An alleged bribery operation that permits freight trucks to avoid checkpoints on roads is being looked into by the national police. Inspectors around the nation have been tasked by the police chief to look into the situation and discipline any cops who may be involved.
Truck drivers reportedly pay monthly fees to police officials in exchange for stickers that permit their trucks to pass through checkpoints, according to Move Forward party member Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn. The Office of Inspector General has been directed to look into the claim by the Royal Thai Police Commissioner General in response to the accusation.
The Land Transport Federation of Thailand, Highway Police, and Wiroj will all be called to give testimony.
The Police Complaint Review Board is handling the first case under the new National Police Act. The board is made up of representatives from the Office of the Ombudsman, judges, lawyers, police commanders, local community leaders, and officers from the Office of Inspector General.
The board’s conclusions will specify punishments, which will subsequently be sent to the implicated officers’ managers for prompt disciplinary action. It may take up to 15 days to complete the board review procedure.
