Sophon probes King Prajadhipok's Institute Secretary-General bribery

MGR Online•Politics•2d ago

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House Speaker Sophon Saram appointed a fact-finding committee to investigate the Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok's Institute over bribery allegations involving the Papor course.

•Sophon Saram appointed a fact-finding committee on August 7 to investigate the Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok's Institute.
•The investigation concerns allegations of requesting benefits in exchange for admission into the Papor course (Class 30).
•Sophon Saram stated that the Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok's Institute may continue performing duties during the fact-finding process.
•The investigation will also cover criticisms regarding the use of connections over qualifications for course admission.

Overview

•Sophon Saram appointed a fact-finding committee on August 7 to investigate allegations against the Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok's Institute.
•The Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok's Institute is accused of requesting benefits for admission into the Papor course Class 30.
•Sophon Saram mentioned that the Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok's Institute previously gave a verbal explanation and presented a withdrawal of lawsuit document.
•Sophon Saram confirmed that the Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok's Institute can continue performing duties while the fact-finding process proceeds.
•Sophon Saram stated the committee was formed to prove the truth and protect the image of King Prajadhipok's Institute.
•Sophon Saram intends to investigate whether connections were prioritized over qualifications for course selection.
•Sophon Saram stated that government officials who use state funds for the course but do not attend or sign in will not be allowed to perform make-up work.

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Key Entities

Person

Sophon Saram(โสภณ ซารัมย์)ℹ️

The Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the King Prajadhipok's Institute Committee.

Organization

King Prajadhipok's Institute(สถาบันพระปกเกล้า)

An institute whose Secretary-General is under investigation for bribery allegations.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body where Sophon Saram serves as Speaker.

Policy

Papor Course(หลักสูตรประกาศนียบัตรชั้นสูงการเมืองการปกครองในระบอบประชาธิปไตยสำหรับนักบริหารระดับสูง (ปปร.))

A high-level executive certificate course in politics and government administration under the democratic system.