Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on January 3rd that he had declared his assets in accordance with the regulations of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). AFP cited documents published by the media showing that Ms. Paetongtarn owns assets worth 13.8 billion baht (10,195 billion VND, about 400 million USD). Of which, Ms. Paetongtarn's investments are worth 11 billion baht and billions of baht in savings and cash.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra carries a Chanel bag to a conference in Vientiane (Laos) in October 2024
The prime minister owns 75 luxury watches worth 162 million baht and 39 other watches. In addition, she has 217 designer bags worth 76 million baht, along with many real estates in London (UK) and Japan.
In addition, Ms. Paetongtarn declared that she is in debt of nearly 5 billion baht, so her current net worth is 8.9 billion baht. A representative of the ruling Pheu Thai Party confirmed that the above figures are correct.
Ms. Paetongtarn is the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. She took office in August 2024. Mr. Thaksin was a famous businessman in the telecommunications industry before becoming prime minister. He once bought the English football club Manchester City and has a net worth of 2.1 billion USD, making him the 10th richest person in Thailand, according to Forbes .
After being ousted in a coup in 2006, Mr Thaksin lived in exile abroad but is believed to have retained considerable influence. He returned to Thailand in 2023 and was jailed on multiple charges but was pardoned.
His sister Yingluck Shinawatra was also Prime Minister of Thailand and was also ousted in 2014. She lives in exile and has not returned to the country yet.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tai-san-ke-khai-cua-thu-tuong-thai-lan-co-gi-185250103152429777.htm
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