Bangkok: Thaworn Senniam, a former Songkhla MP from the Democrat Party, has urged the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate the Revenue Department for allegedly failing to collect 17 billion baht in taxes related to Shin Corp shares.
According to Thai News Agency, Thaworn raised this issue publicly through a Facebook post, highlighting the department's neglect in enforcing tax collection despite a significant liability stemming from the sale of Shin Corp shares associated with Thaksin. Thaworn emphasized that when Thaksin made an appeal under Section 30 of the Revenue Code in 2017, the law under Section 31 still empowered the Revenue Department to enforce tax collection through asset seizure unless a suspension was granted by the Director-General with a tax security deposit in place.
Thaworn pointed out the apparent inaction by the Revenue Department in facilitating the suspension request and securing the necessary deposit, which is a standard procedure even for lesser amounts in individual tax cases. The failure to act on a case involving over 17 billion baht, he argued, represents a significant oversight. He noted that although the NACC cannot initiate an investigation without a formal complaint, he urged citizens to take action to ensure accountability and justice.
Highlighting the implications of this oversight, Thaworn mentioned the impact on national tax revenue, which is reportedly decreasing. He stressed that proper procedures could have allowed for immediate enforcement of the court's judgment in 2025, preventing state losses. Thaworn accused the Revenue Department officials of dereliction of duty under Sections 154 and 157 of the Criminal Code and called for a thorough investigation to hold those responsible accountable.
Thaworn's call to action extends to the public and media, encouraging them to file complaints with the NACC to uphold justice and protect the nation's interests. He clarified that requests for tax payment deferment are governed by a special provision in the Revenue Code, distinct from civil procedures.