Pheu Thai Party lawyer Ruangkrai Leekitwattana (right) says he's just curious about the public assets declaration of Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam. (Bangkok Post file photos)Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has defended his wealth as having been legally acquired, a response to alleged inconsistencies in his mandatory assets declaration. Mr Wissanu said he was open to inquiries from state agencies, but not from any individual. The Pheu Thai lawyer said Mr Wissanu needs to explain if he has paid taxes on his income and assets. Regarding sending his son to study abroad, Mr Wissanu said it was not something he had tried to hide.

Source: Bangkok Post April 03, 2017 21:45 UTC