“Boss Paul,” or Mr. Waratnpol Waratyavarakul, the executive of The Icon Group, confirmed during an appearance on the show “Hon Krasae” that a controversial audio clip discussing deities and the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is indeed his voice. He mentioned that he dedicated merit to these deities in a personal belief context.
On October 14, 2024, he addressed concerns regarding numerous complaints against his business practices. He clarified that the discussion in the clip refers to genuine deities that influence the OCP, indicating that he was simply sharing his beliefs about honoring local spirits and deities. He stressed that it was a personal belief and insisted that he never intended to bribe anyone.
When asked about witnesses alleging that luxury bags were brought to officials as part of a lobbying effort, Boss Paul expressed confusion over the need for such actions, asserting that his communications with governmental agencies are conducted transparently and properly.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
