The posh glint of Prawit’s wristwatch and diamond ring couldn’t fail to catch the public’s eye in photos of the newly reshuffled Cabinet last week. The problem is that Prawit failed to mention these luxury goods in the declaration of assets required of all political officeholders. All of its members owe their postings to the junta, and its director, Police General Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit, previously worked on General Prawit’s staff. Amid calls for him to step aside while Prawit’s luxury items are scrutinised, Watcharapol has said only that the commission had given Prawit 30 days to explain where the assets came from. The Richard Mille watch can be traced through its distributor – unless of course it’s fake.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 11, 2017 15:45 UTC