webfact Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Deputy PM Prawit feels the heat after wearing high-end wristwatch By The Nation Leading junta figure General Prawit Wongsuwan has landed himself in hot water again after his flashy timepiece reportedly costing millions of baht got the attention it deserved. A photograph of Prawit shading his eyes from the sun went viral on Monday after the new Cabinet had its first meeting and a group photo of the ministerial team was taken. Of all the Cabinet members, Prawit – a deputy PM and defence minister – attracted the greatest attention in the picture, which showed his hand and wrist accessorised with a big diamond ring and the fancy watch. The expensive-looking timepiece was later found to be a Richard Mille that would have cost between Bt4 million and Bt10 million. Photos have been posted online showing Prawit’s wristwatch is the same brand as worn by elite tennis player Rafael Nadal, whose annual income is reported by international business magazines as being between US$35 million and $42.5 million (Bt1.14 billion-Bt1.38 billion). Richard Mille watches are also popular among other high-profile celebrities such as singers Ed Sheeran, Jay Z and Kanye West, actor Joe Manganiello and footballer Neymar da Silva. Netizens questioned how a military officer could have afforded such a luxurious item and wondered whether he had reported his ownership of it to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). Although Prawit did not declare his Richard Mille or the diamond ring in the assets and liability list submitted to the NACC when he became deputy prime minister in 2014, some critics said that to be fair, it was possible he had only acquired them since the declaration. However, Ruangkrai Leekijwattana, a member of the Pheu Thai Party legal team, on Tuesday urged the NACC to investigate whether Prawit was concealing his assets. Having observed the general since he served as Army chief under Abhisit Vejjajiva’s administration until his role as a key figure in the junta government, Ruangkrai said that Prawit could have a number of assets, including Buddha amulets, jewellery and watches valued at more than Bt200,000, which he had been concealing from the NACC. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30333270 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-12-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samui Bodoh Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, webfact said: The expensive-looking timepiece was later found to be a Richard Mille that would have cost between Bt4 million and Bt10 million. Photos have been posted online showing Prawit’s wristwatch is the same brand as worn by elite tennis player Rafael Nadal, whose annual income is reported by international business magazines as being between US$35 million and $42.5 million (Bt1.14 billion-Bt1.38 billion). Hmm... Thanks to the Nation for providing the income of others who wear such a watch. I wonder how Prawit's income stacks up? Most definitely a case for the NACC, but either they will find nothing out of the ordinary (as always for non-Reds) or they will refer it to the military which will find that it meets all regulations without actually specifying which regulations. Hmm... Any one care to bet that this is the last public chapter in this story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) 20 minutes ago, webfact said: feels the heat after wearing high-end wristwatch Must be the battery, hope he has a warranty. For that price you'd expect better, no? Edited December 5, 2017 by bendejo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 He just looks more and more like a toad in every photo I see... The Junta finances getting investigated by the NACC , is about as likely as an election happening next year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Come on now this is Thailand, I picked up a dozen of them to take home for friends and family copy fakes of course. Just like well those who wear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Nice watch. Nothing under $100,000. The one below is $193,500. He could have a secret admirer? Perks of being the boss. https://www.chrono24.com.au/richardmille/rm-063-02-world-timer-titanium--id7151698.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 52 minutes ago, Samui Bodoh said: Hmm... Thanks to the Nation for providing the income of others who wear such a watch. I wonder how Prawit's income stacks up? Most definitely a case for the NACC, but either they will find nothing out of the ordinary (as always for non-Reds) or they will refer it to the military which will find that it meets all regulations without actually specifying which regulations. Hmm... Any one care to bet that this is the last public chapter in this story? They should put his declared assets down in print, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Leave the man alone, if anyone has an issue where he got the funds to buy this exquisite time piece than start an investigation on him, and if a man who worth tens of millions of dollars can't spoil him self to a nice watch, what is there else to do with his money? right now, this is probably the only thing that works well for the old guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danang Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 29 minutes ago, Chris Lawrence said: Nice watch. Nothing under $100,000. The one below is $193,500. He could have a secret admirer? Perks of being the boss. https://www.chrono24.com.au/richardmille/rm-063-02-world-timer-titanium--id7151698.htm Please don't ruin the thread with facts. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 1 hour ago, webfact said: Netizens questioned how a military officer could have afforded such a luxurious item Better late than never that people are beginning to do the maths. But what will come of it? Nothing, unless people do something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samui Bodoh Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 28 minutes ago, ezzra said: Leave the man alone, if anyone has an issue where he got the funds to buy this exquisite time piece than start an investigation on him, and if a man who worth tens of millions of dollars can't spoil him self to a nice watch, what is there else to do with his money? right now, this is probably the only thing that works well for the old guy... "...if anyone has an issue where he got the funds to buy this exquisite time piece than start an investigation on him..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Surely it's standard military issue isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 5 hours ago, rkidlad said: Better late than never that people are beginning to do the maths. But what will come of it? Nothing, unless people do something. What people? . . . there are no people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeneeds Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I bought a high end watch, it took me many years to be able to do so, I do not earn as much as the general and he being a bit older than me, and has probably saved his money for a longer time, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 And that was only my Monday watch . . . take a butchers at my Tuesday one. Nice, eh? And don't you dare tell me it's rude to point . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncat1 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 But in the land of copy copy is it genuine or a fake copy ( Illegal anyway ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 1 hour ago, rkidlad said: unless people do something. Like what? Protest in groups of less than seven? Take to the streets? Write letters to the Bangkok Post. or grumble quietly in the safety of your own home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark01 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I believe you get a free watch with every submarine you buy. Amazing Thailand shopping promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 And the really scary thing is - these people are going to put themselves forward as an electable govt, next year. But, on the positive side - That's when the people WILL BE ABLE to do something about these TOTAL MISFITS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 2 hours ago, cornishcarlos said: He just looks more and more like a toad in every photo I see... The Junta finances getting investigated by the NACC , is about as likely as an election happening next year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABloke Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 He obviously married a rich lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 31 minutes ago, mikebell said: Like what? Protest in groups of less than seven? Take to the streets? Write letters to the Bangkok Post. or grumble quietly in the safety of your own home? They can stay away from my home. Already got the missus grumbling away here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 it was a gift from his maid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtco Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Present (read that has bribe) from China for buying their submarines and getting them involved in the high-speed rail link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 As the Top Elite one said something of the sort: don't look at his or his family assets as this is out of bounds. His cronies are included in that circle. How did they or their family line get the wealth? It needs to go farther than them all the way to their parents and their parents. Corruption is a life thing for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, halloween said: Would you you be comfortable if Prawit's watch was a gift? Maybe you got a point (finally). May be a gift by the Chinese for the submarine deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Nice watch, but does he know how to use it ? regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomacht8 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Allways nice to see how an expensive watch emerges from the depths to the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob12345 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) Edited December 6, 2017 by Bob12345 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12DrinkMore Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 19 minutes ago, worgeordie said: Nice watch, but does he know how to use it ? regards Worgeordie That is not important. It's all about the face. There was an old Chinese woman in Hua Hin many years ago who had an immaculate Benz parked at home. She could not drive....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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