New Anti-Corruption Committee Moves Fast on Four Hot-Button Cases

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(SAP NEWS – Ratcha Piyathammadhaj) At Parliament, September 24, 2025, 2:05 p.m., at Parliament, Dr. Apichart Sirisunthorn, Chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Prevention and Suppression of Corruption and Misconduct, outlined its new working direction, stressing a proactive approach rather than simply waiting for complaints. The committee vowed to pursue unresolved corruption cases that remain under public scrutiny, aiming to restore confidence and reinforce accountability among state agencies.

Committee Chair Dr. Apichart Sirisunthorn stated that the new committee will categorize cases into two types: minor or individual complaints, which will be delegated to subcommittees for coordination with relevant agencies, and major unresolved cases of national concern, such as the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building and the disputed land at Khao Kradong. “We will work more proactively to deliver clear results and build trust with the people,” he said.

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Mr. Nobpadol Tibpayachol, Committee spokesman, MP for Nonthaburi, announced that the panel had approved investigations into four critical issues: (1) the road subsidence near Vajira Hospital in Bangkok, (2) the land dispute at Khao Kradong in Buriram province, (3) land title deeds issued for a hotel in Khao Yai, and (4) the collapsed State Audit Office building project. He added that in the case of the road subsidence, the committee will summon the Bangkok Governor and executives from the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to clarify the causes and responsibilities involved.

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Meanwhile, Preeti Charoensilp, Deputy Chair, also an MP for Nonthaburi, emphasized the urgency of the Khao Kradong case. Despite a Supreme Court ruling, the land has not yet been returned to the state. He confirmed that the committee had resolved to summon senior officials from the Ministry of Interior, Department of Lands, State Railway of Thailand, Office of the Attorney General, and local land authorities for clarification. He warned government officials not to delay the matter for political reasons, remarking: “If politics shifts again, you may not have time to switch sides.”

Ekaphon Rak-Kwamsuk,Committee member, party-list MP for Pheu Thai, added that the panel would also revisit the SAO building collapse, which caused multi-billion-baht losses to the state but has long been neglected. He stressed that the committee will seek clear accountability from all parties involved. On the road subsidence issue, he confirmed that the committee had already reviewed video evidence and resolved to obtain the full construction contract for the MRT project to examine the roles of contractors and state officials. “This proactive approach will prevent officials from treating press conferences as routine, and instead ensure the public gets real answers,” he said.

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