Mizzima/Prachatai After his repeated public denials, Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun’s business links to Tun Min Latt, a Myanmar tycoon close to coup-maker, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, were revealed in a recent parliamentary debate, according to Prachatai. The matter was raised by Rangsiman Rome, a Move Forward Party (MFP) lawmaker, during the parliamentary session on 15 February 2023. In his speech, he accused Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha of mingling with corrupt figures and overlooking his pledge to systematically address drug-related issues.
Mizzima/Prachatai After his repeated public denials, Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun’s business links to Tun Min Latt, a Myanmar tycoon close to coup-maker, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, were revealed in a recent parliamentary debate, according to Prachatai. The matter was raised by Rangsiman Rome, a Move Forward Party (MFP) lawmaker, during the parliamentary session on 15 February 2023. In his speech, he accused Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha of mingling with corrupt figures and overlooking his pledge to systematically address drug-related issues.
The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) have widened their joint investigation and seized assets from the drug network belonging to Myanmar tycoon Tun Min Latt, estimated at 1.8 billion baht.
Thai authorities have seized money, cars, cash and real estate from Tun Min Latt, an arms broker close to junta leader Min Aung Hlaing. He was arrested in September.