NACC to probe Pongpat's assets



BANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission has been looking into the assets of former Central Investigation Bureau commissioner Pol Lt-Gen Pongpat Chayapan before and after their mandatory declaration to determine whether he has intentionally concealed his assets.

NACC chairman Parnthep Klanarongran said today that if it was found out that the ex-CIB was unusually rich, the NACC would proceed with legal proceedings against him.

But as for the malfeasance charge, he said that the NACC would have to wait for the result of police investigation.

Police are due to open the last of three safes seized from Pol Lt-Gen Pongpat’s residence to find out what were contained inside it.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/nacc-probe-pongpats-assets


-- Thai PBS 2014-12-01

Wish they'd probe Police Chief Somyot's 1/3 billlion household wealth. Hypocrites!

Quote "if it was found out that the ex-CIB was unusually rich" Unquote - is that an understatement or what? And then maybe he kept winning the lottery every month from the day he was born.

Ex-CIB chief's safes will be opened; more suspects will surrender
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Dec 1 -- Thai authorities are searching for more evidence connected with Pol Lt Gen Pongpat Chayapan's cartel.

The former Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) commissioner and two more cartel suspects are expected to turn themselves in today.

Forensic police planned to open three safes seized from Pol Lt Gen Pongpat’s homes in the Chaeng Watthana area on Friday. The authorities believed they would find valuables in the safes.

Besides, officials will search houses linked to Gen Pongpat's network as he is suspected of receiving bribes from gambling dens, police seeking promotions and oil smugglers.

This afternoon Sgt Nathakorn Yasri and Sgt Theerapong Chorjampee suspected of receiving bribes connected with Pol Lt Gen Pongpat were expected to surrender at the Metropolitan Police Bureau.

Only one suspect--identified as Witthaya Theskhunthos--remains at large.

Fine Arts Department Director-General Borvornvate Rungrujee and his staff began examining an estimated 20,000 artifacts seized from Pol Lt Gen Pongpat’s network at the 1st Infantry Regiment.

They will sort and evaluate the artifacts in two months.

Meanwhile, Navy commander-in-chief Adm Kraisorn Chansuwanit said navy personnel had nothing to do with any bribery relating to oil smugglers in the South. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-12-01

He's not "unusually wealthy", they ALL are unusually wealthy when compared to their actual salaries.

Or will we hear the usual "wealthy wife" bullshit?

Are these people really human or primate. So what now, complete the probe and then declare their isn't enough evidence to make a decision. How much of the loot will be diverted to get a negative result. Pathetic little cretins.

Wish they'd probe Police Chief Somyot's 1/3 billlion household wealth. Hypocrites!

"As a matter of principle we don't investigate "the good people"!!

By the way, his (Somyot's) wealth is much larger.

Declared assets 358 million baht. By the end of Sep he bought shares in WAT for 360 million baht. Two weeks later he and fellow investors bought shares in MLINK for 1.2 billion baht. Already a major shareholder in SLC and AQ.

So for the posters here praising the PM for his fight against corruption, time to wake up and smell the coffee!

There are way much important things at stake here than a few baht!!

Like trying to bring your hero back.

Are these people really human or primate. So what now, complete the probe and then declare their isn't enough evidence to make a decision. How much of the loot will be diverted to get a negative result. Pathetic little cretins.

They are definately different animals compared to most of us!!

Most of us would settle for a good normal life with a little nestegg for unforeseen events!!

I will never understand the extreme greed of some people!!

He's not "unusually wealthy", they ALL are unusually wealthy when compared to their actual salaries.

Or will we hear the usual "wealthy wife" bullshit?

Yes, many are too rich for what their job pays them.

Like trying to bring your hero back.

Let me try to explain it very s l o w l y, so even the most thick poster can understand:

Believing in democracy and elections (1person/1vote) doesn't automatically make you a red shirt!!

But that is probably beyond comprehension for anyone on the far right??

The most thick, eh? Keep trying!!

Anyone with half a brain knows anything they uncover about this one, the rest are guilty of. Wish I thought they were going to get serious about this stuff.

I was killing time at Central World Bangkok last month and visited the row of shops where they sell the high end audio gear. I stopped in a shop and was looking at McIntosh amps and 1,000,000 baht speakers. I said something to the salesman about how he must sell to captains of industry etc. He said "yes, and a lot of Military and Police officers too. LOL.

Is that the safes? Ruddy heck, safe as <deleted> when bent over in front of a kateoy.

Is that also supposed to be gold?

The news keeps saying the police are going to 'open' the safes, after they've had them for nearly a week. Looks to me like they were already opened, but maybe they will be empty, as the days are spent concocting a story as to why they were empty, to cover up how the contents disappeard up to the very top!

Such weak and limp statements like this from the NACC do little to install confidence. The people want a few heads on poles.

Wish they'd probe Police Chief Somyot's 1/3 billlion household wealth. Hypocrites!

well, that would be interesting

but all indications are that this is not really about cleaning up corruption.

Oh ! its a "cartel" now, thats a new word to go along with hub,probe,and the best one "expected to turn themselves in"

its a laugh a day in Thailand.

regards Worgeordie

With free discussion of this topic completely banned (as admin made clear over the weekend) is it really worthwhile putting up stories on the issue?

Totally understand TV position of wanting to stay within the law but to have a discussion forum on a topic where you can`t discuss what`s going on seems a little silly.

The authorities believed they would find valuables in the safes.

There's no pulling the wool over these guys' eyes !

With free discussion of this topic completely banned (as admin made clear over the weekend) is it really worthwhile putting up stories on the issue?

Totally understand TV position of wanting to stay within the law but to have a discussion forum on a topic where you can`t discuss what`s going on seems a little silly.

If you can't trust yourself to post comments that don't break the rules, then don't post anything.

If you can't trust yourself to post comments that don't break the rules, then don't post anything.

If you can`t trust yourself to post comments that don`t bore the rest of us to tears through ignorance, then don`t post anything.

The most thick, eh? Keep trying!!

"the most thick" ! I like that !

"NACC to probe Pongpat's assets"

the word "probe" appears to be a euphemism for get stuck into them before everyone else has them....

The most thick, eh? Keep trying!!

A crass comment. Typos or grammar are not the issue here. It's a bit more and death than that.

The guy had so much dosh he couldn't spend it

Its just a huge joke

And now the cops are trying to get credit for busting their own

Just a joke

Wish they'd probe Police Chief Somyot's 1/3 billlion household wealth. Hypocrites!

PC Somyot is not the lap dog of Thaksin.

It is all about Thaksin.

Wish they'd probe Police Chief Somyot's 1/3 billlion household wealth. Hypocrites!

well, that would be interesting

but all indications are that this is not really about cleaning up corruption.

I agree, joining the dots is pretty revealing stuff.

Major changes ahead.

The boss of the boss has done some distancing too.. allegedly

Much more at stake here than this money or this former cop.

Wish they'd probe Police Chief Somyot's 1/3 billlion household wealth. Hypocrites!

PC Somyot is not the lap dog of Thaksin.

It is all about Thaksin.

Anyone with half a brain knows what it`s about and it`s not Thaksin.

I genuinely think you blame Thaksin for bad weather or illness. It`s embarrassing. Forget about him for god sake, no one cares about him other than you and the same half a dozen posters.

Forensic police planned to open three safes seized from Pol Lt Gen Pongpats homes in the Chaeng Watthana area on Friday. The authorities believed they would find valuables in the safes.

That's usually why people have safes to keep valuables in. Duhhh! Good to know the authorities are on top of their game.

In safe 1 - a box of donuts

In safe 2 - a handy tool set

In safe 3 - tonights star prize, a life time of pain.