Tanusak odd man out in the Cabinet
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Deputy Finance Minister Tanusak Lekuthai boasts the least wealth with only Bt382,797 in assets comparison to his rich colleagues in the Millionaire Club, based on asset statements released by National Anti Corruption Commission on Thursday.
Tanusak is among the 16 newly appointed ministers to fill 17 Cabinet seats following the January reshuffle. Under the anti-graft law, Cabinet members must declare their assets within 30 days of assuming office.
Deputy Prime Minister Yuthasak Sasiprapha has the highest net worth with Bt380 million, followed by PM’s Office Minister Nivatthamrong Boonsongpaisal (Bt137 million).
PM’s Office Minister Nalinee Taveesin has a net worth of Bt18 million while Deputy Agriculture Minister Natthawut Saikua has declared Bt16 million worth of assets.
Education Minister Suchart Thadathamrongvech has Bt30 million in his name. Transport Minister Jarupong Ruangsuwan has Bt17 million, trailing behind Deputy Transport Minister Chatchart Sittipan’s Bt40 million net worth.
