BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed deep regret over the fatal shooting of a veteran police officer at a local influential figure’s residence in Nakhon Pathom.

 

The premier affirmed that his government does not condone the practice of buying or selling official positions, in response to speculation that the incident may have been related to conflicts over such appointments.

 

The tragic incident occurred during a meal hosted at the home of the chief of Takong sub-district in Nakhon Pathom’s capital district. Among the guests were several local police officers.

 

Royal Thai Police Deputy Commissioner Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn revealed that the crime scene had been tampered with, including via the disabling of CCTV cameras, removal of blood stains, and disposal of bullet casings. He noted that despite the presence of three superintendent-level police officers at the scene, evidence was still allowed to be destroyed.

 

The prime minister urged authorities to thoroughly investigate the matter, stressing the impact that unfair allocation or purchasing of official positions could have on the morale of dedicated civil servants.

 

By Paul Rujopakarn

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230912122047693

 

-- NNT 2023-09-12

 

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Lets give the new man a chance :-)

 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

several local police officers

Over 20 cops were in attendance; now we know about how many 'several' are.

The thorough investigation will be money changing hands and some wai's that's it, the employer the headman is not getting a mention as he fades into the background and his 2billion stash gets a bit smaller no doubt ???? 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The premier affirmed that his government does not condone the practice of buying or selling official positions,

It's the way it's always been and will remain... 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Royal Thai Police Deputy Commissioner Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn revealed that the crime scene had been tampered with, including via the disabling of CCTV cameras, removal of blood stains, and disposal of bullet casings. He noted that despite the presence of three superintendent-level police officers at the scene, evidence was still allowed to be destroyed.

Corrupt to the very core, and the higher up you go the more it exists.

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The prime minister urged authorities to thoroughly investigate the matter, stressing the impact that unfair allocation or purchasing of official positions could have on the morale of dedicated civil servants.

I can't help but think being shot dead for refusing to make a promotion is more the issue here.

This one will die down.

 

It is amazing how well they can control a "situation".

 

The original alleged murderer has apparently killed himself.

 

A few top Pol. Generals have been inactivated.

 

A few may be prosecuted.

 

The rest will be swept under the rug.

 

 

Yes, a "thorough" investigation will be completed.

 

 

 

 

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The premier affirmed that his government does not condone the practice of buying or selling official positions, in response to speculation that the incident may have been related to conflicts over such appointments.

What else can he say at this point? ????

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Royal Thai Police Deputy Commissioner Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn revealed that the crime scene had been tampered with, including via the disabling of CCTV cameras, removal of blood stains, and disposal of bullet casings. He noted that despite the presence of three superintendent-level police officers at the scene, evidence was still allowed to be destroyed.

And some people still think they are something other than just an organised criminal gang in uniform. ????

Please define thorough.
The cover up began when the gunman was killed. 

11 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

What else can he say at this point? ????

Well he could do what MoveForward did and call out the Police and highlight the problem, but Srettha is weak, incompetent and puppet, so he just spouts platitudes because, quite frankly, he is not a leader.

 

 

Paying for a position, or leveraging your birth-right, is just part of the Thai National Psyche. Nothing can be done about it.

 

 

POLICE ‘HAVE NO DUTY’ TO EXPLAIN ‘ELEPHANT TICKET’ SCANDAL

 

BANGKOK — Police top brass remained silent Monday on the bombshell revelation by an opposition MP that police officers can advance up the ranks just by securing a letter signed by powerful figures, without having to go through the formal channels.

 

Move Forward Party lawmaker Rangsiman Rome showed evidence of the shortcut, known as “The Elephant Ticket,” during a censure debate on Friday, and accused Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his deputy Prawit Wongsuwan of turning blind eye to the alleged corruption. But a police spokesman said the force isn’t required to provide any response.

 

“The opposition MP made the accusations against the government, so the police have no duty to respond,” Col. Kissana Phathanacharoen said. “However, the police may verify the content and authenticity of the police appointment documents published online.”

 

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2021/02/22/police-have-no-duty-to-explain-elephant-ticket-scandal/

 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The premier affirmed that his government does not condone the practice of buying or selling official positions

PMs and their statements, gonna keep that one for later use...

4 hours ago, IAMHERE said:

Over 20 cops were in attendance; now we know about how many 'several' are.

Still not enough to change a light bulbs.

2 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

Well he could do what MoveForward did and call out the Police and highlight the problem, but Srettha is weak, incompetent and puppet, so he just spouts platitudes because, quite frankly, he is not a leader.

 

 

Paying for a position, or leveraging your birth-right, is just part of the Thai National Psyche. Nothing can be done about it.

 

 

POLICE ‘HAVE NO DUTY’ TO EXPLAIN ‘ELEPHANT TICKET’ SCANDAL

 

BANGKOK — Police top brass remained silent Monday on the bombshell revelation by an opposition MP that police officers can advance up the ranks just by securing a letter signed by powerful figures, without having to go through the formal channels.

 

Move Forward Party lawmaker Rangsiman Rome showed evidence of the shortcut, known as “The Elephant Ticket,” during a censure debate on Friday, and accused Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his deputy Prawit Wongsuwan of turning blind eye to the alleged corruption. But a police spokesman said the force isn’t required to provide any response.

 

“The opposition MP made the accusations against the government, so the police have no duty to respond,” Col. Kissana Phathanacharoen said. “However, the police may verify the content and authenticity of the police appointment documents published online.”

 

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2021/02/22/police-have-no-duty-to-explain-elephant-ticket-scandal/

 

Bravo MF. Keep up the excellent work. Nail these corrupt people.

11 hours ago, mokwit said:

I can't help but think being shot dead for refusing to make a promotion is more the issue here.

So will the police be doing the investigation, the story they come up with should be interesting.