Popular Post webfact Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin has spent some money out of his own pocket to buy a luxury van for use, either official or private. The newly-named prime minister has recently purchased the Lexus LM350H Executive as a 7.59 million baht, privately-owned vehicle in which he is expected to go to the provinces and visit people. However, the prime minister’s four-seat, black Lexus van fitted with first-class amenities on board is not known to be a bulletproof vehicle as yet. By Thai Newsroom Reporters TOP: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin arrived at Government House in his new Lexus LM350H Executive luxury van. Photo Naewna Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/09/05/pm-buys-luxury-van-out-of-own-pocket/ -- THAI NEWSROOM 2023-09-06 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 37 minutes ago, webfact said: However, the prime minister’s four-seat, black Lexus van fitted with first-class amenities on board is not known to be a bulletproof vehicle as yet. Maybe because nobody has suggested that he's going to get shot as yet? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 well what a nice gesture, can you quantify exactly how much of your net worth that actually cost..................0.000001% how about helping to people with electric bills you smug ### discusting 2 4 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 he's not short of a few quid 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted September 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 21 minutes ago, smedly said: well what a nice gesture, can you quantify exactly how much of your net worth that actually cost..................0.000001% how about helping to people with electric bills you smug ### discusting What a rich person does with his OWN money is his concern. 9 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 2 hours ago, webfact said: The newly-named prime minister has recently purchased the Lexus LM350H Executive as a 7.59 million baht, privately-owned vehicle in which he is expected to go to the provinces and visit people. Loose change for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 The grill on the van makes my eyes hurt…. seems bizarre to me 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: has spent some money out of his own pocket How much, 20%? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysfriend Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: Lexus LM350H Executive as a 7.59 million baht, 2 paeng ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harada Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Nothings changed. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thailand49 Posted September 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2023 I'm sure he will have an avenue to get reimbursed. ???? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 He's setting an example to his cronies. Will the VIPs still close the roads to lesser citizens when escorted by a police escort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Next year all purchases will be from the trouser pocket and then they can make him a general ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Guess it's a van where he can get in and out without banging his head. Easy happens if you are that tall in Thailand ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Guess it's a van where he can get in and out without banging his head. Easy happens if you are that tall in Thailand ???? A good point. I'm (only) 175cm, but I find some modern cars difficult to access. And gets worse as one ages. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Would have been smarter (much smarter) to buy, and have it modified, abroad. He is at risk of having the last thing he hears "well, it was supposed to be bulletproof!" 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, bendejo said: Would have been smarter (much smarter) to buy, and have it modified, abroad. He is at risk of having the last thing he hears "well, it was supposed to be bulletproof!" No need to have it armored abroad, there is a few companies in Thailand that are more than capable. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Not very difficult if you had a advantage by tax of 500 mill THB... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, webfact said: The newly-named prime minister has recently purchased the Lexus LM350H Executive as a 7.59 million baht, privately-owned vehicle in which he is expected to go to the provinces and visit people. Don't HI-SOs get them tax free like the Cops? I'm sure he can claim a tax rebate using a vehicle to go to work and back, having to carry important documents. My old Accountant in OZ for $100 could sort that all out for you including running costs and devaluation. NOW SORT THE GUN PROBLEM OUT !!! Edit; you could even claim for a driver. Edited September 6, 2023 by brianthainess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Chances are slim but there is the chance, that you might bump into the Swiss President in a check-out lane in a supermarket or another Swiss minister waiting for the public bus, sitting in a tram or a train. My conclusion is, the more banana-republic the more the show-off. If he likes a fancy car he certainly has more than loose change to buy all of his ministers such vans and, yep, some might be well advised in getting the bullet-proof version. Not all those ministers are as popular as they think ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 That's not a van its a car ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 4 hours ago, smedly said: well what a nice gesture, can you quantify exactly how much of your net worth that actually cost..................0.000001% how about helping to people with electric bills you smug ### discusting He needed the tax write off and knows he will not be there long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremiumLane Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Moonlover said: What a rich person does with his OWN money is his concern. Why:? Rich people always seem concerned about how working people spend their money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 21 minutes ago, PremiumLane said: Why:? Rich people always seem concerned about how working people spend their money. especially government ministers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 29 minutes ago, kingstonkid said: He needed the tax write off and knows he will not be there long. Buying a car is tax deductable for personal or even business tax? Need to learn from the expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 4 hours ago, DJ54 said: The grill on the van makes my eyes hurt…. seems bizarre to me It's somewhere to keep Thaksin behind bars..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman30 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 6 hours ago, NanLaew said: Maybe because nobody has suggested that he's going to get shot as yet? "not known" he purchased it privately meaning nothing needs to be disclosed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, patman30 said: "not known" he purchased it privately meaning nothing needs to be disclosed His company could have bought it, big enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Transport expenses for the year. 10 million baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman30 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, ChipButty said: His company could have bought it, big enough private company or private personally, doesn't matter nothing would need to be disclosed publicly Edited September 6, 2023 by patman30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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