“Thai Government Official Accused of Collecting Salary for a Decade While Working as a Nightclub Singer”

In a shocking revelation, a government official in Thailand has been accused of drawing a salary and bonuses for ten years while allegedly failing to perform a full day of work. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, the unnamed official, who worked at the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department in Ang Thong province, reportedly dedicated his time to singing at a nightclub instead of fulfilling his governmental duties.

The official’s work attendance was notably sparse, with him only appearing at the office when summoned for reprimands or to sign paperwork at the mayor’s request. This arrangement appears to have been a tactic to evade scrutiny while continuing to receive a full salary and additional bonuses without actually performing any official duties.

The report highlights that the official would spend his nights singing at a local club, often returning home exhausted and skipping work the following morning. Despite his prolonged absence from work, he was never terminated from his government position.

The situation came to light after the Facebook page Watchdog exposed the official’s double life, igniting public outrage and raising fresh concerns about corruption within Thailand’s public sector. However, local government authorities have yet to respond to the incident.

The exposé has sparked a wave of criticism on social media, with many users calling for the official’s immediate dismissal and further punitive measures. This incident is not an isolated one; it echoes a similar situation from last month when an anonymous Amazon employee claimed to have earned ₹4.5 crore while doing “zero work.”

As public discontent grows over perceived corruption and inefficiency in the public sector, calls for accountability and reform are likely to intensify in the coming days.

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