Asapol, Chair of the Anti-Corruption Commission, announced the investigation results regarding the King Prajadhipok Institute Secretary-General, finding no evidence of wrongdoing in the alleged joint fraud of 500,000 baht.
12 Nov 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Asapol Santraipob, Chair of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) at the Parliament stated that the ACC summoned Mr. Isara Seriwatwong, Secretary-General of the King Prajadhipok Institute, representatives from Rattanathibet and Thung Song Hong police stations to a meeting. This followed a complaint filed on 15 June by Mr. Promet Chaiphatrukulpong (also known as Mr. Chairat Jamnongkan) and Mr. Chaimet Milinjinda (also known as Chaiphatrukulpong) at Rattanathibet Police Station accusing Mr. Isara and a police officer of jointly defrauding 500,000 baht, allegedly paid to secure a seat in the King Prajadhipok Institute’s 30th senior management program. The complainant withdrew the case in August, claiming to have received the money back. The ACC has investigated since 12 August, holding six meetings and hearing all parties involved.
Today, the ACC completed its review and highlighted a key point: official documents from the King Prajadhipok Institute confirmed in writing that from 1 Oct 2024 to 10 Nov 2026, there were no records of receiving or paying 500,000 baht to the complainant.
Additionally, today the Secretary-General personally addressed the ACC, denying all allegations, affirming he never saw, requested, accepted, or returned any money, nor agreed to any settlement with the complainant. He stated he was unaware of the complaint or its withdrawal until learning from media reports. Regarding the alleged payment on the evening of 18 July 2025, he was not yet Secretary-General nor involved in student selection at that time. Importantly, on the afternoon of that date, he traveled by plane to Surat Thani Province, returning to Bangkok on 20 July 2025. He provided detailed activity records for that day, presented evidence, and consented to phone examination. Mr. Isara has filed a counter-complaint for false accusation and defamation and plans to file a civil lawsuit later this year, pending police investigation outcomes; if delayed, he will file the case independently.
Furthermore, the ACC received information from investigators of both police stations regarding two case files. The bribery allegation case was transferred from Rattanathibet Police Station to Thung Song Hong Police Station on 8 Oct 2026. Thung Song Hong Police Station sent an inquiry to the King Prajadhipok Institute on 9 Oct, receiving a reply on 11 Nov stating that on 18 July 2025, the alleged payment date, the accused held the Deputy Secretary-General position, and the referenced police officer had no connection to the Institute.
The second case concerns the Secretary-General's counter-complaint of false accusation and defamation, currently under investigation by Rattanathibet Police Station. Investigators reported having interviewed witnesses, including Institute staff and applicants named in the complaint along with relatives; both denied ever paying money to anyone. Regarding the complainant’s claim of money return in the complaint withdrawal, investigators said no documents confirm any settlement or evidence of money delivery. They also noted Mr. Promet has not appeared for questioning despite requests. Investigators are gathering further evidence to proceed.
In summary, based on evidence collected to date, the ACC found no proof of demand, delivery, or return of 500,000 baht as alleged. The meeting passed four resolutions: 1. Assign the secretariat to draft the investigation report within 15 days; 2. Send a letter to the King Prajadhipok Institute’s fact-finding committee; 3. Notify the Parliament Speaker, as Chair of the Institute's Council; 4. Forward facts concerning the implicated police officer to the Metropolitan Police Bureau for information.