Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaised’s son-in-law has resigned from his position as municipal mayor following his arrest for alleged extortion in Uthai Thani province on Tuesday.
Mr Chada said yesterday his son-in-law, Weerachart Rasamee, apologised on Tuesday night after being released on bail. He instructed his son-in-law to resign so a new mayor can be elected.
Mr Weerachart resigned at 11pm on Tuesday, Mr Chada said in parliament.
Mr Weerachart, 45, was the mayor of Talukdoo municipality in Thap Than district of Uthai Thani. He was arrested on Tuesday morning, along with four others,…
