Bangkok: The Department of Corrections is preparing to change the orders of 20 officers at the Bangkok Special Prison. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections revealed that the Department will soon change the order for 20 officers at the Bangkok Special Prison, who were transferred internally. They are likely to be suspended or temporarily dismissed from duty. Evidence has been found of some officers actually flying to Macau.
According to Thai News Agency, this morning, officials from the Department of Corrections’ Fact-Finding Committee, along with DSI officials and the Institute of Forensic Science, entered the Bangkok Remand Prison to investigate and collect evidence regarding the case of the secret room under the stairs, which is currently in the news. Mr. Yutthana Nakruangsri, the Department of Corrections spokesperson and acting commander of the Bangkok Remand Prison, revealed that forensic officers were requested to join the sealed secret room under the stairs today to collect evidence. All evidence will be submitted to the fact-finding committee for consideration. A preliminary announcement regarding the 20 Bangkok Remand Prison officers who were transferred is expected to be made on November 25-26. Further evidence is now emerging, and further orders, such as suspension or temporary dismissal, may be issued.
Pol. Lt. Col. Anurak Rojananirankit, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Corrections, stated that today DSI officers will question prison officials regarding documentation, inmate control, family visits, and financial transactions, such as payments and transfers of funds. They will also examine information previously provided by the Department of Corrections regarding 20 officials, including two Chinese inmates and two Chinese models.
If further investigation is found, the DSI will issue summonses for all 20 officers for further questioning and will coordinate with the Immigration Bureau to review the travel history of Mr. Manop, the former commander of the Bangkok Remand Prison. Regarding the possession of various assets, government officials are normally required to declare their assets to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will investigate the officials’ assets in accordance with NACC law for any irregularities. The investigation is currently underway to determine whether any violations under Section 157 have been committed. If any violations are found, the matter will be forwarded to the NACC for further action.