามที่กล่าวอ้าง

Key Entities

Person

Asapol Santhraiphop(อาสพลธ์ สรรณ์ไตรภพ)

MP for Si Sa Ket from the Bhumjaithai Party and Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Prevention and Suppression of Corruption.

Issara Seriwattannawut(อิสระ เสรีวัฒนวุฒิ)

Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok's Institute who was accused of bribery.

Parames Chaiphatcharakulphong(ปรเมศร์ ชัยพัชรกุลพงษ์)

An individual who filed a complaint alleging fraud and bribery regarding course seats.

Chairat Jamnongkarn(ชัยรัตน์ จำนงค์การ)

Another name for Parames Chaiphatcharakulphong who filed the complaint.

Chaimet Milinjinda(ชัยเมศร์ มิลินจินดา)

An individual who filed a complaint alleging fraud and bribery.

Organization

Parliamentary Committee on Prevention and Suppression of Corruption(กมธ.ป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตประพฤติมิชอบ สภา)

The parliamentary body that investigated the bribery allegations against the Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok's Institute.

King Prajadhipok's Institute(สถาบันพระปกเกล้า)

The educational institution whose Secretary-General was accused of bribery regarding the PPR Course 30.

Rattanathibet Police Station(สถานีตำรวจภูธรรัตนาธิเบศร์)

The police station where the initial fraud complaint was filed and where the counter-suit is being investigated.

Thung Song Hong Police Station(สถานีตำรวจนครบาลทุ่งสองห้อง)

The police station that handled the investigation into the bribery allegations.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party of Asapol Santhraiphop.

Marine Police Division(กองบังคับการตำรวจน้ำ)

The agency the committee will notify regarding the police officer mentioned in the case.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where Asapol Santhraiphop made the announcement.

Surat Thani Province(จ.สุราษฎร์ธานี)ℹ️

The location where Issara Seriwattannawut traveled to on July 18, 2025.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

The city where Issara Seriwattannawut returned to on July 20, 2025.