Bangkok:The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior has initiated a fact-finding committee to investigate allegations against an Interior Ministry official accused of illegally selling land to the husband of actress Boom Panadda.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Arsit Sampanrat, the Permanent Secretary, announced the establishment of the committee following reports that a ministry official might have been involved in the illicit sale. The official is alleged to have sold land to Mr. Athip Anantawan, the husband of Ms. Panadda Wongphudee, also known as Boom Panadda.
The committee, led by Ms. Arocha Nanthamontri, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, has been given a seven-day timeframe to conduct the investigation. Should the official be found guilty, immediate dismissal from their position is expected as part of the disciplinary actions.
The involved official holds the position of Division Director (C8), which is considered a mid-level civil servant rank. The Ministry emphasizes the necessity to verify the facts to ascertain the official's involvement and any potential wrongdoing in the land transaction. If any discrepancies are found, appropriate disciplinary measures will be enforced.