Popular Post webfact Posted December 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2022 The retired teacher who was arrested today. Photo: INN News by TNR Staff A RETIRED teacher was arrested on charges of defrauding the public after posting a message on his Facebook page to raise funds for a blessing ceremony today (Dec. 17) with donations reaching almost a million baht, Sanook.com said. The suspect, only identified as Mr. Enamsamuti who lives in Bangkok’s Suan Luang area, fully cooperated with Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau police and stated that he did not have any bad intentions. The suspect pointed out that in his opinion if science cannot resolve problems then ceremonies such as Bai Sri, which is performed to bestow happiness and prosperity to a person or place, might help. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/12/17/retired-teacher-arrested-over-raising-funds-for-a-blessing-ceremony/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-12-19 - Cigna 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 He should know that nothing is allowed in Thailand unless you have a workpermit. And that is only given as you have a job or occupation for things Thai people can't do. And as they can do everything....... it is impossible to do something as a expat or retirered foreigner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted December 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2022 3 hours ago, webfact said: The suspect pointed out that in his opinion if science cannot resolve problems then ceremonies such as Bai Sri, which is performed to bestow happiness and prosperity to a person or place, might help. Basically if science does not work turn to voodoo ! Countries going backwards not forwards 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted December 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, ikke1959 said: He should know that nothing is allowed in Thailand unless you have a workpermit. And that is only given as you have a job or occupation for things Thai people can't do. And as they can do everything....... it is impossible to do something as a expat or retirered foreigner He is Thai, and a well read professor.....................Quote from Thailand post (if it is allowed).......... Reporters reported that for Mr. A, he is still a professor at the Faculty of Economics. A famous university in Rangsit area. and also a writer, columnist His works are books and articles. Published with many publishers. which one of them There is a book named “Taksinomics Tracks” contains economic articles about the economic policies of the government in the era of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as well as the author’s criticisms on the policies of this government. in the past The last sentence could be another reason for his arrest I suppose.... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 A blessing ceremony for his newly purchased Benz. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: The suspect pointed out that in his opinion if science cannot resolve problems then ceremonies such as Bai Sri, which is performed to bestow happiness and prosperity to a person or place, might help. I’m with Groucho Marx on such matters. ”If a black cat crosses your path, it signifies that the animal is going somewhere.” Groucho Marx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 1 hour ago, ikke1959 said: He should know that nothing is allowed in Thailand unless you have a workpermit. And that is only given as you have a job or occupation for things Thai people can't do. And as they can do everything....... it is impossible to do something as a expat or retirered foreigner You forget to mention the famous brown envelope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 2 hours ago, ikke1959 said: He should know that nothing is allowed in Thailand unless you have a workpermit. And that is only given as you have a job or occupation for things Thai people can't do. And as they can do everything....... it is impossible to do something as a expat or retirered foreigner Is he a foreigner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 7 hours ago, webfact said: The suspect pointed out that in his opinion if science cannot resolve problems then ceremonies such as Bai Sri, which is performed to bestow happiness and prosperity to a person or place, might help. Nice try... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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