Bangkok, “Srisuwan-Jeng Dokjik” had worked together to petition the minister. Thammanat and Deputy Minister Chaiya asked to investigate the preparation of TOR for the procurement of aircraft by the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation, stating that it was a locking of specifications to representative companies of aircraft manufacturers in the country. Czech Republic “Minister Thammanat” stated that the work of government agencies can be inspected. But it must not be used as a tool for personal gain.
Reporters reported that Before the police arrested Mr. Srisuwan Janraya and his associates, namely Mr. Yoswarit Chuklom or Jeng Dokjik and Ms. Pimanattha. Jiraputthiphak On the basis of threatening to extort the Director-General of the Rice Department on January 26, 2024, Mr. Srisuwan and Mr. Yoswarit had previously gone to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to submit a complaint to Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, and Mr. Chaiya Promma. Deputy
Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, who oversees the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation, traveled twice, on December 8, 2023, and went to follow up on answers again on January 17, 2024.
Mr. Srisuwan and Mr. Yosawaris asked the minister to investigate the executives of the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation who may have provided benefits to the brokers of the company offering to sell two Royal Rainmaking aircraft worth 1,188 million after finding out that it was suspicious that before writing A group of TOR executives traveled to visit an aircraft manufacturing company in the Czech Republic in October 2023. Later, TOR drafted the specifications for representatives of that company. By bringing this matter to the committee to study the preparation and monitoring of budget management. The House of Representatives has already passed on December 20, 2023.
Mr. Srisuwan stated that The bid was submitted on January 5, 2024. From bidding information on the Comptroller
General’s Department website, it was found that There is only one bidder. Representative of the aircraft manufacturing company
The fact that the Minister and Deputy Minister who oversees the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation are aware of the information according to the complaint But did not order an inspection or review. Therefore, it may be considered an omission of duty. Under the Criminal Code, Section 157 or not?
Mr. Srisuwan also stated that Setting specifications for procurement that are conducive to aircraft from this company, it was found that the technology of the aircraft was lagging behind. It’s probably not worth the billions in budget costs. And a maintenance budget of more than 40 million baht must be allocated per year if the Minister and Director-General do not take any action. This matter must be sent to the National Anti-Corruption Commission. in order to proceed according to the law
For the representative assigned by Captain Thammanat to receive complaints from Mr
. Srisuwan and Jeng. The letter of club on January 17, 2024 was Mr. Thanadon Suwannarit, Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, stating that the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives would investigate this matter to provide clarity. If you already know the facts The public will be informed because the budget used for procurement is public taxes.
Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, said: The civil society sector inspects the work of government agencies. It’s good to have transparency. It is considered a policy of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. But the inspection process must be pure and fair for the benefit of the government and the nation. without using it as a tool for seeking personal gain
For the case of Mr. Srisuwan and those of the Director-General of the Rice Department The police must be allowed to prove the facts, including evidence, audio clips, pictures, and money transfer routes, all of which are already with the police. As fo
r the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, they are investigating all the facts to ensure fairness to both sides.
Captain Thammanat emphasized that This event is of interest to the public. This matter must be made clear. In particular, the Rice Department must explain the details to society. If you check and find that There has actually been a crime committed. Must be prosecuted according to the law. or if it is bullying that causes damage to government officials Offenders must be prosecuted to the fullest extent.
Source: Thai News Agency