Rangsiman Rome, the spokesperson for the Move Forward Party, has recently come forward with bold allegations of corruption within the Thai government system. Unpacking a series of malfeasance pointing towards top government officials, he uncovers a disturbing underbelly of deceit and manipulation that he asserts, needs staunch rectification.
According to Rome, dubious deals have been cut, compromising the integrity of the administration. Case in point, he shed light on the illicit sale of Thai electricity to an infamous drug lord from Myanmar. His accusations go so far as to suggest the involvement of two former heavy-weight police chiefs, as well as the police aviation unit.
Being a passionate advocate for a clean and honest government system, the 31-year-old politician couldn’t help but raise questions regarding the stance Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin would take on this issue. Would he dare initiate legal proceedings against the formidable former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha?
Using the potent platform of Twitter, Rangsiman Rome publicized his concerns in a series of telling tweets. After a diligent scrutiny of the incoming PM’s policy statement, Rome found the proposed solutions not only vague but also with alarming undertones. It appeared the policies were more of an appease-the-coalition-partners strategy, rather than effectively addressing the pressing challenges.
Highlighting his stand against such manipulation, Rome drew attention to several glaring instances of systemic corruption. A glaring example being the unscrupulous police ticketing system which allegedly bribes law enforcement personnel into engaging in corrupt practices, from setting up extortion checkpoints to demanding protection fees from business operators. This exploitative system has not only promoted the culture of fear and control but has also enabled the ‘positions for sale’ practice.
Unfair treatment of lower-ranking police officers was another issue Rangsiman Rome addressed. With officers carelessly transferred across units to lesser-desirable locations, anyone refusing such transfers faced severe disciplinary action. Such officers were often sidelined for up to nine months, further demoralizing necessary forces.
In an uncanny revelation, Rome exposed corruption within the police aviation unit, implicating former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. He alleged PM Chan-o-cha had illegally approved the use of central funds to extinguish nearly a billion baht of the National Police Office’s debt. This act contravened the law, resulting in financial loss to taxpayers and consequential damage to the nation.
Though Rome has been vocal in challenging current PM Srettha to disclose his policies and initiate legal action against Prayt, doubts linger about his courage in standing up against such coalition partners. The looming question is – will PM Srettha step up to the plate or crumble under peer pressure?
Last but not least, Rome delved into the critical issue of human trafficking. He exposed the persecution of diligent police officers who successfully dismantled human trafficking networks, only to face subtle death threats from certain ‘dark powers’. These officers have been pressed to seek refuge abroad, leading to an alarming trend that puts the nation’s security at risk.
Concluding his charges, Rome revealed the ‘rot within the government system’. He declared it time for those in power to stand accountable, to peel back layers of corruption, and to restore a robust police structure. Much-needed reforms include stemming an alarming increase in police deaths and curtailing an influx of drugs and international criminals. The time to usher in change is now, asserts Rangsiman Rome, for the betterment of the country.
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