Chuan Exposes 'Vicious Political Cycle', Attacks Independent Organizations as Worse Than Corruption

During a campaign rally on February 4th, Chuan Leekpai, a Democrat Party parliamentary candidate, spoke out against what he calls a 'vicious political cycle' spreading through government agencies. He directly challenged military and bureaucratic leadership about potential political interference, highlighting concerns about corruption infiltrating independent organizations. Chuan argued that some government ministries have corrupt ministers who then appoint corrupt permanent secretaries, creating a cascading system of patronage that prevents honest civil servants from advancing. He emphasized that this systemic problem can only be solved through collective public action and by not electing politicians who perpetuate such corrupt practices.