8 policemen dismissed after allegedly demanding Bt40,000 from woman

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8 policemen dismissed after allegedly demanding Bt40,000 from woman

By The Nation

 

 

Eight policemen from Nong Chok police station in Phetchaburi have been dismissed after a scandalous video showed them demanding thousands of baht from a woman or they would send her for a drug test.

 

Footage of the video, posted on the Internet on May 31, shows the policemen asking the woman for Bt40,000, but she is seen saying she can pay only Bt33,000.

 

Provincial chief police Tianchai Kama-Paso today (June 2) ordered all eight policemen who appeared in the video – a lieutenant-colonel, a captain, three lieutenants, a sub-lieutenant and two senior sergeants major – to be dismissed.

 

The policemen were transferred to Phetchaburi’s police operations centre and will be investigated for prosecution.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30388939

 

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[colinneil]

Heavens above.... What ever next policemen demanding money.... Shocking absolutely shocking.

If they sacked every policeman here who demanded money, there would be nobody left to police the country.

[Maitdjai]

A sub-lieutenant...

from "Sub City"...

sub-sobbing now.

????????????

[CharlieH]

"a lieutenant-colonel, a captain, three lieutenants, a sub-lieutenant and two senior sergeants major – to be dismissed"

 

Shocking how far through the ranks this corruption has been allowed to spread.

The saddest part is it is probably not an isolated incident either and more should/could be done to root this out.

People should respect the Police and feel comfortable seeking help from them, not be in fear of extortion or worse from those that are supposed to help and "protect" us.

[Phuketshrew]

16 minutes ago, webfact said:

The policemen were transferred to Phetchaburi’s police operations centre and will be investigated for prosecution.

So they weren't dismissed then?

[smedly]

investing in a wireless hidden body cam might be a good investment linked to your phone to record sound and video 

[Hayduke]

48 minutes ago, webfact said:

Provincial chief police Tianchai Kama-Paso today (June 2) ordered all eight policemen who appeared in the video – a lieutenant-colonel, a captain, three lieutenants, a sub-lieutenant and two senior sergeants major – to be dismissed.

 

But first they're being given time to raise enough money to bribe the provincial chief of police. Then he will have a valid reason to ignore the whole thing...without violating police core values.

 

 

Edited June 2, 2020 by Hayduke

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

20 minutes ago, Phuketshrew said:

So they weren't dismissed then?

 

Apparently, "dismissed" from their prior assignments... but not "dismissed" in the sense you or I or others might expect, meaning dismissed from their employment.

 

The latter only happens here in the rarest of instances, no matter how grievious the offense.

 

 

[JusticeGB]

Probably told someone higher in the food chain that they only got 25 000 baht so got sacked for lying!

[TooBigToFit]

They all should be jailed and banned from any government employment forever. But this is Thailand. At least follow the lives of these corrupt police after they are retired as its almost certain many are likely to go on and continue acts of crime to get the lifestyle they want.

[PatOngo]

Only 40K??? No wonder they were dismissed, that's not enough to go around! 

[Silencer]

Police around the world HATE cameras...because their lies, crimes, and arrogance are easily revealed.

[BobBKK]

"they were IMMEDIATELY dismissed from the tea money pool and we hope that restores public trust" 

 

Stated Police Senior General Wanjai 'Mr T' Nackerpackerboom

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

It took EIGHT officers to extort one plain nobody Thai woman???

 

Really, they have to do a bit more work on their manpower utilization...

 

[ChipButty]

The police get away with murder here

[overt2016]

Seriously "Why is this news?" All in Thailand know that the Biggest thieves in Thailand

Are MPs State Officials, Police more police and more police. Did I forget to mention MPs and government officials?

[ryane66]

If they dismissed every police officer and government official that demanded and expected bribes there would be few left on the payroll. I personally had to pay a 20000 baht bribe at the land title office to get something approved in a reasonable time. When building, the boss of the workers had to pay 15000 baht to the police get a worker off trumped up charges. Previous to that the head of the truckers filling our land told me he pays the police monthly so all his trucks and drivers aren't harassed.  It's absolutely everywhere. 

Edited June 2, 2020 by ryane66

[CNXexpat]

5 hours ago, CharlieH said:

"a lieutenant-colonel, a captain, three lieutenants, a sub-lieutenant and two senior sergeants major – to be dismissed"

 

Shocking how far through the ranks this corruption has been allowed to spread.

The saddest part is it is probably not an isolated incident either and more should/could be done to root this out.

People should respect the Police and feel comfortable seeking help from them, not be in fear of extortion or worse from those that are supposed to help and "protect" us.

I am not surprised. At the police you don´t get a higher position because you are doing your job well, you have to pay up to 1 million Baht to come to a higher level. Well, and then you have to take bribes to get this money back. Also you get a part of the bribes the ranks under you take from the people and companies. 

[Traubert]

No wonder no-one wears a helmet.

 

40 grand eight ways?

[spiekerjozef]

Only 40? that's 5 each

[alacrity]

5 hours ago, Phuketshrew said:

So they weren't dismissed then?

Dismissed as in 'don't care what they did' other than getting caught. 

Transferred to 'inactive posts' so that SOP's can continue for the remainder.

[rvaviator]

5 hours ago, colinneil said:

Heavens above.... What ever next policemen demanding money.... Shocking absolutely shocking.

If they sacked every policeman here who demanded money, there would be nobody left to police the country.

Sounds like you are making a big assumption there ... Should it not be : There would not be any police left in the country ? ????

[ericthai]

7 hours ago, colinneil said:

Heavens above.... What ever next policemen demanding money.... Shocking absolutely shocking.

If they sacked every policeman here who demanded money, there would be nobody left to police the country.

Sacked!! amazing, I thought that never happens in Thailand, I guess all the "inactive positions" must all be full!!!

[worgeordie]

Verdict....it was either an honest mistake or a misunderstanding,

these officers were good earners.....opps sorry ,I mean good officers.

regards worgeordie

Edited June 2, 2020 by worgeordie

[cardinalblue]

Transferred and dismissed have same meaning in thailand?

[Colabamumbai]

Thai cops are never fired. 

[scorecard]

15 hours ago, colinneil said:

Heavens above.... What ever next policemen demanding money.... Shocking absolutely shocking.

If they sacked every policeman here who demanded money, there would be nobody left to police the country.

Over 30+ years heard the story several times of someone very proud of their son for becoming a policeman but after not too long he resigned.

 

Why? Because he was being forced into the seniors gang or chain of corruption. Refuse to join/become part of the chain and you get ostracized, ignored, accused of fake actions. Better to resign. 

[GAZZPA]

Wow. Is this the shape of things to come? Or is it just because they have been caught on camera (so undeniable) and the police are making an example of them just for show? Everyone is aware that the police are corrupt and extort money from people, you only have to see how they enforce the law on the roads. Set up a road block, collect as much as possible and lapse on any enforcement after the road block is over. its very obvious the collection of money is the prime objective. the money for fines should go nowhere near the police and simply go to the courts like most countries. Anyway this is a good show...

 

 

[AhFarangJa]

15 hours ago, TooBigToFit said:

They all should be jailed and banned from any government employment forever. But this is Thailand. At least follow the lives of these corrupt police after they are retired as its almost certain many are likely to go on and continue acts of crime to get the lifestyle they want.

Correct Sir, and I will give you a one word hint.............politics...........

[AhFarangJa]

I would like to make a small prediction here. These officers will be moved around to a quiet suburb for a while, an investigation will be swept under that huge bump in the middle of the floor, and most of all, we will never, ever, hear any more about this, which is so typical here.