Israeli couple blame Thai lawyer after Koh Samui arrest

14 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Israeli property developer and his wife, arrested in a Koh Samui investigation into alleged nominee-shareholder arrangements, say a Thai lawyer and accountant were responsible for guiding their business setup.

Ha ha, that's the way, plead ignorance.

Smart enough to property develop, not smart enough to know basics laws 😂

honor among thieves eh? all parties knew exactly what they were up to.

anyway, ignorance is not a legal defense.

Literally every man and his dog knew the rules.

Don't act stupid.

Might I suggest an appropriate Jewish quote about personal accountability for the Biebers.

Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) 4:22 : "Know that everything is according to the reckoning"!

This core teaching emphasizes that every individual is completely accountable for their choices and actions.

1 hour ago, Jim Waldron said:

Might I suggest an appropriate Jewish quote about personal accountability for the Biebers.

Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) 4:22 : "Know that everything is according to the reckoning"!

This core teaching emphasizes that every individual is completely accountable for their choices and actions.

Except when caught out.

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

"We placed our full trust in them and did as they instructed, but when the law changed, they disappeared and took no responsibility, and because they are Thai, they are free from law enforcement," Roni said.

Section 1. Foreign Business Act

This Act is called the “Foreign Business Act, B.E. 2542 (1999)".

Yes, it’s always someone else’s fault—anything to avoid taking responsibility or acknowledging wrongdoing and criminal conduct. Blaming others instead is a typical Israeli trait.

Edited August 22Aug 22 by BMW Overlander

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Ha ha, that's the way, plead ignorance.

Smart enough to property develop, not smart enough to know basics laws 😂

Obviously not as smart you. You’d ignore legal advice from a lawyer and accountant because you’re so much smarter than them. I bow down to you! 🤡

1 minute ago, Brettoj said:

Obviously not as smart you. You’d ignore legal advice from a lawyer and accountant because you’re so much smarter than them. I bow down to you! 🤡

You may stand now, peasant. 😎

Edited August 22Aug 22 by SAFETY FIRST

I can’t believe all the comments saying that you’d know better than the Thai Lawyer and accountants. That is why you use them so you operate within the law like in all countries. That is where the real crime is, the lawyers etc that arranged these deals!

9 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

You may stand now, peasant. 😎

Thankyou you imbecileship! 🤡

Why after serving as Senior Minister in three administrations, during the two decades I've lived here, has Anutin decided to begin, now, to enforce the law? He said/did nothing to disturb the peace; his silence was Golden to the Thai lawyers/agencies prepared to dodge the law. Next he'll be telling us that the 5000+ agents who bribed/cheated their way through the exam has only taken place this year for the 1st time.

Foreign Nationals clever enough to purchase and operate huge buisness operations in Thailand knew the risk and took a chance on 'skirting' the law. I'm pleased Thai laws are being enforced accross all area's

Edited August 22Aug 22 by jippytum
correction

When I first came to Thailand 20+ years ago, I was told by a well-regarded expat That "Thailand is for Thais". So often has this statement rang true. Great place to retire but not a good place to set up a private business unless you are an international company in compliance with the Foreign Business Act.

Edited August 22Aug 22 by riverhigh

I believe that this is all happening because Auntin dislikes Foreigners and wants to clear them out, or at least a big chunk of them. Maybe it was never an issue until more bigger and bigger projects, land and companies have been bought or built. I can see going after the big companies and land buyers, but I don’t think they should be going for the typical family homes of foreigners and their Thai children. If they start going down that alley then whoever uses an agent to finance their retirement visa’s should be very concerned.

Let’s hope he or they don’t get carried away. Only time will tell, but I do agree that anyone who is even thinking about starting a business should be looking elsewhere.

Scammer caught. Done. Blame someone else. SOP.

It appears the lawyers made them break the law. Reminds me of the saying Palestinian leadership made us commit all the k1llings.

49 minutes ago, Brettoj said:

I can’t believe all the comments saying that you’d know better than the Thai Lawyer and accountants. That is why you use them so you operate within the law like in all countries. That is where the real crime is, the lawyers etc that arranged these deals!

I agree. Way back, I got ripped off for Bt200,000 and more by lawyers here. If you can't trust those acting for you, who can you trust when you are ignorant of the intricacies of Thai law? Yes, there are always smart arses on these sites that profess to know the ins and outs of a magpies arse. I wonder how smart they really are?

Agree 100% that the Thai lawyer and accountant should be prosecuted to the fullest. They must not be allowed to continue providing legal and financial advice. The problem here is was the Israeli property developer aware that he was using a loophole to circumvent Thai laws. Little doubt in my mind that he knew that using Thai citizens to hold shares on paper, without putting a baht of their own money into the company, was illegal.

1 hour ago, BMW Overlander said:

Yes, it’s always someone else’s fault—anything to avoid taking responsibility or acknowledging wrongdoing and criminal conduct. Blaming others instead is a typical Israeli trait.

There was an article circulating online written by this American Jew that spent sometime in the promise land, Israel. He talks about his daily life in Israel and how you are not considered normal if you are not trying to take advantage of someone.