NACC reveals assets of NLA members

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NACC reveals assets of NLA members



BANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), today revealed the assets and liabilities of 195 members of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) today with the chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and Board of Trade of Thailand (BOT) being the richest man.

NACC said Mr Isara Vongkusolkit, chairman of TCC and BOT, his spouse and children who have not yet come of age have more than five billion baht in assets with only 13 million baht liabilities.

Coming second is Mrs Pilaiphan Sombatsiri who has 1.3 billion baht in assets and 2.7 million baht liabilities, Pol Gen Jakthip Chaichinda has 96 million baht in assets while his spouse has 870 million baht in assets and 6.3 million baht in liabilities.

The least asset holder is Mr Somporn Thepsitha who declared to have only 160,000 baht in bank saving.

The NACC said of the 195 NLA members,two have not yet declared their assets. They are Dr Rajata Rajatanavin, minister of Public Health, and Arkom Termpittayapaisith deputy minister of Transport.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/nacc-reveals-assets-nla-members/


-- Thai PBS 2014-10-03

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Isara Vongkusolkit richest Legislative Assembly member
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BANGKOK, Oct 3 -- Isara Vongkusolkit, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and sugar tycoon, is the richest member of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), according to Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

Assembly members are required to report their assets and liabilities to the NACC while holding their posts.

Mr Isara possesses assets of Bt5.2 billion over liabilities while the second wealthiest NLA member is Pilaiwan Sombatsiri, chairwoman of Park Nai Lert Hotel, as her assets exceed liabilities by more than Bt1.3 billion.

Among the richest police and military officer NLA members is assistant police chief Pol Lt Gen Chaktip Chaichinda who stands at the top as he has assets of more than 960 million baht over liabilities.

Former navy chief Adm Kamthorn Phumhiran came second with assets amounting to more than Bt800 million and Lt Gen Preecha Chan-o-cha, a younger brother of Prime Minister Gen Prayut,with more than Bt79 million.

NLA president Pornpetch Wichitcholchai has assets of more than Bt48 million while first vice president Surachai Liengboonlertchai has Bt170 million and second vice president Peerasak Porjit has slightly more than Bt36 million, according to the NACC report.

The report said the poorest NLA member is Somporn Thepsitthar. He is the oldest member and his assets are valued at only Bt160,735.46.

The NACC said that so far 26 cabinet ministers have submitted their asset and liability accounts to the agency while the remaining seven have yet to submit their statements.

It is expected that their asset profiles will be disclosed by October 31. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-10-03

[Anthony5]

The report said the poorest NLA member is Somporn Thepsitthar. He is the oldest member and his assets are valued at only Bt160,735.46.

What are the odds that only the car he's driving Oops I mean his driver is driving of course, is worth about 50 times his total declared assets ?

Edited October 3, 2014 by Anthony5

[Commerce]

"Coming second is Mrs Pilaiphan Sombatsiri who has 1.3 billion baht in assets and 2.7 million baht liabilities, Pol Gen Jakthip Chaichinda has 96 million baht in assets while his spouse has 870 million baht in assets and 6.3 million baht in liabilities.

Say no more. A billionaire Police General. Who would have thought? ..... Well done Sir! About 1,200 times your possible life's earnings on your real wage! Mwwwhhhhwhhhaaaa! Vomit.

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NACC urges two NLA members to declare their assets

BANGKOK, 3 October 2014 (NNT) - The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has insisted that two members of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) provide details regarding their assets and liabilities by October 3rd.

Deputy NACC Secretary-General Worawit Sookboon has confirmed that among the 197 existing members of the NLA, 195 have already submitted all the documents concerning their assets and liabilities. However, two NLA members who are Mr. Ratchata Ratchatanawin and Mr. Akom Termpittayapaisit have not complied with the NACC’s request yet.

Regarding whether the two would be held accountable by the law, Mr. Worawit said that it depends whether both of them had shown any intentions to conceal their assets. However, if it was simply a misunderstanding about the procedure, then no charges would be filed against them.

As for the 28 newly appointed NLA members, all of them must declare their assets and liabilities by November 1.

When asked whether members of the National Reform Council (NRC) are required to do the same as the NLA members, Mr. Worawit said that an official decision has not been made yet since His Majesty the King had not royally endorsed the appointment of NRC members at this point.


-- NNT 2014-10-03

[SoFarAndNear]

So these are the people who will lead govern the country. I am sure they will govern good because the are really someone from the "Folk"

[Commerce]

So these are the people who will lead govern the country. I am sure they will govern good because the are really someone from the "Folk"

Not quite your Lady with the Iron Fist,, are they?

[AleG]

A lot of unusual wealth there.

Thai people need to wake up, really wake up (not the faux Red Shirt wake up) and not just demand change, want it and work for it too.

[halloween]

"Coming second is Mrs Pilaiphan Sombatsiri who has 1.3 billion baht in assets and 2.7 million baht liabilities, Pol Gen Jakthip Chaichinda has 96 million baht in assets while his spouse has 870 million baht in assets and 6.3 million baht in liabilities.

Say no more. A billionaire Police General. Who would have thought? ..... Well done Sir! About 1,200 times your possible life's earnings on your real wage! Mwwwhhhhwhhhaaaa! Vomit.

As most of the assets that you ascribe to him belong to his wife, I entertain the possibility that he may have married into a very wealthy family. He may even be from one himself.

[Prbkk]

Next step would be to implement a system in which any assets held by those in public office are managed in a blind trust, although who would believe such a thing could work in Thailand without the usual manipulation and deceit.

[Commerce]

"Coming second is Mrs Pilaiphan Sombatsiri who has 1.3 billion baht in assets and 2.7 million baht liabilities, Pol Gen Jakthip Chaichinda has 96 million baht in assets while his spouse has 870 million baht in assets and 6.3 million baht in liabilities.

Say no more. A billionaire Police General. Who would have thought? ..... Well done Sir! About 1,200 times your possible life's earnings on your real wage! Mwwwhhhhwhhhaaaa! Vomit.

As most of the assets that you ascribe to him belong to his wife, I entertain the possibility that he may have married into a very wealthy family. He may even be from one himself.

So he became a copper?

[Fat Haggis]

The Royal Thai Navy pays well it seems

[Misterwhisper]

How many centuries has Police General Jakthip Chachinda been in active service to have been able to save 96 million Baht from the few ten thousand Baht he officially earned in salary every month?

And what does his wife do to have been able to amass a mind-boggling 870 million? Selling flowers and vegetables over the garden fence to passers-by, perhaps?

[heybruce]

Next step would be to implement a system in which any assets held by those in public office are managed in a blind trust, although who would believe such a thing could work in Thailand without the usual manipulation and deceit.

I'm sure they wouldn't object to that. After all, they're in the NLA to serve their country with no expectation of personal enrichment.

[whybother]

"Coming second is Mrs Pilaiphan Sombatsiri who has 1.3 billion baht in assets and 2.7 million baht liabilities, Pol Gen Jakthip Chaichinda has 96 million baht in assets while his spouse has 870 million baht in assets and 6.3 million baht in liabilities.

Say no more. A billionaire Police General. Who would have thought? ..... Well done Sir! About 1,200 times your possible life's earnings on your real wage! Mwwwhhhhwhhhaaaa! Vomit.

As most of the assets that you ascribe to him belong to his wife, I entertain the possibility that he may have married into a very wealthy family. He may even be from one himself.

So he became a copper?

That's probably the family business.

[Eric Loh]

"Coming second is Mrs Pilaiphan Sombatsiri who has 1.3 billion baht in assets and 2.7 million baht liabilities, Pol Gen Jakthip Chaichinda has 96 million baht in assets while his spouse has 870 million baht in assets and 6.3 million baht in liabilities.

Say no more. A billionaire Police General. Who would have thought? ..... Well done Sir! About 1,200 times your possible life's earnings on your real wage! Mwwwhhhhwhhhaaaa! Vomit.

As most of the assets that you ascribe to him belong to his wife, I entertain the possibility that he may have married into a very wealthy family. He may even be from one himself.

So he became a copper?

That's probably the family business.

[winstonc]

"Coming second is Mrs Pilaiphan Sombatsiri who has 1.3 billion baht in assets and 2.7 million baht liabilities, Pol Gen Jakthip Chaichinda has 96 million baht in assets while his spouse has 870 million baht in assets and 6.3 million baht in liabilities.

Say no more. A billionaire Police General. Who would have thought? ..... Well done Sir! About 1,200 times your possible life's earnings on your real wage! Mwwwhhhhwhhhaaaa! Vomit.

As most of the assets that you ascribe to him belong to his wife, I entertain the possibility that he may have married into a very wealthy family. He may even be from one himself.

if she was wealthy already you think she would marry below herself..unless she looks like susan boyle..

[jayboy]

"Coming second is Mrs Pilaiphan Sombatsiri who has 1.3 billion baht in assets and 2.7 million baht liabilities, Pol Gen Jakthip Chaichinda has 96 million baht in assets while his spouse has 870 million baht in assets and 6.3 million baht in liabilities.

Say no more. A billionaire Police General. Who would have thought? ..... Well done Sir! About 1,200 times your possible life's earnings on your real wage! Mwwwhhhhwhhhaaaa! Vomit.

As most of the assets that you ascribe to him belong to his wife, I entertain the possibility that he may have married into a very wealthy family. He may even be from one himself.

You may entertain that possibility but I suspect most people will entertain another.

[oldsailor35]

They should not be allowed any office, entitlements or input until they have declared. If this is not forthcoming within a certain time frame, they must be stood down.

[unclueng]

The report said the poorest NLA member is Somporn Thepsitthar. He is the oldest member and his assets are valued at only Bt160,735.46.

What are the odds that only the car he's driving Oops I mean his driver is driving of course, is worth about 50 times his total declared assets ?

AhJahn Somporn is a retired educator. I am proud to say that he is a close friend of mine. He has spent his whole life doing good things for the Thai people. I am sure that his asset declaration is true.

[fobuff]

the great leader P has chosen well. Junta by the general for the general...

[unclueng]

the great leader P has chosen well. Junta by the general for the general...

The fact that people like AhJahn Somporn Thepsithar were chosen for the NLA is proof that the the intention is for the good of Thailand.

[beautifulthailand99]

"Coming second is Mrs Pilaiphan Sombatsiri who has 1.3 billion baht in assets and 2.7 million baht liabilities, Pol Gen Jakthip Chaichinda has 96 million baht in assets while his spouse has 870 million baht in assets and 6.3 million baht in liabilities.

Say no more. A billionaire Police General. Who would have thought? ..... Well done Sir! About 1,200 times your possible life's earnings on your real wage! Mwwwhhhhwhhhaaaa! Vomit.

He is a frugal man who invested wisely in the holdings of Flying Pig Enterprises - turned out to be a very wise investment as he got the rest of his family to increase their holdings too.

[Lodestone]

...Lt Gen Preecha Chan-o-cha, a younger brother of Prime Minister Gen Prayut,with more than Bt79 million.

So Prayuth's younger brother, only a three star general, has assets of more that US$2.4 million. I wonder how much Prayuth himself has, and for that matter how an army general happens to be a multi-millionaire?

[rubl]

Next step would be to implement a system in which any assets held by those in public office are managed in a blind trust, although who would believe such a thing could work in Thailand without the usual manipulation and deceit.

Agree on both counts.

BTW I'm surprised about the likes you got, or actually the people who gave the likes. Somehow they seem absent when discussing something similar regarding previous governments.

Anyway the best we can achieve I think is a detailed proposal and type of 'trust for parliament/Senate members' and a framework for the legal base including rights, duties and penalties. To be introduced with the next, elected government at the latest.

[rubl]

"Coming second is Mrs Pilaiphan Sombatsiri who has 1.3 billion baht in assets and 2.7 million baht liabilities, Pol Gen Jakthip Chaichinda has 96 million baht in assets while his spouse has 870 million baht in assets and 6.3 million baht in liabilities.

Say no more. A billionaire Police General. Who would have thought? ..... Well done Sir! About 1,200 times your possible life's earnings on your real wage! Mwwwhhhhwhhhaaaa! Vomit.

As most of the assets that you ascribe to him belong to his wife, I entertain the possibility that he may have married into a very wealthy family. He may even be from one himself.

You may entertain that possibility but I suspect most people will entertain another.

Anyway, a quick search doesn't give me much (yet) on Jakthip (aka Chakthip).

Oldest news item from April, 2008 only has him commenting of the seizure of 1,000s of fake Asean and Western passports in Bangkok.

Still searching though.