In early 2017, a high-profile corruption scandal involving the procurement of aircraft engines by Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) made headlines. It came to light after UK authorities revealed that British engineering giant Rolls-Royce admitted bribing agents of the Thai state and employees of THAI.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) had pledged to seek further details from the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and wrap up the case as soon as possible. At the time, Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit, chairman of the NACC, said the agency expected the case to be concluded by the end of 2017.
