Officially I'm an official and a rich. next......

10 hours ago, dcnx said:

A thieving Thai AND he's in politics? What's this world coming to?

He's in government, not politics. But I'm splitting hairs.

8 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

Amazing that his name still hasn't been released 'officially' in Thailand. Says a lot about privilege and corruption, for those on the correct side.

 

(Yes, his name has filtered out locally, from sources in Japan. I assume defamation suits will be forthcoming for anyone who printed his name?)

 

Meanwhile some poor sap gets 11+ years from a Military Tribunal for two (2) internet posts, and his mom will probably get some jail time for saying "Huh?".

'I assume defamation suits will be forthcoming for anyone who printed his name?' All of the mainstream media, then: BP, Nation, plus Coconuts, and TV.

There are places in Thailand where you can buy a copy of the same paintings.  Will the people looking at it be able to tell the difference? ?

..what type of example does this set with regards to... 'fighting corruption'...???

 

..and.....'severely punishing those in government that break the law'...???

14 hours ago, Jonmarleesco said:

He's in government, not politics. But I'm splitting hairs.

Politics is the pursuit of power. Governments hold power.

15,000 Yen is less than 5,000 baht. What a plonker.