PM Prayut shows off to the media his expensive Seiko wristwatch

[webfact]

PM shows off to the media his expensive Seiko wristwatch

By Thai PBS

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday (Dec 20) showed off to the media his premium-grade Seiko wristwatch said to worth about 250,000 baht, saying that he owns several wristwatches, including this one, and all of them have been declared with the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

 

“Wearing this Seiko, do I look good,” he said jokingly, adding “any wristwatch is all the same, I knew (you) want me to show off (this Seiko) so that it will become an issue. How about the next time I wear an alarm clock around my neck?”

 

Asked about Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan who is yet to report to the NACC about his diamond ring and the expensive Richard Mille wristwatch that he was seen wearing during a group photo of cabinet ministers over a week ago, Prime Minister Prayut stressed that it was the duty of the NACC to find out the truth and General Prawit would have to defend for himself as this was a personal affairs.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/pm-shows-off-media-expensive-seiko-wristwatch/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-12-21

[Bluespunk]

7 minutes ago, webfact said:

“Wearing this Seiko, do I look good,” he said jokingly, adding “any wristwatch is all the same, I knew (you) want me to show off (this Seiko) so that it will become an issue. How about the next time I wear an alarm clock around my neck?”

Isn’t political corruption just so hilarious. 

 

Good one mr PM...comedy gold. 

Edited December 20, 2017 by Bluespunk

[faraday]

I don't think people want to put an Alarm Clock around your neck.... maybe something else though?

 

Please post your suggestions.

[jayboy]

He says that several of his watches have been declared with the NACC.That is true.However what is not known and probably never will be is how a very modestly paid officer can afford watches worth in total several millions of Baht.A further comment would be simply to note the vulgarity and low cultural standards of the Bangkok elites who think owning a collection of very expensive watches is somehow "cool" and tasteful.It's not, merely trashy.

[rkidlad]

The PM is right - let’s just forget about all this corruption going on. The public being so obsessed with such blatant corruption is just classless. Be classy like the PM and his modestly priced 250k watch. 

 

Can’t we all just get along?

[Samui Bodoh]

33 minutes ago, webfact said:

“Wearing this Seiko, do I look good,”

 

No, you don't.

[ezzra]

I'd like to be a fly on the wall of his home when he open his safe

and see how many 'Seikos' he has there....

[colinneil]

Dear Mr Prayut all this talk about time ( watches ) surely it is time for you to say goodbye.

[Oziex1]

Does he look good wearing an expensive watch. No.

 

He will look great when he buggers off and allows  the Thai people to set their own destiny 

[DavisH]

Surely all of these guys must have originally come from rich families....how else can they buy a General's position? Name one General that comes from a poor family. I thought the going rate was 50M. baht. Of course, they must recoup their losses somehow...becoming a politician and controlling the cookie jar is just icing on the cake. 

[observer90210]

My oh my !!....for 250k I would rather have purchased a Rolex....really, really Sir !!

[Thian]

18 minutes ago, Oziex1 said:

Does he look good wearing an expensive watch. No.

 

He will look great when he buggers off and allows  the Thai people to set their own destiny 

And put Bangkok on fire???

[Get Real]

1 hour ago, jayboy said:

He says that several of his watches have been declared with the NACC.That is true.However what is not known and probably never will be is how a very modestly paid officer can afford watches worth in total several millions of Baht.A further comment would be simply to note the vulgarity and low cultural standards of the Bangkok elites who think owning a collection of very expensive watches is somehow "cool" and tasteful.It's not, merely trashy.

They probably looked to much on Ray Donovan.

[SheungWan]

There is a world of financial difference between even a Grand Seiko watch and a Richard Mille timepiece.

[coulson]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

How about the next time I wear an alarm clock around my neck?

Heavens no, you might look like a clown if you did that

[Katipo]

What has his Seiko got to do with Prawit's 10m+ baht worth of watches. That's right. Absolutely nothing. 

[overherebc]

1 hour ago, observer90210 said:

My oh my !!....for 250k I would rather have purchased a Rolex....really, really Sir !!

Can't find a good strap for mine.

[silent]

2 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

Isn’t political corruption just so hilarious. 

 

Good one mr PM...comedy gold. 

Should be captioned "Watch my hand be quick more you I" 

[Lupatria]

Meanwhile another guy runs cross country to collect donations for a hospital to buy badly needed equipment.  Tzzzzzzzzz

[Orac]

That day when a self proclaimed humble military officer/PM stands up at a press conference to show off his expensive 'bling' in a  country where poor people are actually freezing to death.

[soalbundy]

He has been wound up, boss of the silly club.

[NextStationBangkok]

The clock is ticking......

 

Next, protesters be wearing Baht.199 wrist watches and raise their hands and voice.

Edited December 21, 2017 by NextStationBangkok
Additional comment for funny.

[klauskunkel]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

“Wearing this Seiko, do I look good,”

Seiko, huh? I had him figured for a Timex man.

[Becker]

1 hour ago, Thian said:

And put Bangkok on fire???

Yes, because if the junta leader is not in charge and firmly in control of the trough all is lost!!!!

[Emster23]

"For the times... they are a changin'..." not

To his credit he didn't bring up missing emails or Uranium One

[worgeordie]

 “any wristwatch is all the same" Oh no they are not !,

you and your mate have VERY expensive watches (plural) 

 I have one i bought for 15 quid off Ebay, takes a beating

and goes on ticking,good enough for me,dont have to

impress anyone,even if I was a Billionaire would still buy

a 15 quid one.

regards worgeordie

[InMyShadow]

Does he look good wearing an expensive watch. No.
 
He will look great when he buggers off and allows  the Thai people to set their own destiny 

Bahahahaha, thais setting their own destiny? Comedy gold!

[AlQaholic]

When I was a kid, Seiko was considered cheap garbage. I haven't worn a watch for ages.

Edited December 21, 2017 by AlQaholic

[Formaleins]

Arrogant dog that he is! Nice to see his pink girls blouse too.

[Zack61]

What a tosser. 

His talk of fighting corruption has less than zero credibility. Not suggesting it ever reached the heady heights of zero. What a sad excuse for a leader.