Thai army detain oppn leaders over park �graft� visit

AFP, BANGKOK: Two prominent Thai opposition leaders were detained by soldiers Monday as they tried to visit a public park at the centre of a corruption scandal that has rocked the kingdom’s military.
Thailand’s generals seized power last year partially justifying their takeover as a necessary move to curb endemic corruption among the kingdom’s civilian politicians and protect the royal family.
But the construction by the military of a park in tribute to the monarchy has engulfed the army in graft accusations that have undermined those anti-corruption pledges.
Jatuporn Prompan and Nattawut Saikuar, two leaders of the “Red Shirt” movement loyal to the ousted civilian government, were seized by the military on their way to visit the Rajabhakti Park in the seaside resort town of Hua Hin.
They had previously announced on Facebook plans to visit the park to investigate allegations of corruption.

 

Thai army detain oppn leaders over park �graft� visit

AFP, BANGKOK: Two prominent Thai opposition leaders were detained by soldiers Monday as they tried to visit a public park at the centre of a corruption scandal that has rocked the kingdoms military. Thailands generals seized power last year partially justifying their takeover as a necessary move to curb endemic corruption among the kingdoms civilian politicians and protect the royal family. But the construction by the military of a park in tribute to the monarchy has engulfed the army in graft accusations that have undermined those anti-corruption pledges. Jatuporn Prompan and Nattawut Saikuar, two leaders of the Red Shirt movement loyal to the ousted civilian government, were seized by the military on their way to visit the Rajabhakti Park in the seaside resort town of Hua Hin. They had previously announced on Facebook plans to visit the park to investigate allegations of corruption.