snoop1130 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 A recent internal investigation revealed the involvement of the Excise Department’s Prevention and Suppression Bureau director in a case regarding illegal oil transportation, intercepted by the Highway Police on June 7. The unnamed director’s alleged involvement came to light when he reportedly contacted the Highway Police Department (HPD) in an attempt to secure the release of a detained driver and his tanker, stopped on Phetkasem Road in Prachuap Khiri Khan following suspicions of unlawful oil transport. The HPD personnel refused to comply with the director’s request. Despite the director’s attempt to speak with Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Pankaew, the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) commander, who also holds the position of acting HPD commander, Pol. Maj. Gen Jaroonkiat declined. Eaknithi Nithithanprapas, the director-general, ordered an investigation into the matter of illegal oil transportation, aiming for a resolution within seven days from June 7, reported Bangkok Post. The inquiry concluded with the suspension of the director on Tuesday for a serious disciplinary violation, as announced by deputy director-general Kriengkrai Pattanaporn. Moreover, the Excise Department requested additional information from the HPD to assist with any potential prosecutions involving department employees related to the illegal oil scandal case. By Mitch Connor Caption: Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/excise-director-suspended-amid-illegal-oil-transport-scandal-in-thailand -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 No doubt that the tanker driver will be the main fall guy here, though he was only doing his job of delivering his load from point A to point B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The HPD personnel refused to comply with the director’s request. Despite the director’s attempt to speak with Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Pankaew, the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) commander, who also holds the position of acting HPD commander, Pol. Maj. Gen Jaroonkiat declined. Eaknithi Nithithanprapas, the director-general, ordered an investigation into the matter of illegal oil transportation, aiming for a resolution within seven days from June 7, reported Bangkok Post. Another bent official bites the dust.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 I bet a few 'do you know who I am' and offers of money went down those phone lines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzaa09 Posted June 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2023 20 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Another bent official bites the dust.... More than likely reassigned. He'll be back at his illustrious position when all this passes over in a few weeks. Oligarchical business. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Who is the guy in the photo? Surely not the unnamed culprit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 There is not a single inch of this land that's not got at least one foot in a swamp I read today yet another senior police officer caught out in a 140m suspect scam ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post h90 Posted June 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2023 What is an illegal oil transport? Are oil transports regulated? How crazy would that be? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 2 hours ago, h90 said: What is an illegal oil transport? Are oil transports regulated? How crazy would that be? Yes, and where was the oil headed? Some backyard refinery? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 16 hours ago, billd766 said: No doubt that the tanker driver will be the main fall guy here, though he was only doing his job of delivering his load from point A to point B. Probably true. The question I have is who called the Excise Director about the stoppage of the tsnker or how who got him involved. Let's hear that part of the story 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peabody Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Suspended, not fired. Disgusting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 2 hours ago, IAMHERE said: Yes, and where was the oil headed? Some backyard refinery? Overregulation is here the bigger problem.......A Thai problem: a law for everything, but no one follows it, often no one even knows it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 8 hours ago, h90 said: What is an illegal oil transport? Are oil transports regulated? How crazy would that be? Everything/anything is regulated or monitored in one fashion or another. Sounding a bit like what goes on in the U.S. - every aspect of existence is ruled over by government or corporations. A sad state for our beloved Thailand when we find it necessary to be copy-cats of an already dystopian civilisation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenball Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I can just imagine this one's customary oily smirk. So ubiquitous among his corrupt and thieving class. He's not smiling now, is he? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeandDow Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, sammieuk1 said: There is not a single inch of this land that's not got at least one foot in a swamp I read today yet another senior police officer caught out in a 140m suspect scam ???? yep, Chon Buri police chief plus 8 more, Thailand is Now the HUB of coruption in Asia, everyday some new coruption or scam, Amazing Thailand !!!! Payut must be so proud of his legacy as head of the police Edited June 17, 2023 by MikeandDow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 9 hours ago, h90 said: What is an illegal oil transport? Are oil transports regulated? How crazy would that be? It's a transport of smuggled oil "from the south" so probably Malaysia. It's been a regular thing for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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