NACC rejects petition for ethics probe of ThamanatThamanat PrompowThe National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) on Thursday rejected a petition by the Move Forward Party (MFP) calling for a probe into the ethical conduct of Thamanat Prompow over his narcotics conviction in Australia. NACC secretary-general Niwatchai Kasemmongkol said the inquiry panel looking into the petition decided to reject it. Mr Niwatchai also said the case took place before Capt Thamanat held the positions and before the code of ethics took effect. A probe into ethical conduct can be launched only when an MP or cabinet minister violates the code of ethics while in office, he said. Any action committed by an MP or minister before they took office does not warrant an inquiry, Mr Nitwatchai said.

Source: Bangkok Post December 10, 2021 02:29 UTC