Srisuwan Files Complaint with NACC Over Udon Thani Horticultural Expo Procurement

Activist Srisuwan Janya has officially submitted a petition to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) calling for a formal investigation into four Ministers of Agriculture who have served since 2023. The complaint centers on allegations of potential bid-rigging and inflated pricing in the procurement of plants and related services for the Udon Thani Horticultural Expo, a project with a budget exceeding 2.75 billion baht.

According to the report from Thai Post, Srisuwan alleges that the procurement process may have been manipulated to favor specific vendors, leading to excessive costs for the state. The petition seeks to determine whether these high-ranking officials were involved in or aware of these irregularities during their respective tenures.

For residents and visitors, this development highlights ongoing scrutiny regarding the management of large-scale public events and government spending in Thailand. While the expo is intended to promote tourism and agricultural innovation, the allegations of corruption could lead to significant administrative or legal repercussions for those involved. At this stage, the NACC has received the complaint, but no formal charges have been filed. It remains to be confirmed whether the commission will find sufficient evidence to launch a full-scale inquiry into the procurement practices associated with the event.