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The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing in the NACC case against Yingluck and the

Bangkok, Today, the Supreme Court scheduled to hear the verdict in the NACC's lawsuit against Yingluck and those who abused their power to organize a bidding competition for event budgets, causing damages of 239 million baht. Supreme Court Criminal Division for Persons Holding Political Positions Appointment to hear the judgment of the case at the National Anti-Corruption Commission Being the plaintiff filing a lawsuit Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra and her group are Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra, former prime minister. Mr. Niwatthamrong Bunsongpaisan, former Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Suranan Vejjajiva, former Secretary-General to the Prime Minister, Mr. Rawi Lohthong and two private companies, all of which were The NACC filed a lawsuit alleging that there was an abuse of power in organizing a bidding competition for event budgets for the Roadshow project to build the future of Thailand. Until causing damage worth 239 million baht Since last morning, all 5 defendants and their lawyers have gradually arrived at the cou rt to hear the verdict as scheduled, except for Ms. Yingluck. For this case, the committee The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) resolved to determine the cause of the offense. Allegedly Between the end of August 2013 and 21 March 2014, defendants 1-3 performed or neglected to perform their duties illegally. Using power in position dishonestly For the benefit of the 4th and 5th defendants who have the right to enter into contracts with government agencies. Later, the 3rd defendant proposed to the 2nd defendant the principle of organizing the project in Nong Khai and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces. In the amount not exceeding 40 million baht by special method, the third defendant influenced the committee to hire by special method. Accepted the bid of the 4th defendant, after which the 3rd defendant made an offer and the 2nd defendant approved the hiring retroactively. For the remaining projects in 10 provinces, with a budget not exceeding 200 million baht, the 3rd defendant proposes to the 2nd defendant to approve in principle. Organize projects using special methods Later, the 2nd defendant approved the 3rd defendant's proposal to hire the 4th and 5th defendants as agreed in advance. Source: Thai News Agency