"In 2015, Pol Gen Somyot sold a large amount of shares he held in one company to Mr Kampol," Mr Sunand said. Pol Gen Somyot admitted that while he was police chief he borrowed 300 million baht from Mr Kampol. Pol Gen Somyot said Mr Kampol was an old friend who helped him out at a difficult time. "Pol Gen Somyot is now member of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) as well as head of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT). Last week, Mr Watchara submitted a petition to NLA president Pornpetch Wichitcholchai demanding a probe into the conduct of Pol Gen Somyot.

Source: Bangkok Post February 19, 2018 02:37 UTC