Popular Post webfact Posted January 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2019 PM claims wristwatch scandal not cause of Thailand’s downgrading in corruption index Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha this morning claimed that Thailand’s drop in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index rankings has nothing to do with Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan’s wristwatch scandal. He insisted that the wristwatch scandal was a minor issue and has already been settled. The National Anti-Corruption Commission recently cleared Gen Prawit of wrong-doing in the scandal in which he was accused of possessing more than 20 luxury watches which he allegedly failed to declare. It was ruled that the watches were items borrowed from a friend. However, the prime minister admitted that the downgrading of Thailand’s CPI’s ranking might have partially stemmed from the fact that the government is not democratically but insisted his administration has taken all necessary steps to tackle graft problems. He said his government accepts the Transparency International’s decision with reservations, calling on critics to find out the criteria used in judging Thailand . Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm-claims-wristwatch-scandal-not-cause-of-thailands-downgrading-in-corruption-index/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2019-02-01 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted January 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2019 9 minutes ago, webfact said: Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha this morning claimed that Thailand’s drop in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index rankings has nothing to do with Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan’s wristwatch scandal. revealing his credentials for PM job; out-of-touch ,or lying, maybe he is self-delusional; international corruption critique mentions the watch-general often; 14 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mok199 Posted January 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) Dumbest statement of the century, from the man of the hour , about the man of the year...... Edited January 31, 2019 by mok199 18 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mango Bob Posted January 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2019 That is not true. It sure does. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pattayadgw Posted January 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2019 It may not be the root cause of the downgrading but it certainly hasn't helped especially when you know that most people feel the "watch saga" investigation was nothing but a sham. 32 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post a977 Posted January 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2019 It might not be the cause of the problem but it sure as hell went a loooong way into helping it. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted January 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) Watch scandal not cause of Thailands downgrading says Prayut. Hes surely having a laff. Maybe not the sole cause, but certainly a major contributory factor. Edited January 31, 2019 by colinneil 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post observer90210 Posted January 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2019 Looks that Transparency Int. sent undercover agents to Thai Immigration Offices for retirement visa extensions....and got a taste of the place !! 8 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted January 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, YetAnother said: revealing his credentials for PM job; out-of-touch ,or lying, maybe he is self-delusional; international corruption critique mentions the watch-general often; 'or'? I would have gone for 'and' 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lamyai3 Posted January 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: PM claims wristwatch scandal not cause of Thailand’s downgrading in corruption index The chap in the middle is doing a facepalm at the idea anyone could make such an outrageous claim. 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted January 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2019 Seems Thailand is on someones Watch list 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 48 minutes ago, colinneil said: Watch scandal not cause of Thailands downgrading says Prayut. Hes surely having a laff. Maybe not the sole cause, but certainly a major contributory factor. Are you haven't missed 'ar' in front of 'sole cause'? 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 Of course DPM Prawatch is not solely to blame, the blame lies with EVERY snout that lines up for their share of swill at the trough! 10 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 27 minutes ago, ChipButty said: Seems Thailand is on someones Watch list What goes around comes around - but only in an 'analogue' sense, not digital. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lungstib Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: but insisted his administration has taken all necessary steps to tackle graft problems. Dont you just love that 'all'. Not a few, not some, this man doesn't do humble, he took all necessary steps. So corruption just disappeared and its the fault of Transparency International for not realising it. 9 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Lungstib said: Dont you just love that 'all'. Not a few, not some, this man doesn't do humble, he took all necessary steps. So corruption just disappeared and its the fault of Transparency International for not realising it. Deflect, deflect, deflect. It make me believe there must be a Thai definition of Karma: It's always the fault of someone else. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trainman34014 Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 Strange that he doesn't offer a proper explanation for the cause of the downgrading; if it wasn't watchmans fault then whose fault ? I've always understood that the buck stops at the Skippers doorstep; it is he who bears the ultimate blame for everything ! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 The National Anti-Corruption Commission takes a commission on all favourable decisions more like ???? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Just open the books general....simple as that, and Thailand would likely shoot to the top of the index! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 All corrupt countries will express the disapproval of the index....even Hun Sen, Maduro and Trump! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zyxwv Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 borrowed 20 watches.....You have got to be kidding. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl sees all Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, zyxwv said: borrowed 20 watches.....You have got to be kidding. So, did no one ask him what the reason for the downgrading was? Given that it was not, in his (Chan-o-cha) opinion, the watches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmitch Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 If it's not the watch scandal then it's something else. Isn't that even worse? Doesn't that show that general corruption has worsened? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robblok Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 Of course did it influence the score as did many other things. Corruption is too wide spread in this country. Lets see how the next government will do. I am amazed he did not call the figures fake. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Yup, nothing to do with old fatty and everything to do with you, general sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius verus Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Khun Gumpy couldn't lie straight in bed. Military brass seeking 30% commissions on submarine and tank contracts to boost their wealth prior to exiting parliament. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phetphet Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, lamyai3 said: The chap in the middle is doing a facepalm at the idea anyone could make such an outrageous claim. And Mr. P must be the one taking the snap. That's why his seat is empty. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 We all live in a Chinese submarine A Chinese submarine Chinese submarine! You all know the tune. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Reigntax Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 Can You just imagine Prayuths action if it was a Shinawatra who was caught with these watches rather than one of his cohort buddies. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vacuum Posted February 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: It was ruled that the watches were items borrowed from a friend. Yes, but nobody outside Thailand believe this. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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