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Allegations of Quota-Selling at King Prajadhipok’s Institute Spark Investigation
Thai politician Komkai has requested a parliamentary probe into claims that a 500,000 THB payment was used to secure a seat in a prestigious leadership course.
On August 23, 2026, Thai Post reported that politician Komkai has formally requested the President of the National Assembly to investigate allegations of corruption involving the King Prajadhipok’s Institute (KPI). The controversy centers on claims that a 500,000 THB payment was made to secure a quota for the 30th class of the institute’s leadership program.
Komkai expressed deep concern regarding these allegations, noting that the KPI is a high-level academic institution under the supervision of the National Assembly, tasked with teaching governance and integrity to national leaders. She argued that if the investigation confirms that seats were bought or sold, it would severely damage the reputation and credibility of the parliamentary institution. To address this, she plans to propose that the House Committee on Police include this matter as an urgent agenda item, calling for testimony from police, relevant stakeholders, and representatives from the KPI.
For residents and expatriates, this development highlights ongoing public scrutiny regarding institutional transparency in Thailand. While the allegations are serious, they remain unproven at this stage. It is currently unclear whether the investigation will confirm the existence of a bribery scheme or if the claims will be refuted. Observers are waiting to see how the National Assembly and the House Committee on Police will proceed with the requested inquiry.