Police ‘have no duty’ to explain ‘Elephant Ticket’ scandal. “[Thai] Police top brass remained silent…on the bombshell revelation by an opposition MP that police officers can advance up the ranks just by securing a letter signed by powerful figures, without having to go through the formal channels. Move Forward Party lawmaker Rangsiman Rome showed evidence of the shortcut, known as “The Elephant Ticket,” during a censure debate.”
Khaosod English: https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2021/02/22/police-have-no-duty-to-explain-elephant-ticket-scandal/
Afghanistan: 321 officials sacked for corruption. “According to the Interior Ministry, cases of the officials charged with corruption and extortion from highway transporters have been referred to the Attorney General’s Office for further investigation…The sackings followed a three-week strike by goods transporters over the corruption allegations.”
Anadolu Agency: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/afghanistan-321-officials-sacked-for-corruption/2152193
Senior bureaucrats ousted amid wining and dining scandal involving Suga's son. “[Japan’s] communications ministry said…it has replaced two senior bureaucrats and is considering reprimands following reports that its officials were treated to expensive dinners by a son of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in a possible violation of the ethics code…Under the National Public Service Ethics Law, government officials are banned from being wined and dined by people with interests in affairs related to the officials’ duties.”
The Japan Times: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/02/19/national/suga-son-scandal-reprimands/
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