Looking for the obese NACC singer

A couple of weeks ago, Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, Thailand’s Deputy Dictator, declared the investigation into his possession of two score of luxury watches and sundry jewelry items over and the case closed. As well as declaring his own case closed, Gen Prawit then went on to claim that the whole issue over his “borrowed” (from a dead man) watches was a horrid plot by political opponents to attack Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, The Dictator-cum-candidate-for-(non)election.

Recently, Khaosod reported that the National Anti-Corruption Commission slowly cranked into something resembling life to issue a statement. Responding to criticism that the NACC was being told what to do by the Deputy Dictator, NACC secretary Worawit Sukboon said the long-running “investigation”/cover-up “isn’t over till they say it’s over.” The agency rejected claims that it is having difficulty hiring a chubby woman with vocal skills.

Apparently, still “investigating” at a snail’s pace, NACC “officials are still gathering evidence and questioning people about the case.” Worawit said: “We continue to work [sic.].” “Explaining” Gen Prawit’s statement, Worawit commented: “He spoke about his part. He means he has already given us all the explanation from his side. The deliberation on the case by the National Anti-Corruption Commission must continue in accordance with our protocols.” He added: “We are working [sic.] as fast as we can…”.

The case, which hardly seems complicated, began back in December 2017. The problem for the NACC has been that it doesn’t want to deal with Prawit and the junta as bosses, it has conflicts of interest. It hopes that by dragging things out, the case falls into disinterest and silence.