Gen Prayut fires anti-money laundering chief

23 Sept 01:43 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, in his capacity as NCPO chief, immediately fired Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) secretary-general Pol Maj-Gen Romsith Viriyasan using Section 44 of the interim Constitution.
The dismissal, effective immediately upon Royal Gazette publication, aims to enhance AMLO's efficiency and preempt potential state damages, with reports suggesting internal conflict as a contributing factor.

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