Bangkok police offer public apology, but do not admit to extortion of Taiwanese actress

[snoop1130]

 

The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) said in a statement issued today (Monday) that they are investigating an allegation that a group of Huai Khwang police extorted 27,000 baht from a Taiwanese actress, found in possession of an electronic cigarette, during a stop at a road checkpoint.

 

The MPB said it wants to hear from witnesses who paid the bribe and to whom, in exchange for releasing the actress without charge. It declined to admit, however, that Huai Khwang police had extorted money from the actress as alleged, claiming that there are some conflicting details in the allegation which need to be cleared up.

 

The MPB did, nonetheless, offer a public apology for the conduct of Huai Khwang police officers in allowing the Taiwanese actress to be released instead of charging her for illegal possession of an electronic cigarette.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-police-offer-public-apology-but-do-not-admit-to-extortion-of-taiwanese-actress/

 

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[snoop1130]

Chief of Huai Kwang Police Station Transferred amid Probe over Alleged Extortion

 

 

BANGKOK, Jan 30 (TNA) –Pol Col Yingyos Suwanno, chief of Huai Khwang station has been transferred to an inactive post pending an investigation into alleged extortion of a Taiwanese actress.

 

National polcie chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas ordered the transfer and a disciplinary committee set up to assess the severity of penalties and criminal prosecution against the policemen if they are found being involved in the alleged extortion.

 

The transfer of the Huai Khwang station chief came after former politician Chuvit Kamolvisit posted on his Facebook account yesterday that he had a video clip to prove the extortion claim by the Taiwanese actress.

 

Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1104802

 

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[2baht]

So, I guess the trip to Taiwan is off?

[worgeordie]

Does that mean they will have to be more careful in future,

who they extort money from , I expect it will quieten down

for a while ,but as always will never go away, in my lifetime

anyway.

 

regards Worgeordie 

 

 

[ukrules]

39 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The MPB said it wants to hear from witnesses who paid the bribe and to whom, in exchange for releasing the actress without charge.

It sounds like they want to arrest her for bribing a police officer.....and the electric cigarette posession.

 

Edited January 30, 2023 by ukrules

[internationalism]

published 9h ago:

"Acting as a private detective, former massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit said Monday morning there's a video clip showing Taiwanese actress Charlene An facing extortion by police at Huay Kwang checkpoint.

Chuwit said in a post on FB a Thai woman who was part of An's party early Jan has a clip showing police extorting the money adding that it was the woman who handed 27,000 baht to police."

https://www.facebook.com/KhaosodEnglish/posts/pfbid02ddfWGzcikFKipZuPBswiR2s6hU4QeP5dkPDUVRKCJXFNMCgWdCUebWArisnGCTSgl

[2baht]

33 minutes ago, 2baht said:

So, I guess the trip to Taiwan is off?

I think they should send a least one officer, to pay back the 27,000 baht! Maybe they'll just do a bank transfer?

[metisdead]

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[chickenslegs]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

The MPB did, nonetheless, offer a public apology for the conduct of Huai Khwang police officers in allowing the Taiwanese actress to be released instead of charging her for illegal possession of an electronic cigarette.

That is not an apology.

[Caldera]

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The transfer of the Huai Khwang station chief came after former politician Chuvit Kamolvisit posted on his Facebook account yesterday that he had a video clip to prove the extortion claim by the Taiwanese actress.

I wasn't sure whom to believe, but Chuwit settles it for me. He's so well informed it's almost spooky. 

[steven100]

you couldn't make this stuff up if you tried            this would make an excellent tv soapie  !

[Puccini]

A Thai newspaper from which forum rules prohibit us to quote says that the police admitted today that they extorted 27,000 Baht  from the actress.

 

I guess we have to wait until this information is published in a permitted news source until it can can posted here. Look out for it. Thiti Saengsawang of the Metropolitan police is said to have given this information.

[OttoPollmann]

Where is this electronic cigarette? They haven't confiscated the item? That sounds stupid to me, even I let you go for a bribe I would keep the evidence for a situation like this. 

But normally if a foreigner gets caught for viping, they'll make a big vinyl board. That's a nice photo opp with all the finest from the RTP in full gears behind the nasty culprit in shackles. 

[Elkski]

I hope some major media outlets besides the star pick this up.  But as an American we need to clean up our police at the same time as is evident by now.  Bunch of steroid thugs. 

[engamann]

This boys will never find ther face again ????

[fusion58]

Quote

Bangkok police offer public apology, but do not admit to extortion of Taiwanese actress

Translation: "Looking for a way to be let off the hook without having to admit to any wrongdoing or face any consequences."

[Puccini]

Would this be a fair summary of the police statements, in chronological order:

 

1. There was no checkpoint.

 

2. There was a checkpoint, but no extortion took place.

 

3. Yes, we did extort 27,000 Baht.

 

Edited January 30, 2023 by Puccini

[Blumpie]

There is no real step forward here... this is a huge black eye for tourism and there's no way to stop the bad press.  

In a world where it's hard to get tourists back they really shot themselves in the foot this time.  

I don't care what anyone says, chinese are not coming back in the numbers that they said they would so far because of previous passport restrictions, etc.  

 

[Blumpie]

48 minutes ago, engamann said:

This boys will never find ther face again ????

Ah.. friend... you forget the power of delusion.  Never forget this power.  ????

[Dan O]

24 minutes ago, Blumpie said:

There is no real step forward here... this is a huge black eye for tourism and there's no way to stop the bad press.  

In a world where it's hard to get tourists back they really shot themselves in the foot this time.  

I don't care what anyone says, chinese are not coming back in the numbers that they said they would so far because of previous passport restrictions, etc.  

 

I believe the lack of Chinese tourist coming at this point is more dictated by the lack of finances due to past and recent lock downs in their country. The farther we move forward from reopening the more tourism should rebound 

[Joe Farang]

I believe that any road checks in the early hours of the morning should be restricted to the driver of the car, speeding, drunk/drug driving, valid licence/Insurance. etc.

Tourists in a Taxi should be left alone unless there were extreme curcumstances.

Checking for valid Visas should be carried out by IO during opening hours in Restaurant/Bars if need be, but it would be better to stop annoying tourists during their holidays.

[RichardColeman]

Seems the cops here are more criminal than the Chinese criminals here  !

[spidermike007]

Maybe they have finally admitted some guilt. This story is rich. Always fun to see highly corrupt cops outed. 

 

Senior Thai police officers, on Monday, came out to admit that it appeared likely a bribe was paid by Taiwanese actress Charlene An to police officers on duty at a Bangkok checkpoint on January 4th last. This comes as Chuwit Kamolvisit, the former politician turned anti-corruption campaigner, has revealed that a clip of the bribe being paid to an officer is available and that he is to meet the Singaporean boyfriend of the movie star to confirm his story. 

 

https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2023/01/30/police-admit-bribe-paid-by-taiwanese-actress-charlene-an-yu-qing/

 

 

[Orinoco]

There we go, just a big misunderstanding.

Will be old news tomorrow.

Next big headline,   Taxi driver hands back 150,000 baht left on back seat of Taxi.

TIT.

 

 

[Artisi]

12 hours ago, 2baht said:

So, I guess the trip to Taiwan is off?

Bummer, another missed opportunity for a photo shoot and pointing. 

[daveAustin]

Bangkok police offer public apology, but do not admit to extortion

 

We are very sorry that you got inconvenienced and had to pay all that money for nothing. However, we did absolutely nothing wrong. Never. Not us. Honest. TRUST US! lol ???????? 

[Lucky Bones]

27,000 baht and a actress?

This country only works in round numbers.

Fishy.????????

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The MPB said it wants to hear from witnesses who paid the bribe and to whom, in exchange for releasing the actress without charge. It declined to admit, however, that Huai Khwang police had extorted money from the actress as alleged, claiming that there are some conflicting details in the allegation which need to be cleared up.

Like we didn't do it?

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The MPB did, nonetheless, offer a public apology for the conduct of Huai Khwang police officers in allowing the Taiwanese actress to be released instead of charging her for illegal possession of an electronic cigarette.

Charging a tourist for possession of an electronic cigarette is absurdity in itself.

[Artisi]

2 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Charging a tourist for possession of an electronic cigarette is absurdity in itself.

Isn't most of what they do an absurdity?