However, the NACC did not conclude that either Sukhumbhand or his then-deputy Jumpol Sumpaopol were guilty of corruption in relation to the project. The four officials were found guilty of engaging in corruption and abuse of authority in violation of the Criminal Code and of committing grave disciplinary offences. Six other suspects including the firm Curio Tour and Travel were found guilty of being accomplices. However, Warawit said the NACC had ordered a probe against Sukhumbhand for alleged negligence as he failed to prevent corruption. Sukhumbhand came up with the idea for the BMA to stage extravagant New Year lighting decorations in 2015 reportedly to promote tourism.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 07, 2017 18:00 UTC