webfact Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Panthongtae faces legal action By THE NATION File photo: Thaksin and Panthongtae BANGKOK: -- AMLO files complaint against Thaksin’s son over Bt10m money-laundering case, despite official claiming lack of evidence. THE ANTI-MONEY Laundering Organisation (AMLO) has filed a complaint with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) against Panthongtae Shinawatra, son of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, in a money-laundering case connected with the multi-billion-baht loan fraud linked to the state-owned Krungthai Bank. Pol General Chaiya Siriamphunkul, AMLO secretary-general, said AMLO officials had agreed to take legal action against Panthongtae, who allegedly received a Bt10-million cheque from Wichai Krisadathanont of the real estate firm Krisada Mahanakorn Group. The money-laundering charge is also connected to an earlier corruption case in which Thaksin was accused of abusing his power while in office by ordering Krungthai Bank’s top executives to extend a Bt9.9-billion loan to the real estate group based on highly inflated collateral. Earlier, Viroj Nualkhae and Suchai Chaovisit, former top executives of Krungthai Bank, were sentenced to 18-year jail terms by the Supreme Court for their roles in extending massive loans to companies affiliated with Krisada Mahanakorn Group. The AMLO chief said his agency had already forwarded documents and evidence, including those related to Panthongtae and other people’s financial records, to the DSI for further action. A former deputy DSI chief previously said he had been recently transferred to an inactive post at the Prime Minister’s Office after refusing to file money-laundering charges against Panthongtae due to insufficient evidence. Panthongtae also wrote on Facebook last week that there was a government witch hunt in the case against him, in which he said there were more than 300 financial transactions involving many people and organisations that had not been investigated. Regarding the Bt10-million cheque, he said the amount was “tiny”, representing only a 0.1 per cent of the entire amount at issue, and that he had already returned the money. At this stage, the AMLO chief said it was the duty of the DSI to pursue the money-laundering case against Panthongtae. Regarding the Yingluck government’s fake government-to-government rice export deals, AMLO had already seized more than Bt13 billion worth of assets from convicted suspects, Chaiya said. Former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom and ex-deputy commerce minister Phumi Saraphol were recently sentenced to lengthy jail terms in the case for incurring multi-billion-baht damages to the state by approving bogus deals. He said the case had a 10-year statute of limitations so authorities were empowered to seize more assets if they were found to be owned by convicted suspects. Chaiya also referred to another case in which a group of suspects alleged operated “zero dollar” tour programmes for Chinese tourists wanting to visit Thailand by offering unusually low-priced packages. The visitors then were allegedly lured into buying expensive items and services while on holiday. Chaiya said the civil case against suspects was separate from their recent acquittal by the Criminal Court, since the case could be reviewed by the Appeals and Supreme courts. The suspects’ assets have already been seized by AMLO based on the anti-money laundering law. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam told a seminar on international standards on preventing and suppressing money-laundering activities that a tough anti-money laundering law was a necessary tool to combat illegal activities. He also cautioned that excessive powers could corrupt authorities so there should be a fine balance on the issue. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30326616 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-09-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeneeds Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I have heard that the apple never falls far from the tree, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 If they can't get the father or the aunt, so they go after the boy, let's shake the tree they say, and see what will fall out.... However, the trick is not only to charge people with wrong doing, but rathar to make it stick and without the case taking years and years to go through the courts as many accuesd here in this country are known to do.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samui Bodoh Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I truly have no idea if he is innocent or guilty. But, the timing seems to be directly related to Yingluck doing her runner. Anyone dispute that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Runner number 3 in the making? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) Witch hunt, no such thing. Edited September 13, 2017 by Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 They sure hate the Shins.....but definitely not a witch hunt....of course not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod711 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 2 hours ago, webfact said: Regarding the Bt10-million cheque, he said the amount was “tiny”, representing only a 0.1 per cent of the entire amount at issue, and that he had already returned the money. So, guilty as charged then. His pathetic defense, a lot of other people did it too. Sounds like one of my childhood excuses, you know, the ones where your mother said "if Jimmy jumped off a bridge". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 1 hour ago, inThailand said: Runner number 3 in the making? With this kind of persecution you would not think twice about getting out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 30 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said: They sure hate the Shins.....but definitely not a witch hunt....of course not! If they just paid their tax and obeyed the laws they would not be hunted....simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 With this kind of persecution you would not think twice about getting out.persecution? he freely admits guilt and then condemns the gov because 10 mil is only a small percent of the total... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 3 hours ago, webfact said: Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam told a seminar on international standards on preventing and suppressing money-laundering activities that a tough anti-money laundering law was a necessary tool to combat illegal activities. Just get rid of the CCA and you watch things change around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 9 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said: persecution? he freely admits guilt and then condemns the gov because 10 mil is only a small percent of the total... You must have read a different story to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maeab101 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) 21 minutes ago, wakeupplease said: You must have read a different story to me. It was a small amount of money. Also he returned it. Why are they trying to make a example of him? Because of his name? looks like a witch hunt! Edited September 14, 2017 by maeab101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Sounds like he is upgrading from cheating in uni exams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halloween Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said: I truly have no idea if he is innocent or guilty. But, the timing seems to be directly related to Yingluck doing her runner. Anyone dispute that? Yes, it is a pathetic deflection for prosecution of a crime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halloween Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 19 minutes ago, maeab101 said: It was a small amount of money. Also he returned it. Why are they trying to make a example of him? Because of his name? looks like a witch hunt! If a bank robber is caught outside the bank and hands over the money is he innocent? If he had immediately returned the money he might have a defence that it was deposited without his knowledge, but that isn't what happened. He claims he returned the money eventually, and it was a small amount. Neither are reasons not to prosecute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wales01 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Why the government are wasting their time and money, nothing is going to happen [emoji35][emoji35]Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said: I truly have no idea if he is innocent or guilty. But, the timing seems to be directly related to Yingluck doing her runner. Anyone dispute that? nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan B Tong Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 They should indite him for his hair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Thian said: If they just paid their tax and obeyed the laws they would not be hunted....simple as that. Yes they would. 2 coups demonstrate that and tax evasion was never cited as a reason for either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searat7 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Maybe his BF does not want to move to Dubai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovi1kanobi Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 1 hour ago, halloween said: If a bank robber is caught outside the bank and hands over the money is he innocent? If he had immediately returned the money he might have a defence that it was deposited without his knowledge, but that isn't what happened. He claims he returned the money eventually, and it was a small amount. Neither are reasons not to prosecute. Yes, But he comes from a good family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovi1kanobi Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Time to whip out article 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovi1kanobi Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 1 hour ago, maeab101 said: It was a small amount of money. Also he returned it. Why are they trying to make a example of him? Because of his name? looks like a witch hunt! They can't get his father or sister so they are going after him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogs Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 3 hours ago, ramrod711 said: So, guilty as charged then. His pathetic defense, a lot of other people did it too. Sounds like one of my childhood excuses, you know, the ones where your mother said "if Jimmy jumped off a bridge". Did you read the previous article where the investigation team refused to file the charge as they had found ZERO evidence that supported the charge but they are going to file it anyway. That sure sound a little dodgy to me no evidence but lets charge him anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I truly have no idea if he is innocent or guilty. But, the timing seems to be directly related to Yingluck doing her runner. Anyone dispute that?Thaksins Midnight Runners. Enter the Charts at....[emoji450]Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I have little doubt he's guilty of receiving the funds that grew out of a very big bank fraud scandal that was orchestrated during his father's administration. But why AMLO is popping up with this now? This case and the events behind it happened MANY years ago, and as the OP notes, two of the non-government players in this already have been sentenced to prison. Did they somehow forget about the son's role for all these many years. It certainly was no secret that he shared in the bounty of the fraud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nausea Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 These displays of selective justice are doing more harm than good, methinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 4 hours ago, ChrisY1 said: They sure hate the Shins.....but definitely not a witch hunt....of course not! Regarding the Bt10-million cheque, he said the amount was “tiny”, representing only a 0.1 per cent of the entire amount at issue, and that he had already returned the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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