Earlier this month, it took the bold decision to set up a panel to collect and screen complaints lodged against government officials through military units. According to media reports, there are 74 complaint centres up and running, all of which are overseen by the Defence Ministry. The panel has received hundreds of complaints since it was established on July 14. Besides, since the new panel and those working at the satellite centres consist of military officers, some may start to wonder if there is some personnel surplus at the Defence Ministry. The public is wondering why the junta-installed anti-graft panel is thoroughly scrutinising civilian agencies when such high-profile scandalous military trips have slipped from its attention.

Source: Bangkok Post July 27, 2017 21:33 UTC