Thai ex-judge sentenced over 20 million baht bribery allegations

[webfact]

 

A recent court ruling unfurled in the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases which witnessed a former appellate court judge handed a five-year prison sentence. The sentencing comes as a consequence of corruption allegations involving a whopping 20 million baht bribe request dating back to 2018. The judge had famously sought the bribe from an arrested Taiwanese individual, significantly affecting the judicial justice system’s integrity.

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was instrumental in bringing this judicial anomaly to light, charging the judge under the Organic Act on Anti-corruption in addition to NACC regulations pertaining to bribery. NACC records indicate that the Taiwanese individual’s arrest occurred from November to December 2018 and was held in remand at Samut Prakan Provincial Court, Bangkok Post reported.

 

Upon investigation, it was found that the offender in question was familiar with the incriminated judge who presided over Region 8 of the Appeal Court. It was during the Taiwanese defendant’s temporary release plea when the former Appeal Court Judge commanded a ‘tea money’ amount of 20 million baht. During the trial, substantial evidence brought forward by witnesses was considered, and the corruption allegations against the defendant gained ground.

Continuing the unfolding saga, the Taiwanese offender had indeed bribed the Appeal Court judge on four separate occasions in 2018. This disturbing revelation came after the judge received the first instalment of 1 million baht on November 7 at the agreed location, the Sinthavee Hotel in Phuket.

 

by Mitch Connor 

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[ThailandRyan]

The land of corruption and brown envelopes.  How many more are there like this in Thai society, and why can it not be eradicated?  No this is not a rhetorical question.  Please assist my addled mind in understanding what happens to the ones who try and make things right?

[worgeordie]

5 years , but does not say he is actually in prison , out on

appeal for the next several years most likely...

 

regards Worgeordie

 

[Tropicalevo]

4 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Please assist my addled mind in understanding what happens to the ones who try and make things right?

They either get pushed to one side or leave and start their own businesses.

This was explained to me by two ex policemen.

One is now a builder and the other is running a restaurant where he grows his own fruit and veg.

Edited July 1, 2023 by Tropicalevo

[ikke1959]

Only 5 years?? and no pay back of the 20 million???  Justice in Thailand..

[ezzra]

Things in Thailand got so bad now that graft extortions and bribes are demanded and paid in the open, and almost all government departments are engaged in this despised and despicable ways of running a country.

[jaideedave]

54 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Things in Thailand got so bad now that graft extortions and bribes are demanded and paid in the open, and almost all government departments are engaged in this despised and despicable ways of running a country.

Back in 2007 at the land office where I was trying to get a 30 year lease registered on my house they demanded money outright.Either pay up or no deal.I eventually was forced to hired a lawyer to pay the bribe on my behalf.Even the Thai seller was appalled and spoke bad to these crooks.They didn't even attempt to conceal the fact. It's endemic in this country.

[Clarkey611]

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Only 5 years?? and no pay back of the 20 million???  Justice in Thailand..

It was just a big misunderstanding.

[Bangkok Barry]

3 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Please assist my addled mind in understanding what happens to the ones who try and make things right?

They get bought off.

[Bangkok Barry]

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Only 5 years?? and no pay back of the 20 million???  Justice in Thailand..

He asked for 20 million but there is nothing in the report to say it was paid. However, the court has seized 20 million in assets. Different thing, probably obtained by other 'arrangements' during his career.

[1duckyboy]

If the judge pled guilty/cooperated, his sentence may be halved. 

[kevden]

Hardly an allegation since sentencing follows conviction. 

When many members of a population customarily steal from each other, it becomes culture and therefore acceptable to the many. They know they can/will steal from someone else at the next 'opportunity', keeping the money moving. So does honest behaviour, but I'm not sure it will catch on as a habit. 

[JeffersLos]

It will go to appeal and he'll be allowed to sentence himself. 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The sentencing comes as a consequence of corruption allegations involving a whopping 20 million baht bribe request dating back to 2018. The judge had famously sought the bribe from an arrested Taiwanese individual, significantly affecting the judicial justice system’s integrity.

They have some?

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

The land of corruption and brown envelopes.  How many more are there like this in Thai society, and why can it not be eradicated? 

1] Thousands

2] Greed

Edited July 1, 2023 by hotchilli

[TheFishman1]

If you want to talk about corruption, let’s talk about the Red Bull kid. They knew where it was. They never sent out the international things you enter Paul to have them arrested and he’ll be back as soon as the smoke clears they should investigate all the people involved in the red bouquets from the top to the bottom they’re all 

Corrupt TIT

[kingstonkid]

4 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

The land of corruption and brown envelopes.  How many more are there like this in Thai society, and why can it not be eradicated?  No this is not a rhetorical question.  Please assist my addled mind in understanding what happens to the ones who try and make things right?

The fact that he was tried and found guilty along with some of the others tells me that there is a chance to cut it down.  Don't kid yourself this happens in other countries. 

[NanLaew]

33 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said:

If you want to talk about corruption, let’s talk about the Red Bull kid. ...

Oh God no! Must we?

[ChipButty]

He probably bribed another judge, 

[DaveE13]

1 hour ago, JeffersLos said:

It will go to appeal and he'll be allowed to sentence himself. 

???????? community service 

[paul1804]

Did I miss the bit where he has to pay back the 20 million and that his 5 year sentence is to be served in prison? He probably went halves in the 20M with the prosecuting authority presiding over his case so thats why it wasn't mentioned?  

[keystonecoppers2]

 

 

 

                               ThailandRyan!

 

 

           There was one (1) cop that was doing what the rest should do.

 

           Check out the video on Youtube:  "Thailand`s Fearless Cop/101 East Documentary".

 

           This will give you some (all) answers you need to now about Thai corruptions and

           sweeping everything under the carpet. Nothing can be done. It`s endemic in this country.

 

            Cheers!

[OneZero]

1 hour ago, keystonecoppers2 said:

 

 

 

                               ThailandRyan!

 

 

           There was one (1) cop that was doing what the rest should do.

 

           Check out the video on Youtube:  "Thailand`s Fearless Cop/101 East Documentary".

 

           This will give you some (all) answers you need to now about Thai corruptions and

           sweeping everything under the carpet. Nothing can be done. It`s endemic in this country.

 

            Cheers!

(6) Thailand’s Fearless Cop | 101 East Documentary - YouTube

 

[stoner]

6 hours ago, ezzra said:

Things in Thailand got so bad now that graft extortions and bribes are demanded and paid in the open, and almost all government departments are engaged in this despised and despicable ways of running a country.

i went and renewed my marriage visa a few weeks ago. so many palms out for some grease. its heartbreaking to me as i know they will all go home and make merit at the temple. inside believing they are good honest hard working ....i should stop. 

[a3tsw]

6 hours ago, Clarkey611 said:

It was just a big misunderstanding.

AKA  "a judicial anomaly" ...????

[LikeItHot]

But then the judge who sentenced the ex-judge suddenly reversed his decision and dismissed the case.  Those in the court room said the defendant was seen scanning a QR code attached to the judges bench just prior to the dismissal. ????

[Deserted]

Now the judges are at it.

[Gknrd]

What a joke, look at all the foreign land sales threw businesses. Wide open and in their face and nothing is done. Untold thousands of illegal land deals. 

Edited July 1, 2023 by Gknrd

[Jonathan Swift]

15 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

The land of corruption and brown envelopes.  How many more are there like this in Thai society, and why can it not be eradicated?  No this is not a rhetorical question.  Please assist my addled mind in understanding what happens to the ones who try and make things right?

Study history and you will find your answer. It's not limited to Thailand, btw.

Edited July 1, 2023 by Jonathan Swift

[Artisi]

19 hours ago, worgeordie said:

5 years , but does not say he is actually in prison , out on

appeal for the next several years most likely...

 

regards Worgeordie

 

And the money is where??????