Reuters Report based on government documents and 2 people involved in the incident. That Thai government officials are assets to the son and daughter of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the Myanmar coup leader. during drug raids in a condominium in the Rama 9 area, Bangkok
The asset has land title deeds and a contract to sell a 4 bedroom condo unit in the same building. who entered into a contract in 2017 under the name Mr Ao Payei Soong, aged 38, and 2 bank accounts in Thailand in the name of Mrs Khin Tirit Tad Mun, aged 41, including
The condominium is owned by Min Lat, a 53-year-old Myanmar billionaire who was arrested for drug trafficking and money laundering. along with 3 other people from Thailand in September 2022, who are currently in custody awaiting trial
Those two sources told Reuters Daughter and son of Myanmar coup leader not prosecuted at all after finding such assets and believe Thai government officials see no need to investigate capitalist Min Lat’s case .
Ms Khin Thi Ri Thad Mun and Ao Payei Soong face sanctions from the US and Canada. With senior general Min Aung Hlaing seizing power from the elected government in February 2021, the US said the two had businesses that benefited directly from their father’s position and influence.
The discovery of the accounts and land title deeds of the two in the Min Lat condominium prompted many to speculate whether the Min Aung Hlaing family had hidden their assets in Thailand.
Reuters also revealed that Anucha Buraphachaisri, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office refused to comment on this matter.
