BANGKOK, Oct 24 — The Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) today disclosed assets and liabilities of ministers who have resigned from National Legislative Assembly (NLA) membership to take up ministerial posts in the interim government of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Public Health Minister Rajata Rajatanavin and his wife have total assets amounting Bt139.27 million. They have no liabilities.
Dr. Rajata’s assets increased by Bt678,939 after leaving the NLA post.
Deputy Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith and his wife declared total assets of Bt24.77 million upon accepting the ministerial post, according to NACC.
Their liabilities amounted to Bt1.18 million.
Mr Arkhom did not declare his money on deposit when he was appointed NLA member, citing that he had lost his bank account books.
The NACC also disclosed assets and liabilities of three other ministers after they resigned from the NLA on August 28.
Energy Minister Narongchai Akrasanee together with his wife have assets approximately Bt281.35 million while their liabilities totaled Bt85,389, said NACC.
Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul and her husband have assets totaling about Bt317.67 million, it said.
Deputy Education Minister Lt Gen Surachet Chaiwong and his spouse have assets totaling Bt24.3 million. His liabilities amounted Bt7.37 million.
The NACC is scheduled to announce the assets and liabilities of the entire cabinet on October 31.
