Police Colonel Yuttana Praedam, Director-General of the DSI He addressed rumors of an imminent transfer out of his position to allow someone else to take over, stating he is unaware of the details and continues to perform his duties normally while expediting all cases of public interest.
At 3:30 p.m. on 6 Mar 2016 GMT+7, Police Colonel Yuttana Praedam, Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation, clarified rumors about a potential transfer order removing him from his post and appointing another person as DSI Director-General. He said he only knows about these rumors from the news and has no further details.
When asked if there are no plans to transfer him elsewhere yet, Police Colonel Yuttana replied he does not know either, as he is still performing his duties normally. He is working to expedite all cases, including the Khao Kradong investigation and the special organized crime and money laundering cases, which remain ongoing. Regarding the special prosecutor's office reviewing case files and returning them for further investigation involving seven groups, the DSI is currently gathering evidence and has sent a letter to the Election Commission.
When asked if the Khao Kradong investigation remains only an inquiry and has not been classified as a special case, the DSI Director-General confirmed this but said the investigation is still ongoing.
Asked about perceptions that the case quieted down after a political shift, the DSI Director-General denied this, affirming the investigation continues. He then concluded his interview with the media.