Lite Beer Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 NACC reveals assets of former cabinet ministers BANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) today revealed the assets of former cabinet ministers of the Yingluck government with former deputy prime minister Pongthep Thepkanchana coming on top with 2.9 billion baht in assets. The latest revelation involved the assets of 25 cabinet ministers whose terms expired after the military coup on May 22.The richest minister is Pongthep who owned 2,931 million baht worth of assets higher than liabilities.The poorest is former deputy finance minister Anusak Lek-uthai with slightly over a million baht in assets. However, he did not declare his liabilities.Following behind Pongthep is Pradit Sintawanarong, the former public health minister with 949 million baht in assets.Others are Pongsak Raktapongpaisarl, the former energy minister, with 841 million baht in assets, Charupong Ruangsuwan, former interior minister, with 15 million baht assets, Yukol Limlaemgthong, deputy prime minister and agriculture minister, 20 million baht assets, Chadchat Sittipunt, former transport minister, 52 million baht, Nattawut Saikur, 16 million baht, Bencha Louischaroen, deputy finance minister, 182 million baht.Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisan, acting prime minister and commerce minister, 122 million baht, Yanyong Puangrat, deputy commerce minister, 17 million baht.NACC asset examination director Tawastchai Siristanapan said so far no unusual declaration of assets by politicians was detected. Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/nacc-reveals-assets-former-cabinet-ministers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nacc-reveals-assets-former-cabinet-ministers -- Thai PBS 2014-07-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 no unusual declaration of assets by politicians was detected. But of course. It's all quite normal, move along please, nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post terryp Posted July 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2014 dont tell me they all made the money by investing smartly .......they could not run a country and caused massive loss in many sectors but in personal finance they are all geniuses 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 dont tell me they all made the money by investing smartly .......they could not run a country and caused massive loss in many sectors but in personal finance they are all geniuses Naturally, its their own money, well at least they claim it as their own, but what would be of more interest and useful is to establish where the money came from - now that would be telling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GarryP Posted July 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2014 But what is the difference since they first became MPs at the last election. Telling me what they have now, but not mentioning what they had before (if there is a difference), means nothing to me. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I am worried or relieved that the Deputy FINANCE Minister had so little... still deciding haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luk Mhee Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 And not one of them were prepared to lift a finger to help the farmers that voted for them? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod711 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I read it 3 times, looking for Chalerm, no mention of him. He may still be in disguise attempting to arrest Suthep. I can see him now, false teeth, beard and eye glasses, cruising the streets of Bangkok in a pink Bentley, very inconspicuous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockman Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 When there is no transparency, and slander and libel laws. Protect these people. Whats the point? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 When there is no transparency, and slander and libel laws. Protect these people. Whats the point? Of course this may well come to and end - hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bender Posted July 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2014 i hope the nacc will also reveal the asset of the actual junta... we might have also a laugh 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinCityGr8One Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Nah, actually the Cash Assets was Wedding Gifts to their children! Wasn't that the excuse that one Politician told the police when they found his House was filled with garbage bags full of cash? I was also very impressed with most of the Automobiles that had brought the individuals being summoned by the Army when told to turn themselves in. Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Land Rovers, BMW's pulled in through the gates at HQ. Business as usual in the LOS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 And not one of them were prepared to lift a finger to help the farmers that voted for them? Me thinks they live by the rule "whats mine is mine and whats yours is mine". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuchulainn Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 The champions of the poor, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFarAndNear Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 And all the other opposition high rank politicians and also junta members aren't multi millionaires yes? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostsoul49 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 You may find around 500 Bn in offshore accounts though. I would also check all their associates accounts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickirs Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> i hope the nacc will also reveal the asset of the actual junta... we might have also a laugh alt=whistling.gif> Sorry, but the Junta exempted itself from making such revelations and seems to have no interest in making any voluntary disclosures. I would imagine this exemption will continue through the term of any military appointed to the National Assembly by the Junta. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Headline should read : NACC reveals assets that former cabinet ministers have revealed. Hidden assets may come to light as investigations into various activities by the former Government continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> i hope the nacc will also reveal the asset of the actual junta... we might have also a laugh alt=whistling.gif> Sorry, but the Junta exempted itself from making such revelations and seems to have no interest in making any voluntary disclosures. I would imagine this exemption will continue through the term of any military appointed to the National Assembly by the Junta. When was this exemption announced ? Other than in your post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaurene Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Cabinet ministers should be made to disclose all their assets with proof before they are sworn in and to show all assets after they leave and all assets investigated to check they are authentic. Also in all countries. Most Europe countries and the US the ministers and governors have to disclose all gifts etc when they get them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 "The champions of the poor, indeed." You prefer champions of the rich, evidently. Can't wait to find out balance sheets of those who have gotten rich on military salary. "Serve country and yourself". A win-win situation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Analysis by BRW magazine of the pecuniary interests of the 150 MPs in the House of Representatives showed the average wealth of Liberal MPs was $4.9 million - almost three times that of Labor MPs, at $1.7 million. Labor MPs were worth, on average, $1 million. When Mr Turnbull's wealth was discounted, the average of Liberals fell to $1.6 million. Mr Turnbull made the list for the second year in a row, scraping in at number 197 with a "conservatively" estimated $186 million fortune - up from $178 million in 2009. As reported in the Telegraph May 2010. You may need to add 40-60% to these figures as there has been some substantial gains in property and the share market over this period. Compared to overseas politicians they are probably on par. Anusak has a little over 1 million baht; the poor cousin? It would be interesting to see what the Democrats are worth? to give a balanced appraisal? But what would you want an insolvent politician helping to run a country? Oh, I forgot about Suthep? 'In California, former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman, who is worth more than $2 billion, has poured an estimated $80 million into her campaign to become governor of financially stricken California Meanwhile, down south in Florida, billionaire property investor Jeff Greene – who made a fortune shorting the sub-prime boom – is expected to spend an estimated $40 million on his bid to become a senator for the state'. 15 August 2010 reported by Smartcompany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangrak Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Yep, no Chalerm in the list, ...and no Surapong, no Plodprasop, no ..., the NACC specialists must still be scratching their skulls about how to find out how to add up the figures for the ugliests of the bunch (of PTP predators)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 i hope the nacc will also reveal the asset of the actual junta... we might have also a laugh I'm sure the NACC wouldn't focus exclusively on the old government, they're probably finalizing the lists of assets and business interests of the NCPO leaders now. It should be interesting, I understand senior officers in the Thai military often sit on the boards companies that do business with the government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 i hope the nacc will also reveal the asset of the actual junta... we might have also a laugh I'm sure the NACC wouldn't focus exclusively on the old government, they're probably finalizing the lists of assets and business interests of the NCPO leaders now. It should be interesting, I understand senior officers in the Thai military often sit on the boards companies that do business with the government. Actually the NACC gets the asset declarations of MP's and so and following will scrutinise them. With nothing about MPs and asset declarations described in the Martial Law currently in place, your assumption seems incorrect.. BTW there don't seem to be NCPO leaders, only a chairman with fellow members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 i hope the nacc will also reveal the asset of the actual junta... we might have also a laugh I'm sure the NACC wouldn't focus exclusively on the old government, they're probably finalizing the lists of assets and business interests of the NCPO leaders now. It should be interesting, I understand senior officers in the Thai military often sit on the boards companies that do business with the government. Actually the NACC gets the asset declarations of MP's and so and following will scrutinise them. With nothing about MPs and asset declarations described in the Martial Law currently in place, your assumption seems incorrect.. BTW there don't seem to be NCPO leaders, only a chairman with fellow members. So martial law doesn't require the martial leaders to list assets and business interests in the country they're running. I'm sure no one has a problem with that. Would you be ok with "the NCPO which is leading the country"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 i hope the nacc will also reveal the asset of the actual junta... we might have also a laugh I'm sure the NACC wouldn't focus exclusively on the old government, they're probably finalizing the lists of assets and business interests of the NCPO leaders now. It should be interesting, I understand senior officers in the Thai military often sit on the boards companies that do business with the government. Actually the NACC gets the asset declarations of MP's and so and following will scrutinise them. With nothing about MPs and asset declarations described in the Martial Law currently in place, your assumption seems incorrect.. BTW there don't seem to be NCPO leaders, only a chairman with fellow members. So martial law doesn't require the martial leaders to list assets and business interests in the country they're running. I'm sure no one has a problem with that. Would you be ok with "the NCPO which is leading the country"? I'm OK with the phrasing. Just surprised a wee bit as from you I'd expected something like "controlling the country". Anyway the NACC has just published the asset declarations of the last of the Yingluck administrations people. Or at least some of it. Now for some enterprising soul to dig up the previous declarations. Mind you, over the years these declarations seem to give less and less surprises or inconsistencies. Most likely politicians have become more honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 i hope the nacc will also reveal the asset of the actual junta... we might have also a laugh I'm sure the NACC wouldn't focus exclusively on the old government, they're probably finalizing the lists of assets and business interests of the NCPO leaders now. It should be interesting, I understand senior officers in the Thai military often sit on the boards companies that do business with the government. Actually the NACC gets the asset declarations of MP's and so and following will scrutinise them. With nothing about MPs and asset declarations described in the Martial Law currently in place, your assumption seems incorrect.. BTW there don't seem to be NCPO leaders, only a chairman with fellow members. So martial law doesn't require the martial leaders to list assets and business interests in the country they're running. I'm sure no one has a problem with that. Would you be ok with "the NCPO which is leading the country"? I'm OK with the phrasing. Just surprised a wee bit as from you I'd expected something like "controlling the country". Anyway the NACC has just published the asset declarations of the last of the Yingluck administrations people. Or at least some of it. Now for some enterprising soul to dig up the previous declarations. Mind you, over the years these declarations seem to give less and less surprises or inconsistencies. Most likely politicians have become more honest You're right, "controlling the country" is a more accurate description. The post you replied to was about NCPO members declaring their own assets. You seem to be avoiding that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 i hope the nacc will also reveal the asset of the actual junta... we might have also a laugh I'm sure the NACC wouldn't focus exclusively on the old government, they're probably finalizing the lists of assets and business interests of the NCPO leaders now. It should be interesting, I understand senior officers in the Thai military often sit on the boards companies that do business with the government. Actually the NACC gets the asset declarations of MP's and so and following will scrutinise them. With nothing about MPs and asset declarations described in the Martial Law currently in place, your assumption seems incorrect.. BTW there don't seem to be NCPO leaders, only a chairman with fellow members. So martial law doesn't require the martial leaders to list assets and business interests in the country they're running. I'm sure no one has a problem with that. Would you be ok with "the NCPO which is leading the country"? I'm OK with the phrasing. Just surprised a wee bit as from you I'd expected something like "controlling the country". Anyway the NACC has just published the asset declarations of the last of the Yingluck administrations people. Or at least some of it. Now for some enterprising soul to dig up the previous declarations. Mind you, over the years these declarations seem to give less and less surprises or inconsistencies. Most likely politicians have become more honest Just to jump in Rube. Controlling the country is exactly what they are doing and what most good countries do. If you go back again to the last regime this is what they didn't do. It was we the government first anything left Thailand can have. Keep it going general, wow and in just 2 months --what a cleaning company we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Actually the NACC gets the asset declarations of MP's and so and following will scrutinise them. With nothing about MPs and asset declarations described in the Martial Law currently in place, your assumption seems incorrect.. BTW there don't seem to be NCPO leaders, only a chairman with fellow members. So martial law doesn't require the martial leaders to list assets and business interests in the country they're running. I'm sure no one has a problem with that. Would you be ok with "the NCPO which is leading the country"? I'm OK with the phrasing. Just surprised a wee bit as from you I'd expected something like "controlling the country". Anyway the NACC has just published the asset declarations of the last of the Yingluck administrations people. Or at least some of it. Now for some enterprising soul to dig up the previous declarations. Mind you, over the years these declarations seem to give less and less surprises or inconsistencies. Most likely politicians have become more honest You're right, "controlling the country" is a more accurate description. The post you replied to was about NCPO members declaring their own assets. You seem to be avoiding that. The post I replied to had "i hope the nacc will also reveal the asset of the actual junta". That seems a bit off topic especially as the members of the NCPO aren't declaring their assets to the NACC and neither they seem to be under legal obligations to do so (at this time). That's why we happily turn to the asset declarations at hand as revealed by the NACC. No real surprises, all's well it would seem. Must have been the good influence of Ms. Yingluck, taking care personally that her handpicked cabinet members knew how to be transparent, responsible and how to take care of corruption. How I miss her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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