Bangkok: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has provided a detailed clarification regarding the asset declaration of Saksayam Chidchob during his tenure as Minister of Transport. The NACC found no evidence of funds invested in shares of Buricharoen Construction Limited Partnership, leading to the conclusion that Saksayam did not intentionally submit false asset declarations.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Surapong Intarathaworn, Secretary-General and spokesperson for the NACC, addressed media reports concerning the commission's ruling on Saksayam Chidchob. Saksayam had submitted his asset and liability declarations six times while serving as a Member of Parliament and Minister of Transport. None of these declarations mentioned investments in Buricharoen Construction Limited Partnership, leading to the NACC's conclusion that there was no intentional omission.
On January 17, 2024, the Constitutional Court issued a ruling stating that Saksayam's funds were used for transactions in another individual's name, and later for investment in specific funds. This arrangement resulted in Saksayam retaining partnership rights in Buricharoen Construction Limited Partnership, but under another's control, violating Section 187 of the Thai Constitution. Consequently, Saksayam's ministerial position was terminated.
In his asset declaration upon leaving office, Saksayam explained his non-disclosure of investment in Buricharoen Construction, attributing it to a dispute with Mr. S., who managed the partnership on his behalf. Despite efforts to reclaim his rights through legal actions, a settlement was reached in June 2025, with Saksayam agreeing not to reclaim his investment. Instead, a land sale agreement was finalized between the two parties.
Following the settlement, Saksayam updated his asset declaration on July 9, 2025, reflecting the land sale. The NACC confirmed that the transactions and the declaration updates were completed before the Constitutional Court's ruling, leading to the conclusion that Saksayam's declarations were accurate and compliant with legal requirements.
The NACC's investigation included witness interviews and document reviews from various government agencies. It revealed no evidence that Saksayam abused his ministerial powers to benefit Buricharoen Construction Limited Partnership. Additionally, financial audits showed the company's profitability and growth occurred before Saksayam's ministerial term, dissociating him from any alleged misconduct.
The investigation also found no evidence of interference in procurement processes or favoritism in contract awards by Saksayam. Consequently, the NACC concluded that there was no abuse of power or legal violations on his part during his tenure as Minister of Transport.
In conclusion, the NACC's findings support that Saksayam's asset declaration omissions were not intentional, and there was no misuse of ministerial authority linked to Buricharoen Construction Limited Partnership. The commission's resolution aligns with the Constitutional Court's ruling, exonerating Saksayam from allegations of corruption or ethical violations.