The scandal involves a retired police officer and a teacher, who both claim ownership of the lottery tickets that won Bt30 million in the November 1 draw. The police’s recent investigation appears to lean towards the teacher, Preecha Kraikuan, who claimed he bought but lost the winning tickets. Police then checked and found that retired police lieutenant Charoon Wimul had the tickets and cashed in the prize. “If Suthi is removed from the area, I’m sure that the probe could be conducted in not more than a week,” he said. Denying that he knows either Charoon or Preecha, Achariya said that he had submitted evidence that his team had gathered to Chakthip.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 05, 2018 07:18 UTC