Yingluck's wealth rose by Bt33m while in office, anti-graft body says

[oldsailor35]

Surely this is a political move, otherwise we would see the accounts of members of other parties, such as Suthep, and not just Pue Thai members.

[Carrerakiss]

Yingluck's wealth is mostly from stocks she holds in many firms, including SC Asset Corporation, which rose in value during her tenure.

So if this is the main reason for her gain in wealth, then why is there a slant in the article which implies that her rise in wealth is from corruption? This article does nothing except fuel the propaganda for the PDRC, I think what everyone really wants to see is hard facts proving her misconduct beyond a reasonable doubt.

I need to brush up on my english skills. To me, the article doesn't seem slanted to claiming that she gained in wealth due to corruption. Do you think it's slanted because they don't detail exactly which assets increased and decreased? I just don't see it.

The fact that the headline attributes the statement of an increase in wealth to the anti graft office, automatically infers it came from graft. This is primarily because of what the headline DOESNT say, which is that the rise came from a rise in stock values.

When one reads of Warren buffets wealth ris ng! or Bill Gates, or Carlos Slim, the statements aren't made by anti graft offices, they haven't previously been accused over a sustained period of bleeding a country dry through corruption and the reason for the rise in wealth is fairly prominently stated. Oh, and usually nobody comments on what watches they might have, lol.

Of course, none of the three above individuals are politicians, but the point I am making is that the source of the Yingluck quote, history of past accusations and lack of prominence of the reason for the rise in wealth, all combine to give an obvious implication that the rise in wealth came from corruption.

I'm surprised you don't see it. I think most people do.

[catweazle]

Well, when I was a small kid I always wondered why some adults so desperately wanted to become politicians and not pilots, firemen, race car drivers, sailors... Think by now we all know

Suthep would have needed an approximate 135m THB to get out of debt - so it's easy to calculate how long he would have needed to keep a hold of the rudder of the fascist regime he was about to build up. I think that anyone who believes that any politician would enter the stage with honest intentions to change the world to the better while not robbing the local population blind, is a hopeless dreamer. And we all know what Yingluck stood in for - at least she was nicer to the eye and ears (Thank you three times!) compared to that endlessly shouting and ranting Suthep... Stuff em all in a big barrel and let them sail down the Niagara Falls, at least then we would have a nice video to put on youtube...

Edited June 28, 2014 by catweazle

[doctorproc156]

Mind you that all those figure that are showing here are the KNOWN figures out there in the open,

no way of telling how much money is hidden under all sorts of proxy, friends, relatives and overseas

accounts.....

She really must be a criminal genius if the entire Junta and all their financial power can't find any evidence whatsoever against her for corruption. Maybe Berlusconi and Madoff should have given Yingluck a call.

[empireboy]

Fancy overlooking one luxury watch out of the many she probably has... that is one of the most insidious crimes I have ever heard of!

Seriously.... Are the authorities with their biased views really so desperate for (bad) news... ??

[Pralaad]

I donot really understand, if someone is worth 600 million, how can they have a debt of 28 million.?

Would it not be that she was worth simply 600-28=572??

[Pralaad]

Fancy overlooking one luxury watch out of the many she probably has... that is one of the most insidious crimes I have ever heard of!

Seriously.... Are the authorities with their biased views really so desperate for (bad) news... ??

You do realize luxury watches can easily be worth over 3 million

[PilotEd]

Show me a politician in any country who's wealth does not increase while in office and afterwards. Just look at U.S. senators, representatives and even supreme court justices.

In and of itself it does not prove she did anything wrong.

I am not defending her actions while in office but her increase in wealth is not evidence of wrong doing.

[Strangebrew]

Look at it this way if your rich and don't need to work would you? Now if your goal is to increase your wealth and effect market then government is perfect place to do so.

[ggold]

This is hardly anything compared with the marginal improvement of Shincorp, that her brother seemed to manage when in office, it actually multiplied six times into billions , Yingluck as indicated ,, is a business person and so I would like to think , gained from those interests, I personally have no animosity towards Yingluck nor the Shinawatra family, I do have a problem in an inexperienced, no knowledge person being appointed to one of the most powerful positions in Thailand and the continual interference from Thaskin in the daily running of government in Thailand , criminals have no place in decision making process in any country, members of parliament should have a squeaky clean record , however that might be hard to find in Thailand.

Give it a couple years and things will be back to where they were! what is the point in allowing corrupt politicians to stand for elections.

[SOTIRIOS]

....oh....come....on.......

[Gonzo the Face]

For the life of me, I can't see what certain of you people are harping about. Because or your posts I went back and re-read the OP, .... twice.

What bias are you talking about.... The article lists facts, happenings, etc, but what is this bias you seem to read into the article. I do think you are so wanting to defend a position that only those with rose colored glasses can see.

Stand back from your own bias' ..... read the article with an open mind . In my opinion that's what the problem here is with the whole thing. People, all over the country let their own bias prevent them from considering the facts. Base your judgment on facts not bias. ..... and stop expecting to see boogie men on every page you read.

[TPI]

So I see another bias article aimed at yingluck to smear her and her family!

Oh yes the yellows once again will go into overdrive with these headlines.

For a more balanced article please refer to the BP as it gives full disclosure of her and husbands assets during her time as the democratically elected prime minister.

On a side note also please refer to the article in the BP on what the media is trying to establish on what they can report on and what they can't.

Shouldn't worry the nation as it's just a stooge yellow paper with feel good headlines trying to persuade the world that everything is all good.

Pity that the world sees right through these empty articles as nothing but propaganda!

Oh and I see the good general has told sutep to shut up about how he and the general colluded since 2010 to bring this about!

Not my words just check out the BP.

Gosh!

[oneday]

Yingluck's wealth is mostly from stocks she holds in many firms, including SC Asset Corporation, which rose in value during her tenure.

So if this is the main reason for her gain in wealth, then why is there a slant in the article which implies that her rise in wealth is from corruption? This article does nothing except fuel the propaganda for the PDRC, I think what everyone really wants to see is hard facts proving her misconduct beyond a reasonable doubt.

Thank you for putting this better than I could have put it.

Where are the facts of corruption? We all know it happens, but to put someone in a bad light without solid facts is irresponsible. What was the point of this article or the investigation and revealing of these people's wealth?

[rametindallas]

Well, when I was a small kid I always wondered why some adults so desperately wanted to become politicians and not pilots, firemen, race car drivers, sailors... Think by now we all know

Suthep would have needed an approximate 135m THB to get out of debt - so it's easy to calculate how long he would have needed to keep a hold of the rudder of the fascist regime he was about to build up. I think that anyone who believes that any politician would enter the stage with honest intentions to change the world to the better while not robbing the local population blind, is a hopeless dreamer. And we all know what Yingluck stood in for - at least she was nicer to the eye and ears (Thank you three times!) compared to that endlessly shouting and ranting Suthep... Stuff em all in a big barrel and let them sail down the Niagara Falls, at least then we would have a nice video to put on youtube...

Only if you mount some cameras INSIDE the barrel.

[metisdead]

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[Gonzo the Face]

I donot really understand, if someone is worth 600 million, how can they have a debt of 28 million.?

Would it not be that she was worth simply 600-28=572??

This is what happens when you skip half of your classes.

The OP didn't say "WORTH" , that is your word and interpretation.

The OP said assets 601 million. not worth

Assets minus debt should = net worth.

When you do not understand what is written and re write it with your own interpretation, then you may cause others [who may have also skipped class] to form opinions on erroneous material, and the problems grow and grow on fake info...... Read, understand, then post you opinion ..... that will be welcomed if not wholly agreed with.

[Cake Monster]

Only M33 Bht ?

I wonder where the rest is stashed away ?

Overall the out going ministers did not seem to make too much in their term of office.

Not when you compare these figures with the big picture, and all the alligations leveled at them.

Clever to move the stuff off shore before brown stuff really hit the whirly thing

[doctorproc156]

Only M33 Bht ?

I wonder where the rest is stashed away ?

Overall the out going ministers did not seem to make too much in their term of office.

Not when you compare these figures with the big picture, and all the alligations leveled at them.

Clever to move the stuff off shore before brown stuff really hit the whirly thing

Since you seem to know more than the ruling junta and the anti-graft agency based of what I assume is the extensive investigative journalism you have done, why don't you write them a letter instead of posting your findings here. I'm sure the anti-graft agency will really appreciate the extra help.

[sanuk711]

So I see another bias article aimed at yingluck to smear her and her family!

Oh yes the yellows once again will go into overdrive with these headlines.

For a more balanced article please refer to the BP as it gives full disclosure of her and husbands assets during her time as the democratically elected prime minister.

On a side note also please refer to the article in the BP on what the media is trying to establish on what they can report on and what they can't.

Shouldn't worry the nation as it's just a stooge yellow paper with feel good headlines trying to persuade the world that everything is all good.

Pity that the world sees right through these empty articles as nothing but propaganda!

Oh and I see the good general has told sutep to shut up about how he and the general colluded since 2010 to bring this about!

Not my words just check out the BP.

If you are going to take a stand on something Parrot---- for Christ sake post a link, don't make lots of statements then end it...."Go Check it out"

I am not knocking the statements or the stand your taking..... just your laziness in presenting them.

[freedom4life]

These rats in office never have the people of the country in mind...follow the money trail and you'll always know where their interests lie...

[mickjn]

Its not a lot of money

[mickjn]

If she had nothing I would look after her.I love that lady

[nong38]

She did not learn enough from the Dubai school of maximize your wealth in record time!

"Could do Better"

Mr Tee (Headmaster).

[Baerboxer]

So I see another bias article aimed at yingluck to smear her and her family!

Oh yes the yellows once again will go into overdrive with these headlines.

For a more balanced article please refer to the BP as it gives full disclosure of her and husbands assets during her time as the democratically elected prime minister.

On a side note also please refer to the article in the BP on what the media is trying to establish on what they can report on and what they can't.

Shouldn't worry the nation as it's just a stooge yellow paper with feel good headlines trying to persuade the world that everything is all good.

Pity that the world sees right through these empty articles as nothing but propaganda!

Oh and I see the good general has told sutep to shut up about how he and the general colluded since 2010 to bring this about!

Not my words just check out the BP.

Is it necessary to declare assets in other countries ... just asking

Such as Amply-Rich people in the B.V.I. ?

Personally I don't think that she personally benefited directly, while in-office, but I suspect that her wider family aren't complaining too much, especially her brother with the $1-billion unfreezing-of-funds while she was in-charge.

Wonder who bought the watch ?

The Forbes article said it was "the Shinawatra family fortune" that increased 450% during Yinglucks time in office. Did not break it down into individuals. Now, wonder what was really in all that luggage taken to London my Thaksin's daughters?

You may well have some valid points.

The BVI seem to be more reliably secretive than even the Swiss bankers!

[kennypowers]

Is that all? Suthep managed 280 million in just a few months of his takeover BKK tour. She was quite honest in comparison.

[mikemac]

Yingluck's wealth is mostly from stocks she holds in many firms, including SC Asset Corporation, which rose in value during her tenure.

So if this is the main reason for her gain in wealth, then why is there a slant in the article which implies that her rise in wealth is from corruption? This article does nothing except fuel the propaganda for the PDRC, I think what everyone really wants to see is hard facts proving her misconduct beyond a reasonable doubt.

.........."then why is there a slant in the article which implies that her rise in wealth is from corruption?".......................................

Why ? You do realize we are talking about the Shinawatras here, not the Brady Bunch ?

If you saw a fox with fresh blood and feathers around it's mouth you would have to assume one of your chickens were missing.

[rixalex]

Former PM Yingluck's wealth went up a mere 5% which is hardly damning as she did what she did out of loyalty for her brother and not for the money.[/size][/font][/color]

She's loyal to her brother because she owes him. It's thanks to him that she has all the money and privilege that she does. Would she have been loyal to him had he not shared his wealth and success with her? I somehow doubt it.

[ronthai]

It seems that being in debt, makes money.

I want to borrow, so I am in debt, PM me

[mikemac]

Yingluck's wealth is mostly from stocks she holds in many firms, including SC Asset Corporation, which rose in value during her tenure.

So if this is the main reason for her gain in wealth, then why is there a slant in the article which implies that her rise in wealth is from corruption? This article does nothing except fuel the propaganda for the PDRC, I think what everyone really wants to see is hard facts proving her misconduct beyond a reasonable doubt.

I need to brush up on my english skills. To me, the article doesn't seem slanted to claiming that she gained in wealth due to corruption. Do you think it's slanted because they don't detail exactly which assets increased and decreased? I just don't see it.

Don't worry gabruce, your English skills are fine. You are just not seeing things through the eyes of a desperate, straw-clutching, truth-bending, fact-altering red supporter. That's all.