Summary
- Thailand’s Interior Ministry is launching a disciplinary probe against outgoing Chiang Rai governor, Puttipong Sirimart, for repeated absence during flood relief operations.
- Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered the investigation due to the governor’s lack of presence during important inspection visits.
- Mr. Anutin described Mr. Puttipong’s absence as negligence and a disgrace to the Interior Ministry.
- The governor’s excuse for missing work was not able to catch a flight on time.