Police

Phuket Provincial Administrative Chief Officer Arrested in Alleged National Exam Bribery Case

Phuket's Provincial Administrative Chief Officer was arrested on bribery charges related to local government recruitment exams following an Anti-Corruption Police investigation.

27 Jun The Phuket Express

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PHUKET – Thailand’s Anti-Corruption Police have arrested the Phuket Provincial Administrative Chief Officer, Mr. Rungreung Thimabutr, on allegations of soliciting bribes linked to local government recruitment exams. The arrest was carried out on June 26th, 2026, under a warrant issued by the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases, Region 9. Authorities allege that Mr. […] Phuket Provincial Administrative Chief Officer Arrested in Alleged National Exam Bribery Case -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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