Popular Post webfact Posted January 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2023 A committee has been set up to consider disciplinary and criminal action against four Thai police officers who are accused of providing vehicle escort services to Chinese tourists, from Suvarnabhumi airport to their hotels in Bangkok. Pol Maj-Gen Archayon Kraithong, spokesman for the Royal Thai Police, said on Sunday that the national police chief, Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat, issued an order on Friday for the appointment of a panel to consider what action should be taken against the police officers for gross misconduct, after a fact-finding committee discovered that the four officers used their private cars, illegally equipped by sirens and painted in police livery, to provide escorts to Chinese tourists. The four officers have already been relieved of duty in the tourist and traffic police and have been moved to the operations centre of the Royal Thai Police, pending the outcome of the disciplinary probe. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/police-officers-providing-escort-service-to-chinese-tourists-face-criminal-probe/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-30 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted January 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: A committee has been set up to consider disciplinary and criminal action against four Thai police officers who are accused of providing vehicle escort services to Chinese tourists, from Suvarnabhumi airport to their hotels in Bangkok. Consider? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: after a fact-finding committee discovered that the four officers used their private cars, illegally equipped by sirens and painted in police livery, to provide escorts to Chinese tourists. Dismissal sounds fair... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orinoco Posted January 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) The tip of a massive iceberg, of stuff that this lot get up to on a daily basis. But good someone is taking an interest. Edited January 29, 2023 by Orinoco 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted January 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2023 50 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Dismissal sounds fair... They can get jobs as taxi drivers.... not far removed from what they are currently doing! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted January 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2023 The stupid police are acting as though this is a one off event that's never happened before. It's been a standard practice for years...with agents and immigration at the forefront. But the cops insist on digging a deeper hole...as they do! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignore it Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 "providing vehicle escort services to Chinese tourists, from Suvarnabhumi airport to their hotels in Bangkok" I thought the issue was the famous China tictoker and her mum going to Patts. Is this just standard Thai headline inaccuracy or indication of many Chinese going to several cities? Both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombra Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 There are uniformed police officers working in gold shops in their off-duty hours, and I am sure they have other part-time jobs. Working for extra cash is much better than taking 200 baht off a poor motorcyclist. I don't understand why providing a motorcycle escort service is that much different. They ought to be congratulated for their creativity in providing a much sought-after service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson468 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Ombra said: There are uniformed police officers working in gold shops in their off-duty hours, and I am sure they have other part-time jobs. Working for extra cash is much better than taking 200 baht off a poor motorcyclist. I don't understand why providing a motorcycle escort service is that much different. They ought to be congratulated for their creativity in providing a much sought-after service. They are using public resources for the purpose of a private enterprise, which is theft! Abuse of the law should be a very big no, no, but hey ho TIT! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymike100 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Orinoco said: The tip of a massive iceberg, of stuff that this lot get up to on a daily basis. But good someone is taking an interest. I agree its good, but what will the outcome be I wonder? We see these reports of corrupt cops all the time, but the worst that happens is they get moved to 'inactive' posts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said: I agree its good, but what will the outcome be I wonder? We see these reports of corrupt cops all the time, but the worst that happens is they get moved to 'inactive' posts? Maybe a few will get thrown under the bus. But will be business as usual for most others. Ps To few good guys chasseing to many bad guys. Edited January 30, 2023 by Orinoco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 And think people have to cheat to pass the police exam.....it must be really difficult, eh? Why not fire these people instantly....why are they still drawing a salary? If it is against the law to fire such people, then change the law. Time is running out on Thailand's ability to reduce corruption to any sort of reasonable level. Did Prayut vow to eradicate corruption? Isn't that what the coup was all about? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 3 hours ago, jacko45k said: They can get jobs as taxi drivers.... not far removed from what they are currently doing! A lot of them moonlight as cabbies in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adumbration Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 So pathetical. Every issue is just used as an excuse to have another talk fest. Never any actual action or follow up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 8 hours ago, hotchilli said: Dismissal sounds fair... Private cars? And here am I thinking it was motorcycles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peabody Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 4 hours ago, robertson468 said: They are using public resources for the purpose of a private enterprise, which is theft! I thought they were using private cars, not public resources. Illegally painting and outfitting private cars as police vehicles? THAT'S the buried lead here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Suggest the Taiwanese actress An Yu Qing or Charlene An to lead the investigation ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritScot Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Why? They were very probably just doing what they were told. This is not a one off infact its well established. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion58 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 10 hours ago, Orinoco said: The tip of a massive iceberg, of stuff that this lot get up to on a daily basis. But good someone is taking an interest. They’re only taking an interest because they got caught. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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