Popular Post webfact Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2022 Scenes outside Bang Na Police Station last Saturday as police escorted Police Major Kom Rodphao to a hearing before the Phra Khanong Criminal Court where he was later ordered kept in custody as a probe into the case against him concerning the March 10th abduction of a husband and wife in the Udomsuk area of Bangkok proceeds. The couple were detained by 15 well-built men including Police Major Kom and a subordinate officer, Police Corporal Abhisit Chasanthia, in an operation to collect a debt for an illegal online gambling site. On Saturday, there were two disturbances outside the police station as Police Major Kom insisted on making his own way to the court even after he had been ordered detained by the police superintendent of the station. Despite the scenes, he was subsequently taken to court by police van. by James Morris and Son Nguyen This latest case has seen two police officers held in detention by the Phra Khanong Criminal Court until April 13th next and comes after public revulsion and anger last year over the Ferrari Joe case and several other incidents which have undermined confidence in the force and raised disturbing questions about the nature and extent of police corruption. On Saturday last, there was a powerful image outside Bang Na police station as police officers grappled with one of their own, a senior officer with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau who was ordered to be detained after it emerged that he was involved with the illegal abduction, detention and extortion of a husband and wife in early March. The police colonel refused to be held in arrest and taken to court by police officers insisting that he had a legal right to appear unescorted as he denied all the charges against him. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe His detention had already been ordered by the station chief. The man was among a gang of 15 who forcefully attempted to collect a debt from the couple on behalf of an illegal gambling site in a harrowing nine-hour ordeal. The case raises deep and unsettling questions about police corruption and has been met since last weekend with decisive police action both to discipline and prosecute the police officers involved and all concerned with the outrage. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/04/05/corrupt-policeman-refused-arrest-on-charges/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-04-06 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 6 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2022 I have big power - do you know who I am absolute disgrace - rot in jail 22 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2022 Even just the term corrupt policeman, when referring to the RTP, is like saying a dog with paws, or a cat with fur. He was likely shocked. Hold on. I am RTP. I am supposed to be above the law. You arresting me? Huh? They told me that would never happen. 20 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2022 And they only had to say Kom Now! And he would not resist. ???? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2022 57 minutes ago, smedly said: absolute disgrace - rot in jail Policeman in jail ? What makes you think he'd get time to 'rot' ? 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hayduke Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, webfact said: The case raises deep and unsettling questions about police corruption Don't worry Major Kom…...you can re-establish your professional honesty, integrity, and incorruptibility by simply bribing the right people. Edited April 5, 2022 by Hayduke 9 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2022 "Refused arrest insisting that he was innocent of abduction and extortion claims" did any one expected them to say otherwise?... 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pokerface1 Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2022 It's about time they dropped the ROYAL off the RTP it's an insult to the crown 21 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2022 Perhaps they mean resisted arrest, rather than 'refused'....... Rather a good example of how they believe they are above the law! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted April 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2022 3 hours ago, webfact said: and several other incidents which have undermined confidence in the force and raised disturbing questions about the nature and extent of police corruption. I think we all have a shrewd idea... 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Like old mate says. The only disgrace is being caught. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 1 hour ago, ezzra said: "Refused arrest insisting that he was innocent of abduction and extortion claims" did any one expected them to say otherwise?... Maybe he belongs to the jails are full of innocent people party? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted April 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2022 Is this the thin end of the wedge? A sign that Thailand is moving towards becoming a civilised country with a proper police force answerable to the courts or just a flash in the pan? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted April 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: incidents which have undermined confidence in the force incidents which have reinforced the public's opinion on the RTP 4 hours ago, webfact said: including Police Major Kom The police colonel refused that was a fast-tracked promotion! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Henry Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Fifteen police to collect a debt? All well trained and versed in the law. Who was minding the station while these officers are out moonlighting under instructions from their boss. Well I guess a husband and wife would be a formidable task for these officers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted April 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2022 What's the fuss? It's not like he used any plastic bags, no one died.....Jeez, get off his back. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dallen52 Posted April 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2022 Its everywhere. Pay for promotion. Based on station earnings. Bike taxis, in the book. Local shops on protection. Gold shops especially. Immi officers TM30 residential paper, 300 baht, some 500. Suppose to be free. Payment of petrol money to get police attention at night time. The list is never-ending. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dallen52 Posted April 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2022 1 hour ago, mikebell said: Is this the thin end of the wedge? A sign that Thailand is moving towards becoming a civilised country with a proper police force answerable to the courts or just a flash in the pan? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 4 hours ago, Hayduke said: Don't worry Major Kom…...you can re-establish your professional honesty, integrity, and incorruptibility by simply bribing the right people. Or being transferred to an inactive post for 6 months. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyphodb Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 2 hours ago, mikebell said: Is this the thin end of the wedge? A sign that Thailand is moving towards becoming a civilised country with a proper police force answerable to the courts or just a flash in the pan? A flash in the pan... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whale Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 2 hours ago, mikebell said: Is this ...... A sign that Thailand is moving towards becoming a civilised country with a proper police force answerable to the courts or just a flash in the pan? I think we all know the answer to that already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Ground control to Major Krom... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughrection Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 7 hours ago, webfact said: The police colonel refused to be held in arrest and taken to court by police officers insisting that he had a legal right to appear unescorted as he denied all the charges against him. "But, but, but .......... I'm a cop. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughrection Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 3 hours ago, mikebell said: Is this the thin end of the wedge? A sign that Thailand is moving towards becoming a civilised country with a proper police force answerable to the courts Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Paul Henry said: Fifteen police to collect a debt? All well trained and versed in the law. Who was minding the station while these officers are out moonlighting under instructions from their boss. Well I guess a husband and wife would be a formidable task for these officers. Someone needs to carry the stack of plastic bags...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouatchee Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 All he will have to do is follow a 6 hour corruption awareness video class so that he can be fully reinstated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilamonster Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 GROUND CONTROL TO MAJOR KOM! KICK UP MORE MONEY IN THE FUTURE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted April 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2022 7 hours ago, webfact said: the Ferrari Joe case and several other incidents which have undermined confidence in the force With all due respect, has there EVER been a time when "confidence in the force" was NOT "undermined" by the routine misconduct and lawbreaking of a large proportion of its members? I've been digging into my memories of the last 30 years and tried to identify a particular time period when the RTP actually DID enjoy confidence and trust. I failed. When something doesn't exist it cannot be "undermined". 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mywayboy Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 He didnt share the takings with the right people. Never seen a Police Force like if anywhere in the civilized world ,not that Thailand is civilized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 8 hours ago, webfact said: Police Major Kom Rodphao to a hearing before the Phra Khanong Criminal Court 8 hours ago, webfact said: The police colonel refused to be held in arrest and taken to court What now? Major or colonel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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