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No word yet on Prawit’s third try at watches explanation

By The Nation

 

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File photo: National Anti-Corruption Commission President Pol General Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit

 

National Anti-Corruption Commission President Pol General Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit said on Friday that the body’s secretary-general has not yet updated the corruption-fighting body about whether Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan has submitted his third try at an explanation about his possession of luxury watches.

 

However, the president said it is likely that they would wrap up their initial probe into the case and report to the NACC by the end of this month.

 

Netizens have tracked down photos of Prawit wearing many different watches from what looks to be an extravagant and extensive collection. At least 25 watches have been detected so far, worth more than Bt30 million based on the market price.

 

The scandal arose after Prawit was seen wearing a very expensive Richard Mille watch during a photo session with the new Cabinet late last year, prompting complaints to the NACC and the launch of a probe.

 

On a different matter, Watcharapol commented on the progress of the Constitutional Court’s deliberation about qualifications for NACC members. The NACC had submitted its explanation to the court but has not received any responses or requests for further information, he said.

 

While awaiting the court’s ruling on their qualifications, NACC members would continue working as usual, he said.

 

The National Legislative Assembly last autumn passed the new NACC bill, including waiving the disqualifications of NACC members that are outlined in the charter. That removal prompted some to question the constitutionality of the amendment.

 

Some members of the National Legislative Assembly then filed a petition with the NACC. asking it to rule on the case, citing concerns that allowing dubious qualifications would discredit the NACC and make its work untenable due to a public loss of trust.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30338423

 
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How many chances are they going to give him?  Let him keep trying until he finally comes up with an excuse they can buy, then say, "Oh, he's not guilty of anything." 

 

No one has that many rich friends, with all those expensive watches, that they just let someone borrow. 

 

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Funny, because Prawit said himself that there was a simple explanation to all of this. That was what....two months ago?

 

I guess when you borrow so many watches it must be hard to remember who actually owns the watches in the first place.

 

Thailand: ignorance is only an excuse to break the law when you are someone who should know better

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At risk of stating the obvious, this case is exactly why there is no hope to improve the lives of the regular folk. The corruption begins at the very top, and this case, as all the ones before it of our heads of state with unexplainable wealth IS the problem. The present govt has failed the people. It is time to apologize for this experiment that failed, and hold an election. The elected governments were dreadful, but at least there was some semblance of checks and balances to keep a sense of order.

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So that's that. He doesn't feel like explaining himself further so he doesn't explain himself further, and up yours.

It is perfectly in line with the way the junta operate, so as such barely worth remarking on.

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

Some members of the National Legislative Assembly then filed a petition with the NACC. asking it to rule on the case, citing concerns that allowing dubious qualifications would discredit the NACC and make its work untenable due to a public loss of trust.

one junta mouthpiece criticizing another; curious positive

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7 minutes ago, YetAnother said:

one junta mouthpiece criticizing another; curious positive

Lots of curious positive news that got me scratching my head. The court ruling that the Walk was legal and then all 39 activists freed today even the 5 leaders. Lets see tomorrow Democracy monument gathering and how that will turn out. :smile: 

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22 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

How many chances are they going to give him?  Let him keep trying until he finally comes up with an excuse they can buy, then say, "Oh, he's not guilty of anything." 

 

No one has that many rich friends, with all those expensive watches, that they just let someone borrow. 

 

I will help him a bit. My excuse is um umumm um Ok 

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National Anti-Corruption Commission President Pol General Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit said on Friday that the body’s secretary-general has not yet updated the corruption-fighting body about whether Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan has submitted his third try at an explanation about his possession of luxury watches.

 

However, the president said it is likely that they would wrap up their initial probe into the case and report to the NACC by the end of this month.

very strange : so if there is no explanation for the watches how can it be wrapped up

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1 hour ago, Will E Vormer said:

Watchgate and the ex police boss scandal is making a mockery of Prayut's anti corruption campaign

 

I guess he's all wound up looking for a timely solution.

 

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There never was an anti corruption campaign , just smoke and mirrors to confuse the stupid and deluded.

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On 09/02/2018 at 8:46 AM, Just1Voice said:

How many chances are they going to give him?  Let him keep trying until he finally comes up with an excuse they can buy, then say, "Oh, he's not guilty of anything." 

 

No one has that many rich friends, with all those expensive watches, that they just let someone borrow. 

 

He is untouchable, if he was to be treated as a normal person that would set a precedent where the other hi-so's could be punished for their sins, not going to happen they will just spout lies and procrastinate till it just goes away....

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