Ex-THAI chief Kanok denies part in Rolls-Royce scandal

Former THAI president Kanok Abhiradee has denied any involvement in the Rolls-Royce bribery scandal. In a message sent to his classmates at the Justice Ministry's programme for senior executives on justice administration, Kanok wrote that he worked with thousands of THAI staff to turn the debt-saddled company into the No.1 airline at the time. Kanok, who served as president between May 2, 2002, and April 30, 2006, insisted that he consistently adhered to the principle of good governance while working at the carrier. He added that the bribery scandal has damaged the dignity and reputation of all THAI personnel. The message came after former Rak Thailand Party leader Chuvit Kamovisit told reporters Friday that someone whose name starts with the first letter of the Thai alphabet is among those involved in the bribery scandal. <br/>