This looks like a serious escalation in the war between PM Opposite and those backing the police chief. Junior is getting to the point where he may have to fire the police general and his brother, the Defense Minister, or risk losing all semblance of control over his own government. In the meantime, this claim of corruption will probably delay the annual shuffle of police positions, which the PM's clients are rumored to be unhappy with, and is probably why the charge was made just now.
"Democrat MP Sirichok Sopha on Thursday insisted he had evidence on the cash-for-police positions scandal while national police chief General Patcharawat Wongsuwan countered his 30-year career was unblemished. "I have never heard about buying positions; I have never accepted bribes in my 30 years in the police service," Patcharawat said.
Sirichok confirmed, however, he could back up his allegation about cash payments in exchange for deputy commander-level positions. "My purpose is to deter the bribery within the police service and not yet aim at unmasking the culprits," he said in a warning that he might release the evidence if the wrongdoing persists.
The Police Commission is scheduled this afternoon to debate the police reshuffle list, including the appointment of officers at the deputy commander level.Patcharawat has been dispatched on an inspection trip to the Deep South and will not be involved in the list."
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/08/13...cs_30109690.php
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Democrat MP charges police chief is corrupt
Started by Hedda, Aug 13 2009 05:23 PM
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Posted 14 August 2009 - 02:29 PM
Asking if the Thai police are corrupt is like asking if the Pope is Catholic. It comes with the territory. Talkj to any Thai who's paying attention and he'll tell you promotions are bought and sold as easily as buying something at Chatuchak Market.
