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P.P.C. Director Admits Drunk Driving, Denies Other Charges

P.P.C. Director Admits Drunk Driving, Denies Other Charges

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A director from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has admitted to drunk driving causing a fatality but denies charges of negligence and failing to stop at the scene, offering apologies to the victim's family.

  • •The Director of the NACC's Investigation and Special Affairs Bureau admitted to drunk driving causing death.
  • •The director denied charges of negligence and failing to stop after the accident.
  • •The incident occurred on May 29, 2026, after the director had consumed alcohol.
  • •The director apologized to the victim's family and the NACC for the impact on its image.

Overview

  • •At 12:45 PM on May 29, 2026, Jirong Krohmo, Director of the NACC's Investigation and Special Affairs Bureau, was interrogated by investigators for over three hours.
  • •Jirong Krohmo stated, 'I express my condolences and apologize to the family of the deceased, as well as to the Office of the NACC, for causing an impact on the organization's image.'
  • •Jirong Krohmo admitted to driving a vehicle in a drunken state that resulted in the death of another person.
  • •Jirong Krohmo admitted to consuming alcohol at a restaurant after work around 4:30 PM, before driving home alone.
  • •Jirong Krohmo confirmed, 'I confirm that the incident was a personal matter, and no one wanted such an incident to occur.'
  • •Jirong Krohmo is committed to fully taking care of and being responsible for the deceased's family, including damages and compensation.
  • •Jirong Krohmo plans to attend the funeral of the deceased every day until the ceremonies are complete.
  • •Jirong Krohmo pleaded guilty to drunk driving causing death but pleaded not guilty to the charges of negligence and hit-and-run after the interrogation.

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Key Quotes

Jirong Krohmo
"I express my condolences and apologize to the family of the deceased, as well as to the Office of the NACC, for causing an impact on the organization's image."
ขอแสดงความเสียใจและขอโทษต่อครอบครัวของผู้เสียชีวิต รวมถึงขอโทษต่อสำนักงาน ป.ป.ช. ที่ทำให้เกิดผลกระทบต่อภาพลักษณ์ขององค์กร
Jirong Krohmo
"I confirm that the incident was a personal matter, and no one wanted such an incident to occur."
ยืนยันว่าเหตุการณ์ที่เกิดขึ้นเป็นเรื่องส่วนตัว และไม่มีใครอยากให้เกิดเหตุลักษณะนี้ขึ้น
Jirong Krohmo
"After work around 4:30 PM, I went to a restaurant and admit I did drink alcohol before driving home alone."
หลังเลิกงานเวลาประมาณ 16.30 น. ได้เดินทางไปร้านอาหารและยอมรับว่ามีการดื่มเครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์จริง ก่อนจะขับรถออกมาเพียงลำพัง

Key Entities

Organization

Director of the Investigation and Special Affairs Bureau, NACC(ผอ.สำนักสืบสวนฯ ป.ป.ช.)
The organizational unit responsible for investigations within Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission.
NACC(ป.ป.ช.)ℹ️
The National Anti-Corruption Commission of Thailand, a government agency tasked with preventing and investigating corruption.

Person

Jirong Krohmo(นายจรงค์ เกราะเหมาะ)
Director of the Investigation and Special Affairs Bureau of the NACC, who admitted to drunk driving causing death.