How A Thai Wife Pushed Her Husband Into Hall Of Shame

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How a wife pushed her husband into hall of shame
The Nation


Natnicha is believed to have been one of the most power military wives, who pushed her husband to the higher echelons of the Defence Ministry.

BANGKOK: -- Natnicha Permthong-in was once seen as the "wind beneath the wings" of her husband Satien, former permanent secretary for Defence, but now she may have become a millstone of shame around his neck, sinking him to the depths of shame.

Natnicha, better known as Madame Ood, is a businesswoman and former politician of Ubon Ratchathani.

She was once considered one of the most powerful military spouses who did all sorts of manoeuvres to help her husband rise to a top position at the Defence Ministry. Reportedly, with his wife's help, Satien became the commander of development corps before rising to the post of permanent secretary.

But on Tuesday, when the National Anti-Corruption Commission announced its decision to seize Satien's Bt65-million worth of assets, Natnicha was looked at with suspicion as having played a key role in pushing her husband into the hall of shame.

The NACC alleged that Satien was unusually rich with more than Bt10 million credited to his account and over Bt100 million flying into the accounts of Natnicha and their daughter. Moreover, the mother and daughter also deposited huge sums in the bank accounts of Thammasat University lecturer Prof Dr Sombat Chantarawong.

Natnicha, who was born to an ordinary family in Angthong, became the mayor of Tambon Khamkwang Administrative Organisation and later married a senior military officer.

She was originally known as Karunaporn before she changed her name to Natnicha a few years ago after a fortune-teller predicted that this new name would help her husband become very powerful.

In her teenage years, Natnicha won a scholarship to study at a teacher's college in Ayutthaya, where she met Satien. At the time, Satien was an Army captain.

"He was very polite and people liked him at first sight. He was studying to be a staff officer. We dated for a few years before getting married in 1984," Natnicha recounted.

While Satien was stationed in Ubon Ratchathani, Natnicha owned a real-estate business there and also owned radio concessions in Ubon Ratchathani, Roi Et, Yasothon and Si Sa Ket.

She contested in the 2001 election as a New Aspiration Party candidate but failed. She tried again in 2007, but in vain.

In 2008, she pushed her husband to become the development corps commander and changed her name to Natnicha.

This was also the year she became mayor of the tambon administration organisation.

She holds three master's degrees and three bachelor's degrees. She was completing her doctorate at the Krirk University where she met Dr Sombat.


-- The Nation 2013-03-02

[kurnell]

Does this have a point?

[Thai at Heart]

Does this have a point?

Apparently not.

[CobraSnakeNecktie]

She is in desperate need of a fashion makeover

[NongKhaiKid]

Does this have a point?

Apparently not.

Could it be a futile attempt to suggest that Thai ladies are not materialistic and cash conscious and only want the best for their spouses ? Makes a change from wife's in Pattaya / Jomtien who tend to push their husbands off the balcony of their 20/F apartment

[Ricardo]

Surely it was all just an 'honest mistake', the sort that far-bigger people can make, and have !

[Thai at Heart]

Does this have a point?

Apparently not.

Could it be a futile attempt to suggest that Thai ladies are not materialistic and cash conscious and only want the best for their spouses ? Makes a change from wife's in Pattaya / Jomtien who tend to push their husbands off the balcony of their 20/F apartment

I think not. It seems the article tries to claim it's all her fault.

[Bellweather]

He should have listened to the Meatloaf song " I'll do anything for love but I won't do that ".

[noitom]

The Thai Hall of Shame! Nothing mentioned in this article reflects poorly on the military officer and former Defence Minister unless there is "illegal" wealth acquired. However, the newspaper doesn't report any specific financial crime except to say "money was flying" into their accounts. Whether it flew, walked or was carried is still not illegal if she was a shrewd investor and acquired it legally.

More deserving of negative publicity and membership in the Thai Hall of Shame, for example, would be the Ferrari, Red Bull heir's criminal high speed hit and run cop killing while under the influence. Then , with family , police, and staff support, the attempt to lay blame on a staff member and collude to obstruct justice. Lastly, his failure to answer police warrants for criminal acts as stated in the newspaper, flaunting criminal behavior with impunity, and friends and family presumably shielding him while on the run beats the band for inclusion in the Thai Hall of Shame.

Joining the Ferrari Red Bull heir, would be the shameful coverup and silence on this by the newspaper. The newspaper itself should be called into question for heading up a story about the "Hall of Shame" here in Thailand without follow up and referencing other clearly criminal shameful incidents. The Nation is an all-star member of the Thai Hall of Shame. Shame on the newspaper and Thailand.

[slapout]

Another, rags to riches story, but the riches came not from the prince but via corruption avenues, built into the system. I can think of a few more match ups, that resulted in the same with even more baht involved.

Until the complete ill gotten wealth, or even a more final solution, is taken/exercised from those who chose this route to fame, it will continue.

[scorecard]

Does this have a point?

Agree:

- Where does the article explain / expand the headline about contributing to her husband's shame?

- Where is there any specific detail or suspicion about where the millions came from?

[Phronesis]

Maybe I will make some enquires to see if she is looking for a farang gik.

[Pib]

She probably didn't have to push her husband too hard.

[overherebc]

Does this have a point?

Apparently not.

It's a bit like getting to the end of a book only to find the last ten pages missing

[ratcatcher]

She is in desperate need of a fashion makeover

She is in desperate need of a fashion makeover miracle.

[kurnell]

Does this have a point?

Apparently not.

It's a bit like getting to the end of a book only to find the last ten pages missing

Reminds me of a trip to Kanchanaburi with the ex-msz. We stopped to ask for directions from some locals, and the Thais spend the next 10 minutes pointing, waving their hands, nodding, blah blah blah. When I asked where we should go the msz said "I don't know, neither do they"

[MEL1]

"she changed her name to Natnicha a few years ago after a fortune-teller predicted that this new name would help her husband become very powerful."

Just goes to show, there is something true in all that 'fortune-telling'.

-mel.

[MEL1]

The Thai Hall of Shame! Nothing mentioned in this article reflects poorly on the military officer and former Defence Minister unless there is "illegal" wealth acquired. However, the newspaper doesn't report any specific financial crime except to say "money was flying" into their accounts. Whether it flew, walked or was carried is still not illegal if she was a shrewd investor and acquired it legally.

More deserving of negative publicity and membership in the Thai Hall of Shame, for example, would be the Ferrari, Red Bull heir's criminal high speed hit and run cop killing while under the influence. Then , with family , police, and staff support, the attempt to lay blame on a staff member and collude to obstruct justice. Lastly, his failure to answer police warrants for criminal acts as stated in the newspaper, flaunting criminal behavior with impunity, and friends and family presumably shielding him while on the run beats the band for inclusion in the Thai Hall of Shame.

Joining the Ferrari Red Bull heir, would be the shameful coverup and silence on this by the newspaper. The newspaper itself should be called into question for heading up a story about the "Hall of Shame" here in Thailand without follow up and referencing other clearly criminal shameful incidents. The Nation is an all-star member of the Thai Hall of Shame. Shame on the newspaper and Thailand.

" Lastly, his failure to answer police warrants for criminal acts as stated in the newspaper"

"Shame on the newspaper".....

You knock the newspaper, after previously referencing it to support your case of the 'Hall of Fame'?

-mel.

[chainarong]

Just another gold digger, would suit Pattaya , Phuket regions , academically bright but greedy and dumb, her husband got caught with fingers in the till, both slow learners, will run for Governor BKK next election after a Shincorp makeover.

[mrtoad]

Does this have a point?

Apparently not.

My thoughts exactly, real quality writing from The Nation as usual

[Payboy]

She is in desperate need of a fashion makeover

She is in desperate need of a fashion makeover miracle.

No really, works fine for her in her music career.

[jamhar]

Glamor pic, it aint.

Hope she didn't crack the camera lens

Seriously, she kept this picture and let it go public?

D-A-YUM, look at the bling she's got on her ears!

Edited March 2, 2013 by jamhar

[johnlandy]

Does this have a point?

I think that they are trying to say that she "is a real piece of work" but then that could be said of 95% of the male population and around 80-85% of the female population.

So back to your question 'I would ask the same thing'

[how241]

"she changed her name to Natnicha a few years ago after a fortune-teller predicted that this new name would help her husband become very powerful."

Just goes to show, there is something true in all that 'fortune-telling'.

-mel.

ha ha ha...

[AyG]

"She holds three master's degrees and three bachelor's degrees." plus "She was completing her doctorate"

That's something like a minimum of 17 years' academic study - or did she just buy them? Still, if you are unusually rich a clutch of dodgy degrees is a good way to deal with the problem.

[Pimay1]

"she changed her name to Natnicha a few years ago after a fortune-teller predicted that this new name would help her husband become very powerful."

Just goes to show, there is something true in all that 'fortune-telling'.

-mel.

Right Mel. If you find out who the fortune teller is please let me know. I wouldn't be against changing my name if there were millions of Baht to be made.

[kiniyow]

Could not take my eyes off that giant Rock on her finger to get to her hairdoo and face~~~

[crazykopite]

I was under the impression that this was the norm in Thailand it is called corruption it happens every day from the policeman to the politicians and evryone in between gets there share !!!!!!!!!

[epicstuff]

Maybe I will make some enquires to see if she is looking for a farang gik.

Rather you than me.....

[Suffinator]

Why write an article than has no ending? Why? When? How? These appear to be lost on the Nation - as usual.