The ISOC Phuket Inspector has also called for an investigation into ISOC Phuket spending on energy conservation projects some 10 years ago.
Rangsiman Rome, chairman of the House Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights, received two letters from ISOC Phuket inspector Nasiphas Chaiwimonsit at Parliament on Thursday (Aug 13).
The first complaint concerns what Ms Nasiphas described as an unfair investigation into alleged corruption involving an ISOC project in Phuket. Details of the allegations against ISOC Phuket in this case were not revealed.
Regardless, Ms Nasiphas said the investigation began in 2021 and has continued for five years without being concluded. She did not name the agency conducting the investigation.
Ms Nasiphas said she had effectively been left as the sole person responsible for the matter, while senior commanders had not been similarly affected.
Ms Nasiphas also rejected allegations linking her to a case centred on Yanui Beach and claims involving alleged benefits worth B1 billion.
She said she had never visited the site, did not know those involved and maintained that planning and budgeting within her area of responsibility had followed regulations.
Ms Nasiphas’s second letter asked the committee to investigate spending on ISOC energy conservation projects carried out between 2014 and 2016.
Ms Nasiphas raised particular concerns over a solar power project in which she said car batteries were used to store electricity generated by solar panels, questioning whether the equipment was suitable for the intended purpose.
In a post online, Mr Rangsiman explained that any investigation would need to go beyond the type of batteries used, examining the project’s terms of reference and equipment specifications, median prices, procurement process, bidders, approving authorities, delivery and acceptance procedures, as well as the system’s performance after installation.
Mr Rangsiman noted that information from the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Conservation indicated that solar energy projects for national security agencies were supported at policy level during the period.
The Energy Conservation Promotion Fund Committee had previously approved B44.24 million for a project promoting solar power generation at military bases and B39.65 million for a solar power project for border defence forces.
Mr Rangsiman said the committee would follow up on the complaints and gather information, including documents and evidence submitted by Ms Nasiphas.
The complaints remain at the fact-finding stage, with no conclusion that corruption has occurred. Further information and explanations from ISOC and other parties involved will be required before any findings can be made.