Popular Post Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 Alleged extortion of elderly Frenchman arrested on Pattaya beach just a big misunderstanding Image: Naewna Naew Na reported on the latest in the case of an 80 year old Frenchman who was taken in with a group of friends after walking on the beach in contravention of Covid-19 restrictions. It was claimed that police extorted 2,000 baht for taking the group home during the curfew after investigations dragged on to 1 am. In addition 50,000 baht bail had been handed over. The resolution of the case beggar's belief, notes Thaivisa, falling into the category of the mother of all whitewashes. The media said that Pim, 42, the wife of the Frenchman (who earlier had been to appeal for justice to her local MP) went with the MP's lawyer to meet Pattaya station chief Pol Col Khemmarin Phitsamai on Thursday evening. He had earlier said he was busy but now found time for her and the entourage that arrived at the police station. After about a one hour meeting Naew Na said that the foreigner's wife said that she had received wonderful justice and completely clear explanations. She admitted that it had all been one big misunderstanding. Regarding the bail money she now felt completely "sabai jai" (happy) and she no longer had any problem whatsoever with the actions of the police. After "wais" were exchanged all round chief Khemmarin said that his men were completely and utterly blameless in the case and had no criminal or disciplinary case to answer. He spoke of the constabulary's duty of care and adjustments to procedures in the long run without giving any further details. He offered an apology for the Thai wife's experience. Naew Na gave no details about the alleged extortion, the bail money or what has happened to the Frenchman. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-05-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 1 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 I said that 3 days ago, it will be put down to a misunderstanding. Misunderstanding my a++e, plod were put in a situation they could not handle, so just tried bluffing their way out of it. 55 13 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 Good wife to have though, seeks justice \ get the money back they extorted. Moral to the story, police can get away with it so might as well continue as before 42 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 Don't forget to get some lime solution in that corner. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cornishcarlos Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: He offered an apology for the Thai wife's experience. Just an apology to the wife... ?? 11 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 My thai girlfriend told me as it was reported yesterday in thai on FB....yes just a complete misunderstanding by all parties...everyone,s now very happy and the police chief emphasized how the police officers involved did nothing wrong....amazing and wonderful Thailand once again..... 16 2 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post darksidedog Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: falling into the category of the mother of all whitewashes. That takes some doing in this place. A deal was no doubt worked out and some at least of the 50,000 is back with Pim and her husband in exchange for pretending it was just a mistake. Business as usual. 31 1 1 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneeyedJohn Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 complete misunderstanding, like what exactly. How did the Frenchman cough up 50,000 , not from an ATM or a bank. This story is full of holes, and why are the other bunch of farangs caught with this guy not also in the news for being fined or were they let off. 18 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kwonitoy Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 Of course it was a misunderstanding Because they got Caught 26 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, cornishcarlos said: Just an apology to the wife... ?? The police chief cannot "parlez vous francais........... Edited May 9, 2020 by petermik 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steelepulse Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 I wonder how much of a refund they ended up getting? 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, kwonitoy said: Of course it was a misunderstanding Because they got Caught Precisely! 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 7 hours ago, kwonitoy said: Of course it was a misunderstanding Because they got Caught The case is CLOSED now chaps...with the proverbial "happy ending" all round 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sujo Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 15 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Good wife to have though, seeks justice \ get the money back they extorted. Moral to the story, police can get away with it so might as well continue as before Did she get the money back? I didnt see that. Maybe she got nothing back but was finally given a receipt for the bail. Dont know what happened to the 2000bht police taxi though. Would be nice if someone who knows the frenchman could enlighten us. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mavideol Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 17 minutes ago, colinneil said: I said that 3 days ago, it will be put down to a misunderstanding. Misunderstanding my a++e, plod were put in a situation they could not handle, so just tried bluffing their way out of it. “Elementary My Dear Watson” ‘You know my powers, my dear Watson, and yet at the end of three months Days I was forced to confess that I had at last met an antagonist who was my intellectual equal.’ 555 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post izod10 Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, petermik said: The case is CLOSED now chaps...with the proverbial "happy ending" all round Nah The Frenchman was executed (too old to live any more) His wife is now new wife of police chief 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dabhand Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, OneeyedJohn said: complete misunderstanding, like what exactly. How did the Frenchman cough up 50,000 , not from an ATM or a bank. This story is full of holes, and why are the other bunch of farangs caught with this guy not also in the news for being fined or were they let off. 50,000 not from an ATM? Daily withdrawal limits can easily be 50,000 or more. These are set by the customer and can be actioned via multiple withdrawals. Mine is 50,000 with Bangkok Bank and can be adjusted up or down quite easily. 6 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thequietman Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 27 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Alleged extortion of elderly Frenchman arrested on Pattaya beach just a big misunderstanding 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nausea Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 That's the way it works in Thailand. They got their money back, and I guess, these guys will a bit more selective with their victims. Luckily, my SO will give any extortionists hell. Don't pick on me, unless you want to deal with a crazy Thai woman, she has a rather possessionist attitude towards my money. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 It was either going to be "An honest mistake " or a "Misunderstanding" this time Misunderstanding won,so the old guy did not pay 50,000 Baht bail,he just thought he did,and 2000 Baht for escort home,that never happened either, case closed,everybody happy,sort of regards Worgeordie 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Destiny1990 Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 Glad to see that the Wai again cleared things up !! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Boomer6969 Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 Now I worry these two could fall off their balcony while having sex. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essox essox Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 22 minutes ago, petermik said: The police chief cannot "parlez vous francais........... JE parle francais un peu !!!! et je ecrire francais un peu.....!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 13 minutes ago, dabhand said: 50,000 not from an ATM? Yes, no problem if balance allows. If you walk around Pattaya always have a well balanced account and ATM card to bail out. Kudos to the wife who had the courage to stand up against the gang in uniform. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 24 minutes ago, steelepulse said: I wonder how much of a refund they ended up getting? Probably less administration costs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Justgrazing Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 36 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: The resolution of the case beggar's belief, notes Thaivisa, falling into the category of the mother of all whitewashes 37 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: He spoke of the constabulary's duty of care and adjustments to procedures in the long run without giving any further details. What a Swizz .. seen the headline and thought this'll be good for a laugh .. read the story and nowt about they actually wriggled out of it .. all you get is a load of waffle and platitutdes .. What a flipping let down .. Thailand Hub of excuses you never get to hear .. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Don't you just love a happy ending sealed with a wai, closure, all good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Youlike Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 I'm so happy that this didn't ruin Thailands reputation...???? 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scotsdude Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 Well done to the Thai wife sticking up for her husband... No Thai rak Thai in this case... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post moe666 Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 Good going wife, the cops just figured take the money and run the old man will do nothing. They didn't figure on the wife who would not let it go. What ever took place in the end the cops backed down. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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