Probe 'points to graft' in THAI A340 aircraft dealA Thai Airways Airbus A340-600 touches down in a landing test in Bangkok in 2005. (Photo by Somchai Poomlard)Some employees of Thai Airways International (THAI) became unusually rich from a major plane procurement deal struck in 2003-2004, according to a police-led investigation team set up by the Transport Ministry. Mr Thaworn said he was assigned by Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob to announce the results of the investigation to parliament on Wednesday. Mr Thaworn said the probe team discovered that between 2003 and 2004, THAI had purchased 10 Airbus A340 wide-bodied aircraft. Pol Lt Gen Charnthep also said some THAI employees had pocketed ill gotten gains from managing procurement projects including the A340 deal.

Source: Bangkok Post August 20, 2020 23:37 UTC