Fugitive politician's son weds actress Janie
THE NATION



BANGKOK: -- THE THAI entertainment industry yesterday was taken by surprise when former interior minister Vatana Asavahame's eldest son, Chonsawat "Ae" Asavahame, 45, revealed that he has tied the knot with actress Janie Thienphosuvan, 32.

Nearly all TV stations covered yesterday's press conference by the couple at his home in Samut Prakan, knocking the parliamentary deliberations about the amnesty bill out of the spotlight. Google searches in Thai language for "Janie" yesterday doubled those for "amnesty bill".

Chonsawat, who has a daughter with yesteryear singer Nantida Kaewbuasai, said the couple had registered their marriage on Tuesday, at 9.09am.

He said any legal issues between himself and Nantida had been resolved more than 10 years ago. "This is my first and last press conference in 10 years," he said. "I have been taking good care of my family and my beloved daughter. Before the marriage registration, I had a discussion with Khun Tou [Nantida] and my daughter as well as my beloved father, Khun Vatana."

Chonsawat, the mayor of Samut Prakan, said that his romance with Janie had developed over the last five months. He insisted that the actress wasn't pregnant and presented a doctor's certificate to back up his claim. He also explained that among the many photos released online about the couple's rather-secretive relationship, one photo stood out because it pictured the couple on the first occasion he took Janie to meet his father - an important person in his life.

During the press conference, Chonsawat also presented a seven-karat diamond ring to Janie. Attending members of the media also received souvenir black caps, embroidered with the couple's initials "AJ".

Vatana is currently in exile to avoid charges related to the Klong Dan corruption case. He is charged of being involved in encroaching on public land in Phang Nga.

Department of Special Investigation chief Tarit Pengdith said he was now considering whether the DSI should pressure Chonsawat and Janie to reveal Vatana's whereabouts. Tarit said the agency had a duty to get Vatana to face the charges, but since the fugitive was suspected of being overseas, it was difficult to arrest him.

Office of the Attorney-General's Foreign Affairs Bureau director-general Wanchai Rujanawong said the photo of the newly wed with fugitive Vatana was reportedly taken in Macau. He said as Thailand does not have an extradition treaty with Macau, it would be difficult to move for his arrest.


-- The Nation 2013-08-09

Congratulations. Was dad there?

He said as Thailand does not have an extradition treaty with Macau, it would be difficult to move for his arrest.

Any excuse NOT to do something . . . how about freezing his assets here, pressuring family members who are colluding with a known fugitive criminal . . . surely there must be something they can be charged with to pressure his return????

Oh wait, if they do that to this guy, they'd have to do the same to Yingluck, and, and, and . . . the list goes on.

He said as Thailand does not have an extradition treaty with Macau, it would be difficult to move for his arrest.

Any excuse NOT to do something . . . how about freezing his assets here, pressuring family members who are colluding with a known fugitive criminal . . . surely there must be something they can be charged with to pressure his return????

Oh wait, if they do that to this guy, they'd have to do the same to Yingluck, and, and, and . . . the list goes on.

Usual BS from Tarit and officialdom but why do we expect anything else ?

If he's overseas and there's a case against him request an Interpol Red Notice, it's not perfect but could reduce the countries he can visit as many Interpol members will actually live up to the charter.

If he's in Macau he's likely to use Hong Kong a lot and would be stopped at the ferry pier if it's requested. The point being IF it's requested and as we have seen so many times Thailand is never in a rush and for a whole raft of reasons.

If only dad was a monk.

I am always fascinated how any media 'celebrity' can command such mindless adoration from the public - in any country for that matter.

But you have have to admire Chonsawat for his brass neck on this.

Then again, I wonder if he - like so many hi-so's in the LOS - has influence and connections?

Any bets?

Pass the bucket, someone please.

"He insisted that the actress wasn't pregnant and presented a doctor's certificate to back up his claim."

The ultimate in good taste at your wedding announcement. For a few baht extra, he could have got an addition that she is still a virgin.

I don't know why he bothered. The usual Thai response to a pregnant girlfriend is to leave town and change your name.

Edited August 9, 201312 yr by OzMick

Needs to show a doctor's note that she's not pregnant? Like a doctor's note can't be doctored in Thailand?

100 baht she's knocked up already.

She better not sit too close to the fire, her face may melt.

That's one masculine, strong jawlined, good looking fellow.

The bloke on the left isn't too bad either.

Vatana is currently in exile to avoid charges related to the Klong Dan corruption case.

Someone should bring it to the attention of the reporters that being a criminal on the run isn't exactly the same as being in exile.

They should chuck the bugger in prison for perverting the course of justice until he gives up daddy's whereabouts, simple ! But of course since TIT they will just let it go...

They should chuck the bugger in prison for perverting the course of justice until he gives up daddy's whereabouts, simple ! But of course since TIT they will just let it go...

As if the government don't know where he is living

She had better keep him on a short chain.

Seems he cheated repeatedly on his last wife.

Vatana is currently in exile to avoid charges related to the Klong Dan corruption case.

Someone should bring it to the attention of the reporters that being a criminal on the run isn't exactly the same as being in exile.

This.

He's on the run to avoid taking responsibility for his actions, like so many other cashed up Chinese-Thais before him.

Wait until the statute of limitations expires then return to resume the career in politics with no loss of face.

Nauseating in the extreme but par for the course in Thailand.

A direct result of a failed cultural and social model where a lack of ethics and morals is rewarded and anything is possible simply because having or obtaining money is the sole defining factor.

She had better keep him on a short chain.

Seems he cheated repeatedly on his last wife.

Monied brats like him have no moral or ethical fibre.

The apple does not fall far from the tree.

That's one masculine, strong jawlined, good looking fellow.

The bloke on the left isn't too bad either.

I gotta say she's looked better in other pics I've seen. This pic makes her look like a serious dude.

For drone strikes watch the new Tom Cruise movie Oblivion.

I'd rather watch a Thai soap opera

Presumably Tarit must also think the DSI have a duty to get Thaksin to face the additional outstanding criminal charges he faces. Do believe the courts have issued warrants.

Can't wait to see the decisive action the DSI take on this. Oh wait, can't upset the boss now,

Double standards as usual.

Egg-shaped face or not, the fair skin and nice new South Korean nose and cheeks mean that she is among the top 10 and maybe even top 5 of the soapie actresses.

(before and after)

Plus, she's been churning out soapies for 15 years now, and has a right to be fed up. A guy with plenty of cash and connections makes sense to her, as it does to a great many other Thai stars. And not just Thais, either.

He said as Thailand does not have an extradition treaty with Macau, it would be difficult to move for his arrest.

By all means, don't do anything that might be difficult...don't even try, I mean it. Hands off, that's an order!

Well, all kidding aside, it is nice to have a beautiful woman in your corner.

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Got himself a nice American girl.

his dad is a know fugitive criminal on the run, but that does not affect the people who buy voted for him i guess

look at the PM

his dad is a know fugitive criminal on the run, but that does not affect the people who buy voted for him i guess

look at the PM

The mindset in Thailand is that if you have money you can do what you want.

He looks rough, i would not want to get on the wrong side of him- i expect he is a scary man.

He had a number of prior scrapes with the law, including altercations with the police and some stuff related to his political activities

He was sentenced in the police case, but walked away with community service. They really threw the book at him...

Isn't convicting a Thai politician of corruption kind of like issuing speeding tickets at the Daytona 500?

I remember this actress' face from a frankly diabolical soap my wife was hooked on at the end of last year.

Truly talentless.

Congratulations nonetheless!