Pheu Thai Mp Karun Denies Being Unusually Rich

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Karun denies being unusually rich

The Nation

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BANGKOK: -- Pheu Thai MP Karun Hosakul Thursday denied that he has increased his wealth by Bt108 million as discovered in his assets report to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

In his report to the NACC made on the occasion of one year after the House dissolution, Karun's wealth after debt deduction increased by B108 million

Karun Thursday explained that he had not amassed any wealth but had simply reported the value of amulets, which had a combined value of Bt90.5 million. Karun said that he did not report the value of the amulets in his previous assets statements.

Karun said he would be ready to explain his assets statement if the NACC has any doubt but he said there was nothing suspicious in the increase.

NACC Deputy Secretary-General Worawit Sukboon said he had instructed the Assets Investigation Division of the NACC to check the sources of Karun's increased wealth after the Isara News Agency reported that the Pheu Thai MP became Bt108 million richer in one year after the House dissolution.

Worawit said it would take some time to check the assets.

On May 10, 2012, one year after the House dissolution, Karun reported to the NACC that his assets increased by Bt109 million while his wife's assets increased by Bt3.3 million. After debt deduction, their assets' value increased by Bt108 million.

The assets report stated that Karun has 70 amulets worth Bt90.5 million.

-- The Nation 2012-07-26

[Thai at Heart]

Oh well, here we go again.

Now amulets under the bed.

[AleG]

Huh? The Karate Kid seemed like such a nice fellow...

[Moruya]

Another scumbag.

Lock him up with the rest

[Spalpeen]

Owning 2 million quids worth of amulets would meet my definition of "unusually rich".

[AleG]

By the way, IMHO, having 90 million worth of amulets is Ipso Facto, proof of having "unusual" wealth.

So his net worth is 108 million and he put 90 of those into amulets? c'mon, pull the other one, it has a whistle!

[Thai at Heart]

By the way, IMHO, having 90 million worth of amulets is Ipso Facto, proof of having "unusual" wealth.

So his net worth is 108 million and he put 90 of those into amulets? c'mon, pull the other one, it has a whistle!

Well, short of a fast growing money tree, this will be a great story too follow.

[OzMick]

B90.5 million - is that the price he paid, or the re-sale value?

He could be a buyer for tulip bulbs, I'm sure they'll bounce back soon.

[stoneyboy]

I must check my top draw to see how many amulets I have laying about.

[Nickymaster]

By the way, IMHO, having 90 million worth of amulets is Ipso Facto, proof of having "unusual" wealth.

So his net worth is 108 million and he put 90 of those into amulets? c'mon, pull the other one, it has a whistle!

His story would be: "I bought the amulets for 1 million and now they are worth 90 million. I didn't do anything wrong, just made good purchases". case closed.

Why am I waisting my time...?! Give the people the government they deserve. Unfortunately the other side also has to live with this corrupt bunch of scumbags. Meanwhile...the rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer (at least they now can dream of things they will never get).

Pffff

Edited July 26, 2012 by Nickymaster

[Semper]

Owning 2 million quids worth of amulets would meet my definition of "unusually rich".

Not compared to the 'fugitive'.

[thaicbr]

unfortunately typical The Nation reporting... what are his total assets not just the increase!

[givenall]

Another scumbag.

Lock him up with the rest

Power to the people, but first for myself

[KireB]

How do these people get elected?

[Moruya]

Karun denies being unusually violent too.

[ginjag]

Karun denies being unusually violent too.

There was a U.K. t.v program years ago called -tall story club, this guy would have been a good person on there.

[Moruya]

Karun denies being unusually violent too.

There was a U.K. t.v program years ago called -tall story club, this guy would have been a good person on there.

Indeed.

Short Fuse Club too

[hellodolly]

I think I will start collecting amulets.

70 amulets worth 90,500,000 baht.

That averages out to close to 1,300,000 baht each.

Any one know of a good wholesaler?

[Semper]

How do these people get elected?

They don't, they get nominated by friends/family.

[ginjag]

I think I will start collecting amulets.

70 amulets worth 90,500,000 baht.

That averages out to close to 1,300,000 baht each.

Any one know of a good wholesaler?

Try Karun.

[transam]

How do these people get elected?

They get elected cos poor folk worship anyone who has managed to make cash in LOS. No matter how they got it.

[Buchholz]

When's the by-election for his MP district in Bangkok after he gets tossed out on his ear just like Thaksin's niece did for also lying on her asset declaration statement???

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[thaicbr]

When's the by-election for his MP district in Bangkok after he gets tossed out on his ear just like Thaksin's niece did for also lying on her asset declaration statement???

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didn't he already get kicked out for slurring an opposition candidate? something about telling every one his opponent was gay and you can't trust gays or something like that.. he is a nice fella.

[Moruya]

When's the by-election for his MP district in Bangkok after he gets tossed out on his ear just like Thaksin's niece did for also lying on her asset declaration statement???

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Soon. Hope the Pimpernels are ejected

[Buchholz]

When's the by-election for his MP district in Bangkok after he gets tossed out on his ear just like Thaksin's niece did for also lying on her asset declaration statement???

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didn't he already get kicked out for slurring an opposition candidate? something about telling every one his opponent was gay and you can't trust gays or something like that.. he is a nice fella.

That's either someone else or something he didn't get kicked out for because he's a current constituency MP for the Pheu Thai Party.

He's also an indicted Red Shirt Leader with multiple charges who is currently out on bail and parliamentary immunity.... unless he's stripped of his MP status before the House reconvenes on Aug. 1, but then, he's still free as he's also out on a cash bail.

Agree, he's a real nice fella.

[thaicbr]

The EC resolved to revoke Mr Karun's voting right and ordered a by-election in Don Muang, Mr Puchong said.

The commission will also ask that, if found guilty, Mr Karun be required meet the cost of holding a new poll, he said.

Mr Tankhun charged Mr Karun with making four false accusations against him:

1) Mr Karun accused Mr Tankhun of changing his Chinese surname, causing his father to die of grief.

2) He accused him of being a photo model for a pornographic magazine and claimed that he was homosexual.

3) He alleged that the Democrats were paying people 300 baht each if they turned up to listen to their speeches during the campaign.

4) He claimed that Mr Tankhun looked down on the people of Don Muang.

So he is disqualified pending the Supreme court. but can carry on his duties. Oh and Tankhun had video and recorded evidence from a rally Mr medallion organized

[rubl]

Karun Thursday explained that he had not amassed any wealth but had simply reported the value of amulets, which had a combined value of Bt90.5 million. Karun said that he did not report the value of the amulets in his previous assets statements.

It seems that k. Karun admits his previous declarations were incomplete. That may explain the 'wealth increase', but that leaves him guilty of 'incorrect asset declaration'. Both offences, when judged so, will probably give the same verdict?

[waza]

Hmmm the cabinet of millionaire are now the cabinet of 100 millionaire in one year, next year it will be the cabinet of billionaires. In a broke country and a failed state.

[rubl]

If I remember correctly k. Karun H. was a real valuable asset during the Flooding disaster October/November last year. He was removed from overseeing flood supplies, threatened anyone who dare to mention that he allegedly led Don Muang residents to destroy a dyke to block overflow from the Khlong Prapa canal, and he got his ass kick as well it seems.

http://www.coconutsbangkok.com/news/karun-kicked-in-the-keister-for-calling-mallika-a-kwai/

[GiHadOrange]

The EC resolved to revoke Mr Karun's voting right and ordered a by-election in Don Muang, Mr Puchong said.

The commission will also ask that, if found guilty, Mr Karun be required meet the cost of holding a new poll, he said.

Mr Tankhun charged Mr Karun with making four false accusations against him:

1) Mr Karun accused Mr Tankhun of changing his Chinese surname, causing his father to die of grief.

2) He accused him of being a photo model for a pornographic magazine and claimed that he was homosexual.

3) He alleged that the Democrats were paying people 300 baht each if they turned up to listen to their speeches during the campaign.

4) He claimed that Mr Tankhun looked down on the people of Don Muang.

So he is disqualified pending the Supreme court. but can carry on his duties. Oh and Tankhun had video and recorded evidence from a rally Mr medallion organized

When does the court rules about this?