NCPO members to declare assets 'on voluntary basis'

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NCPO members to declare assets 'on voluntary basis'
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Members of the junta may submit asset declarations if they want to show their sincerity in working for the country, National Anti-Corruption Commission secretary-general Sansern Poljiak said yesterday.

He was responding to a remark by the ruling National Council for Peace and Order's deputy chief General Paiboon Koomchaya, who is in charge of the NCPO's legal affairs, that the junta members were ready to submit statements of assets and liabilities.

Sansern said that as council members were not required by law to submit asset declarations, members of the NCPO would submit declarations on a voluntary basis - because they are not bound to disclose their assets to the public.

Sansern said the NACC would discuss whether members of the National Reform Council (NRC) would have to submit a declaration on their assets. He said that members of parliament in 2007 did not submit such statements.

The Anti-Corruption Act of 1999, however, stipulated that the NACC can specify which political office holders must declare their assets and disclose their statements to the public.

Sansern said the NACC had nominated him to take part in the NRC selection process under the political sector because the NACC's role was to screen political office holders to prevent them from seeking personal gain.

NACC president Panthep Klanarongran said the Anti-Corruption Act did not require members of the NCPO to submit asset declarations, but if they are appointed Cabinet members, they must submit a statement and disclose their assets to the public.

Meanwhile, Election Commission secretary-general Puchong Nutrawong said his office had instructed provincial Election Commission directors across the country to strictly observe the selection procedures following media coverage of the fixing allegation over the National Reform Council (NRC) candidates.

Puchong said he would report wrongdoing to the NCPO if selection committees in provinces "fixed" some candidates instead of allowing people from all walks of life and professions to take part in the process.

"The NCPO will take drastic action because it wants NRC members from diverse sources," he said.

Puchong said the fixing allegation may deter some legal bodies from nominating candidates, if they fear their candidates won't have a chance to win nomination.

He had talked to the Uttaradit provincial governor to allow members of the public to submit applications and allow all applicants to show their vision.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/NCPO-members-to-declare-assets-on-voluntary-basis-30241221.html


-- The Nation 2014-08-19

[maxme]

LOL

[chooka]

So others are compelled but the Junta are not.

[Siripon]

This will be a powderkeg. They muist submit their asserts for public disclosure otherwise they will lose all credibility.

[NongKhaiKid]

So others are compelled but the Junta are not.

The goalposts on wheels ?

[Thailand]

Absolute power does what?

[CiaranO]

This was going to be the inevitable outcome - the Junta are not accountable to anyone - I recently read the the NACC said the opposite.

I do not see democracy being restored next year.

[Roadman]

Why turn around and give an option when the NCPO deputy chief and the military personnel themselves have already agreed for transparency to provide their assett information. Sansern Poljiak needs a good ass kicking for his comments.

[crazykopite]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm okay !

[jonclark]

Why turn around and give an option when the NCPO deputy chief and the military personnel themselves have already agreed for transparency to provide their assett information. Sansern Poljiak needs a good ass kicking for his comments.

I think you'll find a number of military personnel probably have capital assets beyond their pay grade. A detail that may have been overlooked in haste.

[chotthee]

Oooops. I didn't see that coming.

[JesseFrank]

This will be a powderkeg. They muist submit their asserts for public disclosure otherwise they will lose all credibility.

I have such a feeling that they don't give a hoot about their credibility.

[Prbkk]

North Korea looks better by the day...

[muffy]

_{Better to go after those that became wealthy quickly in the last government .}

[stickyrice2000]

Did you hear them saying, "Y'all can kiss my butt. I'm in control now."?

[Baerboxer]

North Korea looks better by the day...

Off you go then. Do let us know how you get on.

[shirtless]

So how will they see all the conflicts of interest, I dont think Thailand is heading in the right direction.

[pookiki]

A junta that promised transparency must be judged by their own actions not just cleaning up the beaches.

[seajae]

the junta have been doing a good job but if they want the support of the people and to be open as well as honest they need to provide the details just like all other officials, they are not above the law, the people need to see this or this whole episode is worthless.

[tingtongteesood]

North Korea looks better by the day...

Enjoy your stay in NK. I will drive you to the airport. Stupid comment from you as always.

Bad move, it should be absolutely compulsurary. If they have something to hide then they can have no ptr in what is going on and should be investigated same as anyone else.

[harada]

Never volunteer.

[DrLom]

So how will they see all the conflicts of interest, I dont think Thailand is heading in the right direction.

Is that a quote from Rama II ?

[jayboy]

This will be a powderkeg. They muist submit their asserts for public disclosure otherwise they will lose all credibility.

NCPO to NACC "We are ready though not compelled to do so to declare our assets"

NACC to NCPO "That's awfully decent of you.If you do so voluntarily you will certainly be regarded as good people.Of course there is no question of the Thai public being given details"

NCPO to NACC " Excellent, We have (wink wink) an understanding on the matter.

[belg]

so welcome to double standards land and triple charging for others

[klauskunkel]

I wonder if a voluntary declaration of assets can later be legally scrutinized?

[chotthee]

I wonder if a voluntary declaration of assets can later be legally scrutinized?

No. The law said NCPO are immune by all wrong doing before, during and after the coup.

It is in the royal endorsed temporary constitution.

[Bakseeda]

This was going to be the inevitable outcome - the Junta are not accountable to anyone - I recently read the the NACC said the opposite.

I do not see democracy being restored next year.

Democracy was NEVER here to be restored.... and this is the timescale.. Prayuth will become prime minister in September, Thailand will have an interim government which will be in place for at least three years.(at least) . Asean will never happen to its full purpose. There will not be an election until those up there say so. Get used to the Junta. Very dangerous situation for Thailand.

Caught between a rock and a hard place !.... comes to mind.

[maxme]

North Korea looks better by the day...

Off you go then. Do let us know how you get on.

Since you and tingtongteesood have nothing really to add to this thread, does that mean you silently agrees with what is said in NCPO's statement? Edited August 19, 2014 by maxme

[ramrod711]

I don't suppose there will be a list of the people who refused to volunteer, I'd really like to see it.

[Thai at Heart]

I suppose it wouldn't be an issue for an army man to be worth 10s of millions...