Thai internet celebrity and former political party leader Lina Jang recently publicly accused four current cabinet ministers of being involved in the operation of casinos at the Cambodia border and profiting from it. This accusation has sparked widespread discussion in Thai political circles and various sectors of society.
Details of the Accusation and Involved Parties
Lina Jang claims that the four current ministers are directly involved in the construction of casinos at the Thai-Cambodian border, obtaining economic benefits through methods such as collecting "protection fees". She pointed out that many of these casinos are built near natural passages at the border, and even some politicians are accused of using public funds to build roads to facilitate the movement of gamblers.
Political Promises and Proposed Solutions
Lina Jang stated that if she had the opportunity to become Prime Minister, she would take strong measures to address the issue of illegal gambling at the border. She advocates for the construction of a border wall and enhanced regulation to curb the flow of grey money, protecting national sovereignty and public interests.
Border Issues and Descriptions of Civil Activities
According to her, there is a phenomenon in the border area where organized civil groups participate in paid protest activities. Lina Jang supports closing some border checkpoints, believing it would protect Thai farmers and the order of legal trade.
Policy Recommendations and Budget Requests
Lina Jang calls on the government to approve a budget of 700 billion Thai Baht for the construction of border isolation facilities and to strengthen the monitoring of gambling fund flows. She criticizes some politicians for obstructing the construction of entertainment complexes, believing it is due to the consideration of maintaining vested interests.
Potential Impacts and Reactions from Various Parties
These accusations have drawn attention to border governance and political integrity in Thai society. So far, there has been no public response from the accused ministers, and the development of the event and its impact on the political scene are worth further observation.
