Meanwhile, national police deputy chief Pol General Srivara Ransibrahmanakul referred to a report that Pol Sub-Lieutenant Manas Termthanasak had allegedly been linked to “grey” businesses over the past decade, including a gambling den. He said deputy national police chief Pol General Chalermkiat Srivorakhan would be in charge of the investigation. Chalermkiat later yesterday promised to proceed with a straightforward process that would not protect any officers. There is a Royal Thai Police regulation against officers visiting business establishments during annual festivals, especially Lunar New Year, and collecting money, gifts or other benefits, an activity deemed “inappropriate”. Paisal is a former senior adviser to the Royal Thai Police.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 19, 2018 22:52 UTC