Metropolitan Police Bureau chief Sanit Mahathavorn claims there was a "mistake" in his asset declaration and insists he has never worked as an adviser for the alcoholic drink giant, Thai Beverage ...

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has confirmed that metropolitan police chief Sanit Mahathavorn is not violating police rules by holding an advisory role with a major alcohol conglomerate.

Police believe Sanit’s motive came from a huge debt with which the family became involved. Police said Sanit is a debt guarantor for his friend to the amount of 400,000 baht (US$11,400).