Sophon orders probe into 500,000 baht PPA 30 course demand

Thairath•Politics•2d ago

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House Speaker Sophon Sarum orders a fact-finding committee to investigate allegations of 500,000 baht bribes for admission to a King Prajadhipok Institute course.

•Sophon Sarum ordered a fact-finding committee to investigate allegations that 500,000 baht was demanded for entry into the PPA 30 course.
•The allegations involve the Secretary-General of the King Prajadhipok Institute.
•Sophon Sarum inspected the Parliament's dining and media rooms on August 24, 2026.
•A general session of Parliament is scheduled for August 25.

Overview

•On August 24, 2026, Sophon Sarum inspected the dining area on level B2 of the Parliament building and the media room.
•Sophon Sarum ordered the establishment of a fact-finding committee to investigate claims of 500,000 baht payments for the PPA 30 course.
•The PPA 30 course is the Advanced Certificate Program in Politics and Governance in Democratic Regime for Senior Executives of the King Prajadhipok Institute.
•Sophon Sarum stated that the Secretary-General of the King Prajadhipok Institute had previously provided a verbal explanation claiming the matter was a misunderstanding.
•Sophon Sarum initiated the committee to prove the truth regarding the Secretary-General of the King Prajadhipok Institute and protect the image of the institute.
•Sophon Sarum instructed the Secretary-General of the King Prajadhipok Institute to clear themselves of the allegations.
•Sophon Sarum declared a policy that government officials studying at the institute who do not attend as scheduled will not be allowed to take make-up classes.
•Sophon Sarum will consult with the King Prajadhipok Institute Council before setting a timeframe for the investigation.

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Key Quotes

Sophon Sarum

"Suppose if it were true, we could not accept it, but fairness must be given to all parties."

สมมติว่าหากเป็นเรื่องจริง เราก็รับไม่ได้ แต่ต้องให้ความเป็นธรรมทุกฝ่าย

Key Entities

Person

Sophon Sarum(โสภณ ซารัมย์)

Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the King Prajadhipok Institute Council.

Organization

King Prajadhipok Institute(สถาบันพระปกเกล้า)

An educational institute providing the PPA 30 course.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body where Sophon Sarum serves as Speaker.

Place

Parliament Building(อาคารรัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where Sophon Sarum inspected the dining and media rooms.

Policy

Advanced Certificate Program in Politics and Governance in Democratic Regime for Senior Executives Class 30 (PPA 30)(หลักสูตรประกาศนียบัตรชั้นสูงการเมืองการปกครองในระบอบประชาธิปไตยสำหรับนักบริหารระดับสูง รุ่นที่ 30 (ปปร.30))

A high-level executive course at the King Prajadhipok Institute associated with bribery allegations.