Police seek faster updates on Yingluck’s travels from Foreign Affairs

[snoop1130]

Police seek faster updates on Yingluck’s travels from Foreign Affairs

By Suriya Patatayo 
The Nation

 

 

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has been sent a letter by police asking for information about the whereabouts and recent appearances of fugitive former PM Yingluck Shinawatra, said Deputy Police Chief Pol General Srivara Ransibrahmanakul on Thursday.

 

Srivara said the police have asked the Foreign Affairs Ministry for details about where Yingluck and her brother, Thaksin, have travelled from, by which flights, with which passports, and to where they were heading.

 

Police have not yet received a response from the ministry and expect it would take some time before they learn detail about their trip, said Srivara. They have not yet been able to locate her whereabouts, or have information that she is, or is not, now in Hong Kong as reported, he said.

 

To coordinate with foreign countries is the duty of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, and not that of the police, noted Srivara. The police have coordinated with Interpol in an effort to locate and arrest Yingluck, he said.

 

Knowing Yingluck’s location is critical to any extradition process, as only when an exact location is confirmed could police inform the prosecutor and Foreign Affairs to proceed with an extradition request. 

 

Interpol’s effort to locate her is thus critical to the process, said Srivara.

 

Yingluck is reported to be planning to soon hold a press conference in Hong Kong – her first since fleeing Thailand last August, according to whip Somchai Sawangkarn, a diplomatic source at the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).

 

Yingluck and her brother, Thaksin, travelled to Tokyo after being seen together last week in Beijing – a photo of them in the Chinese capital was circulated on social media last Saturday. 

 

Thaksin and Yingluck, both of whom are fugitives wanted by Thai authorities after being convicted of crimes, had been in Tokyo since Saturday and had left for Hong Kong on Tuesday, Japan News reported, quoting sources close to the pair.

 

Last August, Yingluck fled Thailand just days before the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders was scheduled to deliver its verdict in a case connected to her government’s rice-pledging scheme. 

 

A month later she was sentenced in absentia to five years in prison for negligence in managing the scheme, which incurred major losses for the state. 

 

Her elder brother, Thaksin, was deposed as prime minister in a military coup in 2006 and subsequently fled abroad to avoid being jailed after being convicted for abuse of power by the same court.

 

Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam, meanwhile said authorities pursuing seizure of Yingluck’s assets did not need to report to him as already they had the Article 44 order directing them to take action against her assets.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30338939

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-2-15

[Darcula]

Couldn't they just follow her on Facebook?

[brucec64]

Pretty much sums up the RTP...

 

[bluesofa]

6 minutes ago, Darcula said:

Couldn't they just follow her on Facebook?

You beat me to saying that by five minutes!

[YetAnother]

39 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has been sent a letter by police asking for information about the whereabouts and recent appearances

in general, i think people here assume Far more competence than actually exists in people in  govt jobs across the board;

these jobs are bought and sold; add nepotism and cronyism and you get the wrong people in the wrong jobs

[coulson]

They'll get all the updates they want if they just stay tuned 

 

The Shins about to stoke the political fire, in a manner the civilized world will warm up to.

 

Brace yourself Mr tu tu

Edited February 15, 2018 by coulson
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[Wilsonandson]

I know where he is. He's right now circling the outer rim of Uranus.
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[bluesofa]

1 minute ago, Wilsonandson said:

I know where he is. He's right now circling the outer rim of Uranus.


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Has anyone posted the video yet?

[shady86]

More efforts should be spend to tackle local crimes instead of focusing on something beyond your jurisdiction. Clowns running the country....

[djayz]

She's (actually they both have) been 2 steps ahead of this lot and they still think they can catch up... 

[BigBadGeordie]

6 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has been sent a letter

Well thanks to Uncle Tuu, Thailand has gone to 4.0.

For without him, it would have been a drum message or a carrier pigeon...now they have letters.

 

And we all know how good ThaiPost is.

[Denim]

6 hours ago, Darcula said:

Couldn't they just follow her on Facebook?

 

Obviously, twits prefer twitter......and even then they are slow on the uptake.

[webfact]

Police seek Yingluck travel details from Foreign Ministry

By SURIYA PATATAYO 
THE NATION

 

 

THE FOREIGN Affairs Ministry has been sent a letter by police asking for information about the whereabouts and recent appearances of fugitive former PM Yingluck Shinawatra, Deputy police chief Pol General Srivara Ransibrahmanakul said yesterday.

 

Srivara said the police have asked the Foreign Ministry for details about where Yingluck and her brother Thaksin have travelled, by which flights, with which passports, and to where they were heading.

 

Police have not yet received a response from the ministry and expect it would take some time before they learn details about the Shinawatras’ trip, said Srivara. They have not yet been able to locate Yingluck’s whereabouts, nor do they have information that she is, or is not, now in Hong Kong as reported, he said.

 

To coordinate with foreign countries is the duty of the Foreign Ministry, and not that of the police, noted Srivara. The police have coordinated with Interpol in an effort to locate and arrest Yingluck, he said.

 

Knowing Yingluck’s location is critical to any extradition process, as only when the exact location is confirmed can police inform the prosecutor and Foreign Ministry to proceed with an extradition request. 

 

Interpol’s effort to locate her is thus critical to the process.

 

Yingluck is reported to be planning to soon hold a press conference in Hong Kong – her first since fleeing Thailand last August – according to whip Somchai Sawangkarn, a diplomatic source at the National Legislative Assembly (NLA). Yingluck and her brother Thaksin travelled to Tokyo after being seen together last week in Beijing – a photo of them in the Chinese capital was circulated on social media last Saturday. 

 

Thaksin and Yingluck, both of whom are fugitives wanted by Thai authorities after being convicted of crimes, had been in Tokyo since Saturday and had left for Hong Kong on Tuesday, Japan News reported, quoting sources close to the pair.

 

Yingluck last August fled Thailand just days before the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders was scheduled to deliver its verdict in a case connected to her government’s rice-pledging scheme. A month later she was sentenced in absentia to five years in prison for negligence in managing the scheme, which incurred major losses for the state. 

 

Her elder brother, Thaksin, was deposed as prime minister in a military coup in 2006 and subsequently fled abroad to avoid being jailed after being convicted for abuse of power by the same court.

 

Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam, meanwhile said authorities pursuing seizure of Yingluck’s assets did not need to report to him as an Article 44 order had directed them to take action against her assets.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30338971

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-02-16

[Chang_paarp]

As the powers that be have cancelled all of Yinluck's Thai passports, what would the Dept Foreign Affairs officially know about her travels? They would not get any information based on use of her Thai passports and the country(/ies) that have issued her a passport would not share that information.

[steven100]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The police have coordinated with Interpol in an effort to locate and arrest Yingluck, he said.

hmmmmm  ....   interesting to say the least  !           

[bluesofa]

8 minutes ago, Chang_paarp said:

As the powers that be have cancelled all of Yinluck's Thai passports, what would the Dept Foreign Affairs officially know about her travels? They would not get any information based on use of her Thai passports and the country(/ies) that have issued her a passport would not share that information.

You're using ferang logic there.

What you say is correct. However, the Thai police aren't interested in what the MOFA know, the police are just using it to try and hide the fact the aren't doing/can't do anything about the situation. Deflecting the blame is what this is about.

Thainess at its best.

Edited February 16, 2018 by bluesofa

[newatthis]

36 minutes ago, steven100 said:

hmmmmm  ....   interesting to say the least  !           

But a complete waste of time. As your friend was quoted as saying :

"   Foreign countries cooperated by informing us of where they were, but when we asked them about extradition, they were silent,” Prayut said, "

[jaiyen]

If they cant keep track of these two people, its no wonder there are tens of thousands of over stayers, many illegal and criminals.  

[Get Real]

Why do they always show her with a wai and a depressed face?

I guess that question is the most interesting in this over watered story that continues every day.

[Media1]

LOL the RTP The laughs on them

[Thian]

Can't they follow where her cellphone logs in?

 Or check her kids' cellphone and see which foreign numbers call every day? Or do that on their internetconnection or emailbox......

[brucec64]

Can't they follow where her cellphone logs in?
 Or check her kids' cellphone and see which foreign numbers call every day? Or do that on their internetconnection or emailbox......

That would be a Thailand 4.0 solution. The RTP have not even reached level 1.0, and the best they could come up with is to send a letter!!!

It's as if they don't even want to succeed...

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[Golden Triangle]

13 hours ago, BigBadGeordie said:

Well thanks to Uncle Tuu, Thailand has gone to 4.0.

For without him, it would have been a drum message or a carrier pigeon...now they have letters.

 

And we all know how good ThaiPost is.

I hope they sent it EMS 

[chainarong]

14 hours ago, shady86 said:

More efforts should be spend to tackle local crimes instead of focusing on something beyond your jurisdiction. Clowns running the country....

Its not as if the Police are interpol, more like up the pole.

[chainarong]

5 hours ago, newatthis said:

But a complete waste of time. As your friend was quoted as saying :

"   Foreign countries cooperated by informing us of where they were, but when we asked them about extradition, they were silent,” Prayut said, "

Cause they don't deal with Junta's.

 

[coulson]

6 hours ago, steven100 said:

hmmmmm  ....   interesting to say the least  !           

Hong Kong authorities offered an escort for the Shins on arrival at the airport, they know what they're playing at and where they are welcome.

[Sydebolle]

Where were the speedy police hogs when both, as we know some years ago, were still in the country? Dr. T. was one of theirs, if his official ranking prior to his political career, serves my memory right. 

 

Now all of a sudden the Foreign Ministry is chased - what a ridiculous joke!  

[Wilsonandson]

She's in Dubai having her teeth done.

[Ossy]

On 2/16/2018 at 4:14 AM, webfact said:

Srivara said the police have asked the Foreign Ministry for details about where Yingluck and her brother Thaksin have travelled, by which flights, with which passports, and to where they were heading.

Mmm . . . in the unlikely event that the For. Min. would be likely to have a shred of info of this sort, the request does sound reasonable.

On 2/16/2018 at 4:14 AM, webfact said:

Police have not yet received a response from the ministry and expect it would take some time before they learn details about the Shinawatras’ trip, said Srivara.

Oh-oh . . . looks like the FO are saying 'FO' to the RTP and who could blame them, given the RTP's ineptitude in all things travel-related.

[bristolgeoff]

They must know where they are,just need to follow them for awhile and what passport they use.would not be hard to catch them.they don't hide from the media

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