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Police launches special probe into suspect ‘Nok’s’ bidding capers amidst murder inquiry

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A special investigative team has been established by the Royal Thai Police to delve into the alleged bidding price manipulation by two businesses owned by Praween Chanklai, also known as Nok. Nok is an alleged suspect in the recent murder of a highway police officer.

The investigative team is composed of officials from various departments including the Revenue Department, State Audit Office, Anti-Money Laundering Office, Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission, and the National Anti-Corruption Commission. The announcement was made yesterday by deputy national police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn.

From 2011, P Phatanarungrod Construction Co and P Raweekanok Construction Co, both owned by Chanklai, have collectively secured concessions in 1,544 government projects. These projects amount to a total of 7.57 billion baht, as reported by…

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