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NACC Chief Evades Questions on MP Idea Asset Check

The secretary-general of Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission, Niti Pant Prechabhom, refused to comment on a request to audit the assets of Bhumjaithai MP Suchada Sang Thanthap, citing a prior engagement. After a government meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Ninlaphat, he took a phone call, avoided reporters’ follow‑up questions, and left Government House immediately. The incident took place at 11 a.m. on October 8, 2026.

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The NACC secretary-general dodged questions on the asset check request for MP Idea, claiming he had a prior engagement, before leaving Government House right after a meeting. At 11:00 a.m. on October 8, 2026, Niti Pant Prechabhom attended the second open‑government administration committee meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Ninlaphat. Once the session concluded, he declined to discuss the asset and liability declaration of Bhumjaithai MP Suchada Sang Thanthap and public concerns about her wealth’s origins. After saying 'Just a moment, I’m busy' and taking a call, he ignored reporters’ follow‑up and drove away immediately.

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Bangkok Governor Warns of Heavy Rain Oct 10-12

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