Ministers Deny Ties to Missing 26 Million Baht Necklace

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Naewna

 

In a swirl of allegations involving an extravagant emerald and diamond necklace worth 26.4 million baht, two Thai ministers have emphatically denied possession following claims that the prized piece is in the hands of a government official.

 

The saga unfolded when renown businesswoman Wasana “May” Inthasang publicly aired her grievances over assets worth 62 million baht lent to actress Ms Arisara Thongborisut, commonly known as Due Arisara. Wasana claims that despite numerous attempts to retrieve these luxury items, including the elusive necklace, her efforts have hit a wall.

 

The spotlight turned on ministers after Arisara suggested the necklace, part of the opulent cache, was with a minister whose first name begins with "P". However, both Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan and Labour Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn quickly distanced themselves from the affair, firmly stating the jewellery was nowhere in their possession.

 

Intrigue deepened with other ministers in the cabinet of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra under scrutiny. The list includes Deputy Prime Minister/Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, and Education Minister Permpoon Chidchob.

 

 

 

Revelations from Wasana on the televised programme "Hone Krasea" brought the situation to light. She claimed she had entrusted Arisara with several high-value items during a period of need. Among these treasures are a Richard Mille watch valued at 13.8 million baht, a BVLGARI necklace costing 15.27 million baht, and an array of luxurious bags from the Kelly collection, priced between 2.8 million and 3.7 million baht.

 

In a dramatic twist, Arisara tuned into the programme, acknowledging her financial woes, citing overspending and business failures. She confirmed the existence of the borrowed assets but admitted the Lotus Arts de Vivre necklace had exchanged hands and moved up to “a senior person” before reaching a minister. However, she assured viewers of her efforts to reclaim the necklace.

 

Despite being currently in Taiwan, Arisara expressed her intention to address the matter upon her return to Thailand, vowing to report to the Crime Suppression Division.

 

As the quest to unravel the whereabouts of the lavish necklace continues, authorities and the public remain captivated by the saga enveloping high society’s glittering assets and the corridors of power. Whether the case resolves quietly or manages to entangle yet more figures, only time will tell, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

-- 2025-03-21

 

 

[ozz1]

Trust me I'm a politician lol

[stevenl]

"Intrigue deepened with other ministers in the cabinet of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra under scrutiny. The list includes Deputy Prime Minister/Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, and Education Minister Permpoon Chidchob."

 

Also Paetongtarn starts with a 'P'.

[Tropicalevo]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

following claims that the prized piece is in the hands of a government official.

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Among these treasures are a Richard Mille watch valued at 13.8 million baht,

 

Now who collects watches?

[John Drake]

Nation of crows.

[Artisi]

Sounds like the unsolved blue diamonds story, seems they will have to find a fall-guy soon. 

[Bert got kinky]

part of the opulent cache, was with a minister whose first name begins with "P".

Just wondering, has Tony changed his name to Peter now?

 

[Gandtee]

Let's play Pass the Parcel.😉

[Classic Ray]

Even the rich cannot control their greed. 

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

She confirmed the existence of the borrowed assets but admitted the Lotus Arts de Vivre necklace had exchanged hands and moved up to “a senior person” before reaching a minister. However, she assured viewers of her efforts to reclaim the necklace.

Never to be seen again...

[hotchilli]

1 minute ago, Classic Ray said:

Even the rich cannot control their greed. 

Magpie syndrome

[PETERTHEEATER]

Maybe the ex Minister, the one acknowledged as a horology expert, may have seen a Richard Mille timepiece in his travels.

[Purdey]

The Saudi jewels all over again.

[dinsdale]

[Sydebolle]

The Saudi royal jewel disaster springs to mind, some 35 years are gone since and Thailand paid billions if not trillions in lost wages as the Saudis took Thailand off the map for decades. 

The office of the Saudi ambassador was empty from 1989 until 2022 as the fairy tales read by Thailand just would not go away 😉 

[KireB]

Blue diamond anyone, a mystery that cost Thailand billions?

[kickstart]

Like the Saudi royal jewel disaster, they even made a soap opera of it, will this be coming to a TV near you soon??

[Liverpool Lou]

11 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

 

Now who collects watches?

The person who is not known to collect diamond and emerald necklaces

[PuiPuiHarry]

I remember a 30 years ago: a Thai national, who robbed a lot of jewellery from a Saudi princess but was caught in Thailand. The jewellery was gone, but,.., at a police party, many ladies wore these jewels. An outcry from the Saudi's.

Thailand was and stays a hub for jewelry thieves.