Lawyer Questions Missing Luxury Watch in Thai MP's Asset Declaration
Lawyer Noraset Na Nong Toom alleges that MP Suchada Zang Thanthap failed to declare a luxury Rolex watch worth over 3 million baht, despite photographic evidence showing her wearing it during campaign and official duties. He says he will file a complaint with the National Anti‑Corruption Commission on October 5 to investigate whether the omission constitutes a false asset declaration. The case raises questions about transparency and compliance with Thailand’s asset disclosure rules.
Lawyer Noraset Na Nong Toom pointed out that the asset declaration filed by MP Suchada Zang Thanthap lists a Rolex GMT‑Master II “Sprite” valued at approximately 3.3 million baht, but does not mention any other Rolex models such as the Cosmograph Daytona. However, photographs taken during her campaign trips on January 20, January 31, February 4 and February 6, 2026 show her wearing a black‑strap watch that resembles a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (Ref. 126519LN), also valued at around 3.3 million baht. Similar images from September 23‑28, 2026, when she attended parliamentary meetings and field visits, depict the same watch.
The lawyer noted that, under the NACC’s regulations, any asset worth more than 200,000 baht must be declared. If the watch belongs to her, it should have been included in the declaration submitted on March 15, 2026 when she took office. He dismissed forgetfulness as an excuse, pointing out that the declaration itemizes even a gold necklace worth 30,000 baht, making it implausible to overlook a multi‑million‑baht timepiece she wears regularly. He added that, given her experience as a former secretary to the Digital Economy Minister and her prior asset filings, she is well aware of the disclosure requirements.
Noraset said he will submit a formal complaint to the NACC on October 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM, asking investigators to determine whether the watch is her personal property and whether the omission constitutes a false or concealed asset declaration under the Organic Act on Anti‑Corruption of 2018. He said the move seeks to establish clarity and set a good precedent in politics.
