At a Government House photo shoot on Dec 4 to present the Prayut 5 cabinet, reporters noted the costly bling on the right wrist and hand of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon. (Photo by Chanat Katanyu)Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon will submit an explanation on his luxury watch and diamond ring to the National Anti-Corruption Commission Tuesday, a source close to Gen Prawit said. The source said Gen Prawit had received a letter from the NACC asking him to explain within 30 days how the assets were acquired. Gen Prawit was given a choice of writing to explain to the NACC or handing a letter to the agency in person. Gen Prawit retired from military service in 2005 and then entered politics by joining the Abhisit administration.

Source: Bangkok Post December 10, 2017 22:07 UTC