Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration He points out that sending the Phuket Chief Officer back to his area does not halt the process; there is still a criminal case pending investigation. The matter has been reported to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, with suspicions of involvement in benefit interests.
At 10:55 a.m. on 26 June 2026 at Government House, Mr. Narucha Kosasitivilai, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, spoke about sending the Phuket Chief Officer back to the area and whether there are any pending cases. He said the process continues, and if anyone is guilty, they must face the legal process.
When asked if there are other cases already forwarded to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Narucha said there are criminal cases, which are under investigation by law enforcement officers. Regarding criminal offenses, it is known they relate to violations of criminal law. When asked if these involve Phuket province, Narucha nodded in agreement, then added that they are related. Asked if these matters involve money or benefits, he confirmed that they are indeed related to such issues.
Regarding plans to assign the legal team to prosecute Mr. Patthapong Supakson, also known as lawyer An Buriram, Narucha said the action would proceed this afternoon. He clarified it is a personal matter concerning defamation claims that he interfered with the investigation of local executives, firmly stating these are separate issues and that he is not involved.