Bangkok: “Big Moo” disclosed that he interrogated “Ms. Patch” for five hours last night, during which she persistently denied allegations of extorting “Boss Paul.” She is scheduled to be transferred to detention tomorrow morning. At 10:00 a.m. today, Pol. Lt. Col. Suwat Saengnum, deputy commander of the Central Investigation Bureau, informed the media that despite the extensive questioning session, Ms. Patch, also known as Ms. Krisanong Suwanwong, denied all charges and opted not to provide any information to the investigators. She indicated her intention to submit a statement in written form at a later time.

According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Krisanong has not been subjected to further questioning today as there are no new developments to address. Tomorrow, she is to be presented for preliminary questioning at the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct. Investigators have opposed granting bail, expressing concerns that she might tamper with evidence or intimidate witnesses.

Pol. Lt. Col. Suwa
t detailed that Ms. Krisanong faces two charges: extortion and acting as a middleman to solicit property. These charges fall under Section 143 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to corrupt inducement or influence over officials or assembly members. The case involves an extortion attempt to extract 750,000 baht from the Boss of The Icon Group last year. Additionally, there were allegations of payments to a government agency through intermediaries. Due to the corruption-related charges, the case is under the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct’s jurisdiction.

Furthermore, in other matters involving Ms. Krisanong, including a demand for 20 million baht from The Icon Group related to Film Ratthaphum Tokongsub, Pol. Lt. Gen. Charoonkiat Pankaew, deputy commander of the Central Investigation Bureau, is expected to convene a meeting of the investigation team to deliberate on the case, although no specific timeline has been provided.

This morning, Crime Suppression Division officers arranged brea
kfast for Ms. Patch, who is detained in a room on the Crime Suppression Division building’s first floor. Her meal included stir-fried rice with chicken and basil, cucumber, no fried egg, and a bottle of water. Officers noted that Ms. Patch was questioned until 11:00 p.m. before being placed in detention. An inspection this morning found her still asleep due to fatigue.