Phuket Officials Clarify About Alleged Extortion of Money From Saudi Arabian Tourist

[webfact]

 

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket – The President of the Andaman Guide Association has clarified about a rumor about officers allegedly extorting money from a Saudi Arabian tourist.

The story came to light after this week an unidentified tour guide spoke out on a Thai television news program following national news around the extortion of a Taiwanese Actress. He said a tour guide in Phuket messaged him about corrupt law enforcement officers allegedly placing illegal drugs on a Saudi Arabian tourist. They then extorted money from the tourist of roughly one million baht.

 

Mr. Krit Thepbamrung, President of the Andaman Guide Association said, “We have checked this statement out and found that this issue happened a long time ago and we were not sure if it was true about the extortion.

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/02/01/phuket-officials-clarify-about-alleged-extortion-of-money-from-saudi-arabian-tourist/

 

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[StayinThailand2much]

I'm sure it's all a misunderstanding, as there is no extortion by cops in Thailand (according to the police).

[Crossy]

25 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

I'm sure it's all a misunderstanding, as there is no extortion by cops in Thailand (according to the police).

 

My immediate thought too. Getting caught out is automatically "all a misunderstanding".

 

[spidermike007]

“We have checked this statement out and found that this issue happened a long time ago and we were not sure if it was true about the extortion". 

 

Wow. I am convinced. That was some very skillful PR. Phuket must feel such pride in having so much talent to work with. They are so good they could likely convince a few hundred people that Prayuth is honest or that the Thai army is a noble organization. Impressive. 

[Orinoco]

1 hour ago, StayinThailand2much said:

I'm sure it's all a misunderstanding, as there is no extortion by cops in Thailand (according to the police).

Oh no, Possible cops look at news headline .

Thailand RTP pants down no 3

[Hayduke]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Phuket – The President of the Andaman Guide Association has clarified about a rumor about officers allegedly extorting money from a Saudi Arabian tourist.

 

The rumor was clarified by pointing out that..…fair, honest, and professional police only extort money from tourists that can afford it…… and everyone knows Saudis have lots of money.

 

 

 

[Artisi]

Just add it to the list, but don't expect any outcome.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The President of the Andaman Guide Association has clarified about a rumor about officers allegedly extorting money from a Saudi Arabian tourist

It happened a long time ago, was never investigated, so I'm sure it didn't happen.

Clarified.

[stoner]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

“We have checked this statement out and found that this issue happened a long time ago and we were not sure if it was true about the extortion.

so which is it  ?

 

sure mai sure lor 

[Artisi]

10 minutes ago, stoner said:

so which is it  ?

 

sure mai sure lor 

It's now listed as misunderstanding number 4,376,498 - meaning it's all over. 

[smedly]

was this story written by a 6 year old 

[Gottfrid]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Krit Thepbamrung, President of the Andaman Guide Association said, “We have checked this statement out and found that this issue happened a long time ago and we were not sure if it was true about the extortion.

Better find out then.....or.....aaahhh! Yes, there is rug! Now go find the broom.

[brianthainess]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

“We have checked this statement out and found that this issue happened a long time ago

"...a long time ago" Oh well that's OK then. All clear then, now it's been clarified. Gee? 

[BritScot]

How long is "a long time ago"? 10 years, 5 years, 1 year, 6 months, last month or a week ago?? Its all in ones prospective!!!

[StayinThailand2much]

On 2/2/2023 at 11:46 AM, Hayduke said:

 

The rumor was clarified by pointing out that..…fair, honest, and professional police only extort money from tourists that can afford it…… and everyone knows Saudis have lots of money.

True. I still have to meet a Laotian or Burmese who had 1 million, or even 27,000 baht extorted by Thailand's finest.