Bangkok: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has disclosed the financial status of Mr. Pakorn Mahannop following his departure from the role of Election Commissioner on February 9, 2015. Mr. Pakorn, who divorced on August 29, 1985, reported total assets amounting to 6,783,523 baht. These include five lottery deposits in Government Savings Bank and Krung Thai Bank totaling 5,969,673 baht, investments in various open-ended funds worth 763,489 baht, and rights and concessions in life insurance valued at 488,105 baht. Additionally, he owns a revolver valued at 50,000 baht and has no reported debts.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pakorn's annual income is approximately 4,371,216 baht. This includes salary and compensation of 2,871,216 baht and profits from selling a condo in 2022 for 1.5 million baht. His annual expenses are around 1,760,405 baht, which cover five AIA life insurance premiums costing 488,105 baht, 600,000 baht for utility expenses, 500,000 baht for travel costs, and 172,300 baht in donations.
Mr. Pakorn assumed the role of Election Commissioner on August 12, 2018, and vacated the position upon reaching the age of 70, as stipulated in Section 216 (1) of the Constitution. The Supreme Court's general meeting has since resolved to propose Mr. Narong Klanwarin, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, to the Senate for approval as his successor. The process for verifying Mr. Narong's background is currently underway.