NACC panel ‘split’ over Prawit watch interview as soft deadline for his explanation looms

[webfact]

NACC panel ‘split’ over Prawit watch interview as soft deadline for his explanation looms

By THE NATION

 

Prawit

 

THE ANTI-CORRUPTION panel is reportedly split over whether it should ask Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan to give an explanation in person over his ownership of luxury watches, a source at the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) said yesterday.

 

The source, who asked to remain anonymous, said panel members were debating the issue, with some thinking it would help facilitate an investigation, as panel members could ask him what they wished to know and “finish the matter”. Other members reportedly argued the time was not right.

 

A working group has already requested an explanation from Prawit four times, with the deadline for his answer is today, the source said, adding that the panel had not yet reached a conclusion on the issue, which has dragged on for months since the issue was first exposed in last December. 

 

At that time, Prawit was seen wearing what appeared to be a silver and black Richard Mille watch and diamond ring during a group photo when the reshuffled Cabinet was photographed at Government House. Since then, people have examined other pictures and spotted up to 25 more expensive watches on his wrist on various occasions.

 

As a result, he has been accused of failing to report assets to the NACC as required by law and of possessing “unusual wealth”. After the issue was exposed online and in the media, the NACC launched an inquiry into the matter.

 

NACC president Pol General Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit reiterated that he would not take part in the probe after growing speculation that he would favour Prawit because the two had previously worked closely together.

 

NACC secretary-general Worawit Sukboon said yesterday Prawit had not yet submitted any further explanation as requested. The NACC was waiting for his response before considering whether to extend the deadline, he said.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30340916

 

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[Samui Bodoh]

Why are we seeing this nonsense?

 

There is no chance whatsoever that he could afford the watches on his salary.

 

There is no chance that he "borrowed" them from a friend who since died. This is not credible. 

 

Stop insulting our intelligence.

 

[cornishcarlos]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

soft deadline for his explanation looms

 

He's been given 4 deadlines, which one is looming ???

As above, either prosecute the guy or just forget about it but stop with the utter BS...

[cookieqw]

wrong info

 

Edited March 14, 2018 by cookieqw
wrong info

[cookieqw]

THE ANTI-CORRUPTION panel is reportedly split over whether it should ask Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan to give an explanation in person over his ownership of luxury watches

A working group has already requested an explanation from Prawit four times,

is the working group part of the NACC ?

 

 

[Darcula]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Other members reportedly argued the time was not right.

 

Wow, a disagreement among NACC members! Ofcourse, everyone now believes that debating such topics is encouraged in this pseudo government, and buffalos are flying overhead.

[colinneil]

The NACC members are squabbling over Prawits watches !!

I want that 1, no i want it he promised it to me when he dies, no bugger you its mine.

Edited March 14, 2018 by colinneil

[YetAnother]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

panel members were debating the issue, with some thinking it would help facilitate an investigation, as panel members could ask him what they wished to know and “finish the matter”. Other members reportedly argued the time was not right.

radical ineptitude, symbolizes much about thailand; a toothless tiger

[rkidlad]

‘Innocent ‘til proven guilty’, right? 

 

Or in the case of the poor, ‘guilty to proven innocent’ and for the rich it’s simply just ‘innocent’. Not for free of course. 

 

What an absolute s*** show. Utterly embarrassing for all involved. 

[Get Real]

37 minutes ago, cookieqw said:

THE ANTI-CORRUPTION panel is reportedly split over whether it should ask Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan to give an explanation in person over his ownership of luxury watches

A working group has already requested an explanation from Prawit four times,

is the working group part of the NACC ?

 

 

As far as I know, there are no "working" groups in Thailand. 

[mok199]

a face only a mother could love..

[nikmar]

[leeneeds]

for sure!

[Ossy]

No longer interested in this joke of a DPM . . . WATCH my lips!

[yellowboat]

1 hour ago, Darcula said:

Wow, a disagreement among NACC members! Ofcourse, everyone now believes that debating such topics is encouraged in this pseudo government, and buffalos are flying overhead.

Sadly, it is the only real debate this government has actually had and it is over something that shows complete disregard for serving the Thai people.  The junta has never really served the people, so their is no shock in this report. 

[Pib]

Delay...delay...delay...ignore...ignore....ignore equals soon forgotten in Thailand. 

 

On to the next scandal...repeat delay, ignore,  etc....the cycle continues.

[Denim]

Does the NACC have any idea at all what the word ' deadline ' means and what is supposed to be done when one expires.

 

To keep giving out extended deadlines makes a nonsense of the word.

 

What they are actually doing is giving Prawit a ' lifeline ' .

 

Somebody needs to get them a dictionary so that they can learn the difference between life and death.

[007cableguy]

Yes keep extending the deadline till alls forgotten!!.....This crap continues on a daily basis here!!

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[mtls2005]

At least offer a provenance on the watches.

 

I think some are curious re: how the watches were "imported" into Thailand?

 

 

[RichardColeman]

2 hours ago, Ossy said:

No longer interested in this joke of a DPM . . . WATCH my lips!

So, that's what happened to Yoda !

[Cadbury]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)

Clearly this body is not doing what it was supposedly intended to do. It seems as if it just there for appearance sakes and to give the impression they are really doing something.

With all the political and civil service corruption that is going on at the moment maybe it is time to change the name to the:

                           National Corruptors Protection Commission (NCPC)

 

 

[mtls2005]

7 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

So, that's what happened to Yoda !

 

Looks, and acts, more like a Hutt?

 

 

[The Deerhunter]

3 hours ago, cookieqw said:

THE ANTI-CORRUPTION panel is reportedly split over whether it should ask Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan to give an explanation in person over his ownership of luxury watches

A working group has already requested an explanation from Prawit four times,

is the working group part of the NACC ?

 

 

Doesn't  matter. They can confuse the issue and usefully delay and waste time till Joe Average Thai forgets about it.  That is all that matters when dealing with oligarchs. Delay, delay and obfuscate til it goes away.  Only another 4 years and the last S.O.L. expires on Boss boy. "Sorry. Not our fault!  We tried sooooo hard to catch him.  Had many expensive lunches to discuss it."

Edited March 15, 2018 by The Deerhunter

[Lupatria]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Other members reportedly argued the time was not right.

Were these members rewarded with new watches for their stand?

[Redline]

Funny how they give people time to lie here 

[Redline]

57 minutes ago, Lupatria said:

Were these members rewarded with new watches for their stand?

 Cars from the sold watches 

[brucec64]

The only thing "split" was the brown envelope...

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[Baerboxer]

4 hours ago, Denim said:

Does the NACC have any idea at all what the word ' deadline ' means and what is supposed to be done when one expires.

 

To keep giving out extended deadlines makes a nonsense of the word.

 

What they are actually doing is giving Prawit a ' lifeline ' .

 

Somebody needs to get them a dictionary so that they can learn the difference between life and death.

 

It was the same when the Ombudsman kept asking Yingluck and Number 1 cousin to explain about their illegal issuing of new passports for their crooked boss. They asked for more time, delays, delays because the minions dealing with it were changed, more delays, then simply stopped replying.

Nothing happened until they were thrown out of government. Then nothing for a few years. IIRC Number 1 cousin might face some court action although having taken a few years to announce it, progress seems stagnant. Yingluck wasn't pursued on this one.

 

Expect the same here. Nothing will happen whilst the Junta is in power or having control and influence over any future elected government. When / if that changes, it might get resurrected. But will all depend on the situation and relationships then, which changes and flows. 

 

These hiso elites play their "great game" power struggles, but there are certain rules. You might have to become an exile if you really keep upsetting the wrong people, but jail, no way. That's only for minions and lackeys. And some things will never get pursued because that would open the gate to pursue others.

 

 

Edited March 15, 2018 by Baerboxer

[lincolnshire poacher]

8 hours ago, YetAnother said:

radical ineptitude, symbolizes much about thailand; a toothless tiger

If the time wasn't right, maybe their watch needs repairing or replacing

[bheard]

‘Innocent ‘til proven guilty’, right? 
 
Or in the case of the poor, ‘guilty to proven innocent’ and for the rich it’s simply just ‘innocent’. Not for free of course. 
 
What an absolute s*** show. Utterly embarrassing for all involved. 

All involved *should* be embarrassed, but they are Thai, so won't be. That's not meant to be derogatory, just a comment on their mentality. It's different....

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