Somchai Khunpleum, better known as Kamnan Poh, has reportedly become too ill to travel to report to his probation office. Somchai, better known as Kamnan Poh or the "Godfather of Chon Buri", used to rank as one of the most influential figures on the eastern seaboard. His comment came after the cabinet on Tuesday appointed Somchai's two sons to high-profile political positions. Somchai, 80, has been put on probation under a programme that grants ageing inmates who are in ill health an early release from prison, said Mr Prasarn. Previously, Somchai's daughter saw probation officers on his behalf and said her father required an oxygen mask, which made it difficult for him to travel, Mr Prasarn said.

Source: Bangkok Post April 19, 2018 21:45 UTC