Director General of the Rice Department opens up for the first time After reporting the arrest of "Srisuwan" and those who took revenge on being hit with money, asking "Sri" who was he who didn't stop him, "Thammanat" appeared to give support, stating that the results of the fact-finding investigation, as previously requested, did not find any wrongdoing, according to the budget. 15 billion transferred to the Ministry of Commerce as assistance to farmers "Rai Thousand Project" Mr. Natthakit Khongthip, Director-General of the Rice Department, made a statement at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Open your heart for the first time After notifying the police, the Narcotics Control Board planned to arrest Mr. Srisuwan Charanya, the leader of the Patriot Organization. Rak Phaendin and the 3 people who extorted money in exchange for not complaining about the Rice Department project, claiming that showing suspicion of corruption Mr. Natthakit said Him and Mrs. Thanyarat Chaisiri Kunakorn The wife gath ered information for quite some time before reporting it to the Narcotics Control Board. When contacted by these groups, Threatened to extort money Until on November 28, 2023, decided to go to Mr. Srisuwan's house with a grievance that What will you complain about? When the results of the fact-checking by the Ministry of Agriculture Since the complaint was issued, no fault has been found. At that time, "P'Moo", advisor to Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, was invited to be a witness because he was a respected adult. However, "P'Moo" never advised about paying Mr. Srisuwan to end the matter. On November 28, when he went to Mr. Srisuwan's house, there was no payment. But go to cut off the annoyance When informed of the results of the investigation that it was found that there was no fault, Mr. Srisuwan did not answer anything. After that, Mr. Srisuwan's group did not stop and decided with his wife to collect evidence to file a lawsuit, confirming that Captain Thammanat's te am I don't know this. No matter what anyone claims. Please only listen to what he has to say. Then on December 20, 2023, Mr. Srisuwan held a press conference at Parliament regarding complaints about the procurement of aircraft by the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation. He concluded that he would complain to the Director-General of the Rice Department the next day, Mr. Yoswarit Chuklom or Jeng Dokjik and his personal secretary. Going to meet at the Rice Department, Mr. Yoswarit introduced himself with his position as shown in the news. Mr. Natthakit said Contacting Mr. Srisuwan's group to collect evidence He gave it to his wife to handle. Because he is a government official, he has to work through negotiations with his wife and giving the money to Mr. Srisuwan every time is a form of baiting. The part where you have to lure them into buying them many times because you won't be able to catch anyone once. There must be clear, solid evidence. In consultation with the police. already Howev er, it is not known whether Why was it targeted? As for the matter of people saying that politicians and former executives of the Ministry of Agriculture "P" ordered them to be quiet, the Director-General of the Rice Department denied knowledge and stated that he did not know anything about it. After the threatening and extortion incident occurred Whoever called didn't answer. Some information cannot be said because it is in the lawsuit. Before Mr. Srisuwan's group contacted There was an information letter sent to complain about a project from the Rice Department. But the envelope was addressed incorrectly. Instead of sending it to the Minister of Agriculture Instead, it was addressed in his own name. Therefore became aware of the abnormality and reported the matter to Kaeng Sanam Nang Police Station, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. In the letter and the matter that Mr. Srisuwan complained about, the budget is 15 billion baht, a project to support the reduction of production costs against agriculture. For rice farmers worth 15,255 million baht who claim there is corruption, when in fact it is The Rice Department does not manage this budget at all. Because later, the Cabinet changed the use of the budget to a project to support management costs and develop the quality of rice farmers' produce in the production year 2022/23 or the "Per Thousand Rai Project" of the Department of Internal Trade. Ministry of Commerce By having the Rice Department order a check for 15,255 million baht to be paid into the farmers' accounts. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives A committee was set up to investigate the facts and it appeared that It was not wrong because he had not managed this budget at all and had already informed Mr. Srisuwan. Ready to confirm yourself as pure Need to come out and protect The dignity of a civil servant and want this to become a social norm Want to make it clear During the press conference Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Came to support the Director-General of t he Rice Department, stating that they talk regularly. Both the Director-General and Mrs. Tim Don't have to say much. Source: Thai News Agency