Phuket Governor Ordered to Investigate Bribery Allegations at Checkpoint

Phuket Governor has issued an urgent order for an investigation into allegations of bribery demands at a checkpoint located in Thalang district. This directive was issued following complaints from provincial residents, with the governor prioritizing the clarification of these allegations. Furthermore, the investigation is set to expand across the entire Phuket province, with a thorough examination to be conducted to ascertain if similar corrupt practices exist in other areas. This issue has surfaced amidst growing public dissatisfaction with corrupt practices by public officials. The Phuket provincial authorities aim to eradicate corrupt acts by civil servants within the province through this investigation and strive to restore public trust. Based on information from whistleblowers, relevant departments will proceed with a swift and rigorous inquiry. Source: MGR Online (South)