Alleged voice recording of Premchai arrest aired

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2018
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A voice recording claimed to be made during the arrest of construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta was released on ThaiPBS on Tuesday night.

https://www.facebook.com/Thaipbsplay/videos/800975756769034/

[listen to the audio clip]

Here is the transcription:
Man 1: “If the incident ends without anything, XXXX [a person’s name] can ask me for everything. You are sincere. I will have my men send [them] to you. I once carried over 100 sandals, combat boots and uniforms, including 30 walkie-talkies for soldiers along border.”
Man 2: “You need to open up if we are going to make a deal together.”
Man 1: “I come to visit the wildlife sanctuary.”
Man 3: “[You] should not make a mistake by bringing guns with you here.”
Man 1: “Will you confiscate the guns? I don’t think so. They are registered. Phu Yai [senior figure] will clear it.”
Man 2: “The laws have loopholes.”
Man 3: “The guns are not for defence but [used] to shoot wild animals.”