In a clip obtained by parliamentarians and some media outlets, Mr Mongkolkit is allegedly heard attempting to extort the sum in exchange for help in preventing the publication of negative news about the company. Mr Mongkolkit admitted that the voice was his but claimed the audio was "doctored and aimed at discrediting" him and was also made a long time ago. Social activist Srisuwan Janya yesterday filed a complaint with the NACC against the Thai Civilized Party leader over the allegations. The CCTV scandal follows a complaint by a senior state official about attempted extortion by politicians in a House panel vetting the 2021 budget. These failures to take a proactive approach hint that Mr Chuan, and the House in general, are content with merely paying lip service to accusations of malpractice.

Source: Bangkok Post August 31, 2020 22:30 UTC