NACC faces critical test over wristwatch scandal

[Srikcir]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Prayut should set a political standard - Abhisit

No!

A political standard applies to a Thai-Style Democracy and is typically set by the "good people." As such, a political standard can have little or no relevance to laws because it is backed by custom and heritage.

Prayut should instead abide by the standard called the "rule of law" as set forth by the Constitution and laws!

[ramrod711]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Srisuwan also said that if Prawit insisted on his claim, the NACC should summon all of the supposed owners to make sure that the watches were customised for them. 

What an abuse of credibility, not even the most avid believer in the government believes this. Prayut faces a choice, admit that they are no better than the slime before them, or throw his crooked buddy under a bus. Either way Thai people would be better off. 

[RichardColeman]

9 hours ago, rkidlad said:

If the official outcome is that Prawit borrowed the watches and no wrongdoing was committed, that will surely massively hurt their image. It's obvious they're corrupt. 

And did their owners declare them if they are officials is the next question ? that might be the stalling.

[unblocktheplanet]

Wait... Prawit has B.O.?!?

[Khun Han]

9 hours ago, Bob12345 said:

The watches are most likely just bought in Thailand (Paragon for example) and VAT has been paid. In many cases no names are registered as this is not necessary for anything (guarantee comes from the brand, not the shop). Insurance might be purchased later but this is not mandatory so whoever stands up as "owner" can just say he had the watch uninsured (so there is no evidence).

 

It's quite normal (but not mandatory), where even moderately expensive consumer goods are purchased, for the customer to register their purchase with personal details such as name, address, email, etc. Higher end retailers really push this aspect of a sale.

[lamyai3]

22 hours ago, webfact said:

their owners would not allow others to wear them and taint them with sweat and body odour... 

...along with toxic secretions that may be dangerous to humans

[chama]

On 1/17/2018 at 8:16 PM, canuckamuck said:

If Prayut threw Prawit under the bus on this one he would actually gain a shred of credibility. Anything is possible in an election year.

The Toad may know too many insider secrets that could hurt Prayut. In the end the Toad will hop away unscathed.