rickfarang Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Source :http://www.bangkokpost.net/ Junta leader is a multi-millionaire General Sonthi Boonyaratkalin, who led the Sept 19 military coup that overthrew Thaksin Shinawatra, has declared that he, his two wives and a daughter under 18 have assets of more than 94 million baht ($2.8 million), according to the National Counter Corruption Commission. ------- Comment: Did he amass this fortune while supporting two wives and presumably several children while working fully time in the military buy following a careful savings plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drogon Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Which is not suprising in a country where every high ranking official tries to "save for his retirement". The amount is not big at all (if true) compared to other major big players in the country....... I remember quite a few ex prime ministers who were reported to have far bigger assets. (not to mention the former prime minister) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 No surprise.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samak Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 under 100 million baht is peanuts for politicians and high ranking officers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 They get "insider's tips" on what to buy - land, stock etc. Lots of people trying to curry favours by helping influential folks get rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 ... but how much assets does the maids, gardener, mia nois, and driver have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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