Finance Minister Apisak the richest minister in PM Prayut's cabinet

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Finance Minister Apisak the richest minister in Gen Prayut’s cabinet



BANGKOK: -- Finance Minister Apisak Tantiworawong is the richest cabinet member with a net worth of 394 million baht whereas Deputy Prime Minister Admiral Narong Pipatthanasai is the “poorest” of all the ministers with 13 million baht worth of assets and 2.4 million baht debt, according to the figures of assets and liabilities of the cabinet ministers of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha released by the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

The next richest ministers after Mr Apisak are Deputy Prime Minister General Thanasak Patimaprakorn who has a net worth of 184 million baht; Information and Communication Technology Minister Uttama Saowanayont with 171 million baht and 3.4 million baht in debts and Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak with a net worth of 146.9 million baht.

For the ministers who missed out from the latest cabinet lineup, former deputy prime minister M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakula with a net worth of 1,302 million baht upon his departure from the cabinet compared to 1,378 million baht when he joined the cabinet.

Former agriculture minister Pitiwong Pungbun Ayudhya has a net worth of 801 million baht.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/finance-minister-apisak-the-richest-minister-in-gen-prayuts-cabinet


-- Thai PBS 2015-10-13

[swissie]

All this must come as a big surprise to everybody.

[ezzra]

Richest, finance, minister, ding, ding, ding, winning........ dare anyone ask how did he become that rich? anyone?

anyone at all?

Edited October 13, 2015 by ezzra

[steven100]

well god damn it ! if your the finance minister of coarse you will have all the cash !!!!!

[clockman]

Unexplained wealth?

[webfact]

Assets and liabilities of Prayut administration disclosed

BANGKOK, 13 October 2015 (NNT) - The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Tuesday released a list of assets and liabilities of the Prayut Chan-o-cha Cabinet. The richest minister is Minister of Finance Apisak Tantiworawong with over 394 million baht in debt-free assets.

The assets of Deputy Prime Minister Gen.Tanasak Patomapragorn are 184 million baht and the assets of Minister of Information and Communication Technology Uttama Sawanayon are 171 million baht.

Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Chatusripitak has 146 million baht in debt-free assets. Deputy Minister of Transport Omsin Cheewaphruek has 70 million baht in assets. The assets of Minister of Energy Gen.Anantaporn Kanchanarat are 48 million baht and the assets of Deputy Minister of Commerce Suwit Mesinsee are 106 million baht.

Minister of Labor Gen.Sirichai Ditthakul has 101 million baht in assets and Deputy Minister of Education Theerakiat Charoensetthasin has 38 million baht in assets.

Minister of Public Health Piyasakol Sakolsattayathon has 99 million baht in assets and Minister of Industry Atchaka Sribunrueng has 87 million baht in assets.


-- NNT 2015-10-13

[ldiablo]

Shouldn't these people be investigated the the NACC for their unusual wealth?

[heybruce]

Did they overlook somebody? http://www.chiangraitimes.com/prayuth-on-defensive-over-familys-600-million-baht-property-sale.html

[Chang_paarp]

Shouldn't these people be investigated the the NACC for their unusual wealth?

It is all "family money" and "good marrying".

[zaphod reborn]

Did they overlook somebody? http://www.chiangraitimes.com/prayuth-on-defensive-over-familys-600-million-baht-property-sale.html

And Somyot - he had over 365 million when he was appointed. I wonder how much he took with him to the casinos in Poipet?

[silverado]

Half (or a third of ) assets and liabilities of Prayut administration disclosed...

[Thian]

that's more then 100 million US$ and then he is still working

But how come those guys are so rich? This is extreme.

[Praematura]

That's what they reported but the vast majority of their wealth is under family names. Remember the pms dad and his sudden accumulation of money.

[Jim walker]

Hard work and a good saver always looking for better interest rates for his hard earned money, must have put a few hours overtime to amass that fortune, or is it gained via corruption / theft from the bad old days before the soldier junta PM eradicated it out completely.

[NongKhaiKid]

None of them have to worry about their obscene and possibly suspect wealth becoming public knowledge as the boss made it clear from the outset that NCPO members' finances were off limits. but of course as with every govt there would be a crackdown on corruption.

Edited October 13, 2015 by NongKhaiKid

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Finance minister the richest
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- FINANCE MINISTER Apisak Tantivorawong appears to be the richest member of the current Cabinet, with his net worth standing at Bt394 million, according to the asset-declaration report released by the National Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday.

The NACC unveiled the assets and liabilities report of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's third Cabinet after its members were sworn in on August 23.

Deputy Somkid Jatusripitak, his wife and his under-age children have assets worth Bt146 million, Information and Communications Technology Minister Uttama Savanayana has a net worth of Bt168 million, while Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn reported a net worth of Bt33 million.

Deputy Commerce Minister Suvit Maesincee reported a net worth of Bt97 million, which includes 134 ancient artefacts worth Bt22 million. Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn reported a net worth of Bt99 million, which includes a plot of land in Bangkok's Phra Khanong area worth Bt30 million and condominiums in Prachuap Khiri Khan province worth Bt8 million.

Education Minister Thirakiat Charoensethasilp reported a net worth of Bt37 million, Transport Minister Omsin Chivapruek reported Bt68 million and Industry Minister Atchaka Sibunruang has assets worth Bt87 million. The industry minister also reported that she had extended a loan worth Bt39 million to Rungruang Mahasetti Co, which has the same address as her residence.

Energy Minister General Anantaporn Kanjanarat reported a net worth of Bt47 million, including five plots of land in Saraburi and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces, plus watches and jewellery.

Labour Minister General Sirichai Dithakul reported a net worth of Bt92 million, including 150 valuable amulets. Deputy Prime Minister General Tanasak Patimapragorn's assets stand at Bt184 million, Deputy Prime Minister Air Chief Marshal Prajin Juntong is worth Bt26 million, Deputy Prime Minister ACM Narong Pipatanasai's reported assets of Bt10 million and Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister General Chatchai Sarikalya's net worth stands at Bt34 million.

Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai is worth Bt138 million, Transport Minister Akom Termpitayapaisit Bt28 million, Science and Technology Minister Pichet Durongkaveroj Bt26 million and Education Minister General Dapong Ratanasuwan Bt93 million.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Finance-minister-the-richest-30270837.html


-- The Nation 2015-10-14

[smutcakes]

Did they overlook somebody? http://www.chiangraitimes.com/prayuth-on-defensive-over-familys-600-million-baht-property-sale.html

And Somyot - he had over 365 million when he was appointed. I wonder how much he took with him to the casinos in Poipet?

Somyot had far more than that. According to an SET announcement in July 2014 he acquired a large portion of shares in a property company for 855 million baht. That is public information and can easily be googled. That was just one of a couple of large transactions.

[oneday]

Saying how much someone has does not tell the whole story. The other half of the story is how they obtained their money. So why aren't they being asked to show how they made these large sums of money?

[mike324]

that's more then 100 million US$ and then he is still working

But how come those guys are so rich? This is extreme.

No, that is just a little over $11 million not 100. Redo the math.

If people take the time to search his bio, he is the director and on the board of many large corporate companies and banks. Not surprising where his wealth came from. Many of these corporate want these folks on their board to influence laws and legislation, and fast track their businesses. So no, he didn't acquire his wealth by illegal means or through government projects if that's what many people are thinking.

[Brer Fox]

What a remarkable co-incidence. The man in charge of the Country's wealth just happens to be the wealthiest member of the government; and at such a young age. I confidently say he must have worked and saved very hard since a child to have achieved that level of wealth.

[jerojero]

Elite are rich. They run the country whether elected or coup-driven. Why is anyone surprised?

[elgordo38]

Richest, finance, minister, ding, ding, ding, winning........ dare anyone ask how did he become that rich? anyone?

anyone at all?

Well he sure did not get it playing the Thai lotto.

[sawadee1947]

Finance minister the richest

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- FINANCE MINISTER Apisak Tantivorawong appears to be the richest member of the current Cabinet, with his net worth standing at Bt394 million, according to the asset-declaration report released by the National Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday.

The NACC unveiled the assets and liabilities report of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's third Cabinet after its members were sworn in on August 23.

Deputy Somkid Jatusripitak, his wife and his under-age children have assets worth Bt146 million, Information and Communications Technology Minister Uttama Savanayana has a net worth of Bt168 million, while Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn reported a net worth of Bt33 million.

Deputy Commerce Minister Suvit Maesincee reported a net worth of Bt97 million, which includes 134 ancient artefacts worth Bt22 million. Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn reported a net worth of Bt99 million, which includes a plot of land in Bangkok's Phra Khanong area worth Bt30 million and condominiums in Prachuap Khiri Khan province worth Bt8 million.

Education Minister Thirakiat Charoensethasilp reported a net worth of Bt37 million, Transport Minister Omsin Chivapruek reported Bt68 million and Industry Minister Atchaka Sibunruang has assets worth Bt87 million. The industry minister also reported that she had extended a loan worth Bt39 million to Rungruang Mahasetti Co, which has the same address as her residence.

Energy Minister General Anantaporn Kanjanarat reported a net worth of Bt47 million, including five plots of land in Saraburi and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces, plus watches and jewellery.

Labour Minister General Sirichai Dithakul reported a net worth of Bt92 million, including 150 valuable amulets. Deputy Prime Minister General Tanasak Patimapragorn's assets stand at Bt184 million, Deputy Prime Minister Air Chief Marshal Prajin Juntong is worth Bt26 million, Deputy Prime Minister ACM Narong Pipatanasai's reported assets of Bt10 million and Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister General Chatchai Sarikalya's net worth stands at Bt34 million.

Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai is worth Bt138 million, Transport Minister Akom Termpitayapaisit Bt28 million, Science and Technology Minister Pichet Durongkaveroj Bt26 million and Education Minister General Dapong Ratanasuwan Bt93 million.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Finance-minister-the-richest-30270837.html

-- The Nation 2015-10-14

so he was very busy....? Even simple Generals got millions???? Good that there was no corruption and kick backs ever....

[metisdead]

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[speedtripler]

Thaksin and the former ptp ministers would make these guys look like beggar's...