He also has no illusions about the perils that come with that, though, or the fact that it might put him in some dangerous people’s crosshairs-not least of all the triads he’s made a point of targeting, and a police force with a track record of adopting extreme measures to silence their detractors. He wants to transcend his sordid past and be the face of change in a society where precious few seem willing to challenge the status quo or stick their heads above the parapet. When asked, Chuwit gives a simple answer: he wants “to raise awareness” and “change the society, change the belief, change the tradition” that has normalised extortion in his country.
Others, meanwhile, have questioned the sincerity of Chuwit’s intentions, wondering aloud what’s in it for him.
But although political leaders and experts acknowledge his efficacy in exposing systemic wrongs, some suggest the tycoon may be less a panacea than a salve for an issue that would require systemic change to fix.
