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Probe finds PM didn’t pay MPs for votes

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

A probe by the House secretariat office has found there are no grounds to an allegation against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha claiming he paid 5 million baht to a number of MPs in exchange for their votes of support.

Sukij Atthopakorn, an adviser to House Speaker Chuan Leekpai, said the investigation has found no evidence backing up the claim by Wisarn Techathirawat, a Pheu Thai MP for Chiang Rai.

Mr Wisarn made the allegation during a no-confidence debate on Sept 2, prompting Mr Chuan to order the probe.

Dr Sukij said the committee interviewed Mr Wisarn among others and examined documents pertaining to visits to parliament by Gen Prayut and his aides, but found no evidence to support the allegation.

It submitted its findings to Mr Chuan on Dec 28.

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