Rock star 'Sek Loso' remains in custody after stand-off with police over gun

By THE NATION

 

Rock star Seksan Sukpimai, better known as “Sek Loso”, is released on bail yesterday in relation to drug use charges. He was then rearrested and transferred to Nakhon Sri Thammarat police for allegedly firing a gun into the air.

 

CONTROVERSIAL rock star Seksan Sukphimai, who is also widely known as “Sek Loso”, posted bail after being arrested at his home on Sunday but he remained in police custody on further charges related to obstructing a police operation.

 

Min Buri Provincial Court yesterday granted bail for Seksan on a guarantee of Bt150,000. But he was then taken to Phrom Kiri Police Station in Nakhon Si Thammarat to face further charges. Police said he possessed an unregistered gun and there were traces of narcotics in his urine.

 

 

Earlier Friday, Seksan broadcast himself on Facebook Live shooting a gun into the sky inside a temple compound in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

 

Nakhon Si Thammarat Court issued an arrest warrant the next day.

 

He had missed two concerts – in Nong Khai and Pattaya – as police were hunting him, and he was later captured at his home in Bangkok on New Year’s Eve.

 

Khannayao Police superintendent Pol Colonel Sing Singhadet said officers had arrested Seksan at his home in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district under an arrest warrant on charges of possessing an illegal gun and ammunition, carrying a gun in public without a justifiable reason and shooting in public without justifiable reason.

 

However, after an armed confrontation between police and Seksan at his home, police issued a further charge of resisting a police operation.

 

Sing said a search of Seksan’s house has uncovered an unregistered gun, which Seksan claimed belonged to his friend. An initial urine examination also discovered traces of methamphetamines, with further results expected in two days.

 

 

Seksan claimed that his urine turned purple after the narcotics test because he had taken sleeping pills. He also apologised for his reckless behaviour by shooting in public and confronting police with a gun. He admitted that this set a bad example, which he had not intended to do.

 

 

His ex-wife, Wiphakorn Sukphimai, said she could not confirm that Seksan was under the effect of drugs, because she did not see him using them. She said she did not know about the gun that her ex-husband claimed belonged to a friend, but she knew that he had two registered guns.

 

Two planned concert appearances were affected by Sekan’s absence. The owner of Khong Eye Villa Resort in Nongkhai Phuchong Chanantho, who hired Seksan for a concert at his resort on Saturday, revealed that he planned to sue the star because he had violated his contract to perform.

 

Phuchong said the resort had signed the contract with Seksan’s band in March and had already paid him. His absence caused many fans to cancel their tickets and the resort had to refund the full purchase price.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30335186

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-01-02

Sek Loso released on bail

By Thai PBS

 

 

Controversial rock star Seksan Sukphimai or Sek Loso was today (Jan 1) granted temporary release by the Min Buri Provincial Court on a 150,000-baht bail but was prohibited from traveling outside the country.

 

But immediately after he was released on bail in Bangkok, he was booked for questioning by Nakhon Si Thammarat police on charges of shooting in the air during at a temple ground in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

 

Sek Loso was arrested by metropolitan police from his house in Bang Khen district in Bangkok on Sunday (Dec 31) after he repeatedly defied police requests for him to voluntarily turn himself in to face the charges filed by Nakhon Si Thammarat police for shooting in the air on Dec 29.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/sek-loso-released-bail/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2018-01-02

"Rock star Seksan Sukpimai, better known as 'Sek Loso',..."

 

It appears that Thailand uses to same standards to qualify one as a "rock star" as they use for "higher education". Beyond the Thai borders, the reaction to both is "Huh?".

10 minutes ago, webfact said:

but was prohibited from traveling outside the country.

I've heard that one before.

Wonderful to see him smiling and laughing. It's soooo much fun. Remember, kiddies, breaking the law, taking drugs, defying police, putting people's lives at risk is such a tension reliever. Please try this at home -- regards, Sek.

Methamphetamine sleeping pills - now that's a real oxymoron!

Rock Star .! Proper rock stars drive Roller's into swimming pools .. 

Judging for all the big smiles all around of the arresting police

officers, It appear that he takes it all in kinda fun experience and a

a joke worthy of a rock star people make him out to be.....

 

8 minutes ago, Justgrazing said:

Rock Star .! Proper rock stars drive Roller's into swimming pools .. 

Be patient, they are working on it!

I must admit..this thread is full of good old school humour...AMUSING THAILAND...

smiles all 'round in the News photo

( and no trigger finger pointing in photo)

 

 

... put it down to a free career building photo op

2 hours ago, ezzra said:

Judging for all the big smiles all around of the arresting police

officers, It appear that he takes it all in kinda fun experience and a

a joke worthy of a rock star people make him out to be.....

 

He has just told them how much is in the envelope for his bail out.

Drugged up; resisting arrest; threatening officers; firing an unlicensed gun in public; I feel a 500 baht fine is due.

13 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Drugged up; resisting arrest; threatening officers; firing an unlicensed gun in public; I feel a 500 baht fine is due.

plus administration and handling fees

5 hours ago, webfact said:

an unregistered gun, which Seksan claimed belonged to his friend.

he then stated that the hand firing the gun also belonged to his friend and the urine with narcotic traces to another friend. 

 

 

loso in trouble again? standard. whenever i say i like loso to thai friends they say he's a bad man. i say i listen to his music, i don't hang out with the guy. i can actually sing this pretty well in the karaoke near me 55

 

4 hours ago, jaltsc said:

"Rock star Seksan Sukpimai, better known as 'Sek Loso',..."

 

It appears that Thailand uses to same standards to qualify one as a "rock star" as they use for "higher education". Beyond the Thai borders, the reaction to both is "Huh?".

So what?  I bet there are major French and Spanish and German and Australian and Japanese, and, despite their dominance of international rock, even US and UK, bands and artists who I haven't heard of.  Even before he went solo, the band Loso sold around 20 million albums and played the Glastonbury (UK) and South-by-Southwest (US) music festivals, amongst other international appearances, so definitely not a "huh" band or musician.  It's sad to see how he turned out, succumbing to self importance and arrogance (though some would say "That's rock n roll, baby"), but, whether you like his music or not, no one can down play his past success.

Keep this Hi So locked up for a month.

Just now, Stargrazer9889 said:

Keep this Hi So locked up for a month.

sek loso is not hiso mate. rethink hiso here

I wonder if his 2 years suspended sentence for attacking a woman is still in force? 

2 hours ago, Happy enough said:

loso in trouble again? standard. whenever i say i like loso to thai friends they say he's a bad man. i say i listen to his music, i don't hang out with the guy. i can actually sing this pretty well in the karaoke near me 55

 

Yep, great song that one.

Prolly one of THE classic Thai rock songs.

THE SONG that just everybody loves, male and female, gets them singing along, and dancing.

Saw him 4-5 years ago, absolutely brilliant concert. He was obviously off his tits, but man, did he put on a show. Even played a Clash song....

Khannayao Police superintendent Pol Colonel Sing Singhadet.

So they sent a Singer to arrest a singer. 

These names have got to be made up.

 

As for decent Thai music, it there such a thing ?

Only song I've  ever liked was this one. But without the video it would be as bad as all the rest.

 

 

Edited January 2, 20188 yr by berybert

6 hours ago, Dexlowe said:

Wonderful to see him smiling and laughing. It's soooo much fun. Remember, kiddies, breaking the law, taking drugs, defying police, putting people's lives at risk is such a tension reliever. Please try this at home -- regards, Sek.

Yep.

Glad to see you're finally coming round. Good one...

Sounds like somebody couldn't stand all the attention Toon Bodyslam's been getting.

Why is the press asking the ex wife about his recent problems?He's been divorced for year's.I like his music very much.Hope he get's it sorted out.Why the Thai script?

Edited January 2, 20188 yr by riclag

8 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

I've heard that one before.

many

A rock star and Thailand. Wow, it is great, I learn this. 55555

Any connection between rock and Thailand? Nah,  It is ridiculous. I don’t buy it.

Ahhh, facebook live...the self-loving users result in catching many dastardly deeds.

9 hours ago, PatOngo said:

Be patient, they are working on it!

Good point Sir .. But has this so- called " rock star " ever chucked a TV outta the window at the Patt' Hilton .. Or set fire to his guitar on stage .? For these are the actions of real rock stars 

16 minutes ago, Justgrazing said:

Good point Sir .. But has this so- called " rock star " ever chucked a TV outta the window at the Patt' Hilton .. Or set fire to his guitar on stage .? For these are the actions of real rock stars 

Throwing anything out through a window is worthless, but Jimi’s guitar burning had artistic value in his time….I say this with doubt. If Loso reads this, tomorrow he burns his old socks at Annusawary.