Some big Government spending coming up soon. 

 

It would pee the General off knowing how much Mr T made out of his grab at power.

7 minutes ago, Chris Lawrence said:

Some big Government spending coming up soon. 

 

It would pee the General off knowing how much Mr T made out of his grab at power.

I'm sure you're right, corruption as been endemic in Thailand since Adam was a boy, it's a part of their national; consciousness.

 

But fear not, the good general has lots of opportunities to steal from the Thai people he claims to protect. Which is why he refused to declare his own assets. Big story that, though of course his rich mates and thwe threat of attitude adjustment made sure it was kept low-profile.

 

Gawd this place is a septic tank.

 

The nature of power is how many people you have who will do as their told. The way to keep people readyt willing and able to do as their told is to promise them that they too can feed at the national trough if do this or do that now. Thais still believe it's true so there is no principle that will not be lost in the rush to get their snouts and both front trotters in the trough.

 

Sad but true. 

6 hours ago, candide said:

Ok. But when people invest, they usually expect a return on investment.

Yes, that's true. Probably their wealth and assets grew, or maybe in the names of other family members etc.

Some people prefer power over money (source: house of cards). Having connections to powerful people and having them owe you etc...

On 2/1/2017 at 9:22 AM, Kawapete said:

So one of two:  You either have to be rich to get in or you get rich after getting in !

Be rich to get in. You think they give these positions to people that have nothing to offer in return? No way.

more corrupt officials; shocking