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March 28, 2025

Phumtham rules out external influence

- WASSAYOS NGAMKHAM MONGKOL BANGPRAPA

Authorities are expanding their investigation into the embezzlement allegations at the Veterans General Hospital (VGH), where over-prescribed medication worth approximately 60 million baht was reportedly resold.

Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said yesterday that he has ordered a deeper probe into the case, emphasising that no external influence will interfere with the investigation.

Mr Phumtham also thanked the opposition for its concern about the probe process, saying the government has been working discreetly with the Office of Public Sector AntiCorruption Commission and the AntiMoney Laundering Office regarding the investigation.

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हजारों चुनिंदा प्रीमियम कहानियों और 10,000 से अधिक पत्रिकाओं और समाचार पत्रों तक पहुंचने के लिए मैगज़्टर गोल्ड की सदस्यता लें।

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