Bangkok: "Rangsiman" has urged the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) not to remain silent about issuing an arrest warrant for Mong Chit Tu, expressing concerns over potential asset transfers and revealing a new drug source discovery in Karen State. Meanwhile, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is preparing to decide on the closure of certain crossing ports in March.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Rangsiman Rome, Chairman of the House of Representatives' Committee on State Security, Thai Border Affairs, National Strategy and Reform, announced the results of a meeting focused on the call center gang and transnational crime. The meeting addressed the difficulties in issuing an arrest warrant for Mong Chit Tu, attributing the delay primarily to the prosecutor. As this is an extraterritorial case, the Attorney General must be involved. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is currently expediting the process, yet the reason for the prosecutor's delay remains unclear. Mr. Rangsiman emphasized the importance of timely action to prevent criminals from transferring assets, which could hinder victims from receiving compensation.
Mr. Rangsiman further noted that there has been no progress regarding Teng Win and the BGF force, despite Teng Win's involvement with SMTY Company, a contract partner of the Provincial Electricity Authority, and a drug case. He highlighted the emergence of new evidence pointing to individuals involved in drug activities in Phaya Tong Su, necessitating further investigation as local influential forces may be implicated.
He revealed the discovery of a new source of drug production in Karen State, Myanmar, expanding beyond the previously known areas in Wa. This development calls for an intensified investigation to uncover all parties involved.
Mr. Rangsiman also addressed the situation in Tha Kham, confirming that some ports are linked to the call center gang. The NCPO is in the process of gathering information to determine which Tha Kham ports will be closed, with a conclusion expected in March.