Popular Post webfact Posted January 27 Popular Post Share Posted January 27 Made up a story about being kidnapped! A recent incident involving a young Englishman claiming abduction for ransom has led to a collaborative effort between the Royal Thai Police (RTP) and Interpol. The unfolding drama occurred as the man, accompanied by four foreign friends, was residing in a Pattaya hotel room, reported Daily News. During a subsequent police search, both narcotics and unregistered firearms were discovered. Allegedly, the group had fabricated a kidnapping story to extort money from their families, unaware of the serious consequences they would face. On January 26, Pol. Lt. Gen. Tetsakan Sathasivan, RTP Commissioner, issued a directive for a crackdown, supervised by Pol. Col. Montree Thetkhan, Deputy Commander of RTP, and Pol. Lt. Col. Sarawut Saengjun, Commander of Special Operations Unit 2. The operation resulted in the apprehension of Mr. Ian and Mr. Damien, British nationals facing charges of drug possession and illegal firearm possession. Another Englishman, Mr. Darren, is similarly charged with drug-related offenses. The investigation disclosed that the group, grappling with financial difficulties during their prolonged stay in Thailand, devised a plan to deceive their families into sending money by fabricating a kidnapping. Despite uncovering drugs and firearms in the hotel room, the police operation found no evidence of an actual abduction. The suspects now await legal proceedings under Thai law. -- ASEAN NOW 2024-01-27 - 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. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 3 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thailand Posted January 27 Popular Post Share Posted January 27 Sounds like these guys are in need of Artificial Intelligence they don't appear to have any of their own! 7 2 5 3 26 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted January 27 Popular Post Share Posted January 27 5 minutes ago, Thailand said: Sounds like these guys are in need of Artificial Intelligence they don't appear to have any of their own! If guilty, lock them up here for a few years, won't be missed back home. 5 1 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted January 27 Popular Post Share Posted January 27 might of been easier to just ask your family for money instead of extorting them. 2 2 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flyingtlger Posted January 27 Popular Post Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, webfact said: Allegedly, the group had fabricated a kidnapping story to extort money from their families, unaware of the serious consequences they would face. What a bunch of losers.... 3 4 3 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr Meeseeks Posted January 27 Popular Post Share Posted January 27 They will now get exactly what they wanted, to stay in Thailand longer-term. 1 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huangnon Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Extorting money from your family back home. To buy more drugs and guns.? *polite applause* 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dddave Posted January 27 Popular Post Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, stoner said: might of been easier to just ask your family for money instead of extorting them. Likely to have been leaching off family for their entire term here. I'd guess the families had already shut the tap off and these geniuses tried to get it turned back on. Sad part is the family will probably now spend a fortune getting them out of the goo they are in. I wish they'd say: "Enjoy your extra 3 years in Thailand. We're done with you." 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 6 minutes ago, dddave said: Sad part is the family will probably now spend a fortune getting them out of the goo they are in. what a vicious cycle eh. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I may be wrong here but didn't they claim they'd been kidnapped by Thai police or was that another story? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenity_Now Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 even better once they face the music here they got to go back and face their families Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SAFETY FIRST Posted January 27 Popular Post Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, webfact said: The investigation disclosed that the group, grappling with financial difficulties during their prolonged stay in Thailand, devised a plan to deceive their families into sending money by fabricating a kidnapping. Lots of these low life foreigners in Pattaya. 4 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bbko Posted January 27 Popular Post Share Posted January 27 (edited) Another negative Pattaya story with Brits involved? Here's a question for you armchair experts, what's the breakdown by nationality (Brits, Aussie, German, Russian, etc) in Pattaya? Edited January 27 by bbko 1 3 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gomangosteen Posted January 27 Popular Post Share Posted January 27 17 minutes ago, bbko said: Another negative Pattaya story with Brits involved? Here's a question for you armchair experts, what's the breakdown by nationality (Brits, Aussie, German, Russian, etc) in Pattaya? Not all Brits. Thai news site Matichon identified the people involved as being two from UK (Ian and Darren), one French (Damian), one New Zealander (Benjamin). 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 When will they ever learn? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackleton Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 It's amazing what ideas people will come with to stay in the Land of smiles Well here's hoping they get a jail sentence then deported 😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chris Daley Posted January 27 Popular Post Share Posted January 27 But did he do his 90 days? 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOhAust Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 4 hours ago, webfact said: Made up a story about being kidnapped! A recent incident involving a young Englishman claiming abduction for ransom has led to a collaborative effort between the Royal Thai Police (RTP) and Interpol. The unfolding drama occurred as the man, accompanied by four foreign friends, was residing in a Pattaya hotel room, reported Daily News. During a subsequent police search, both narcotics and unregistered firearms were discovered. Allegedly, the group had fabricated a kidnapping story to extort money from their families, unaware of the serious consequences they would face. On January 26, Pol. Lt. Gen. Tetsakan Sathasivan, RTP Commissioner, issued a directive for a crackdown, supervised by Pol. Col. Montree Thetkhan, Deputy Commander of RTP, and Pol. Lt. Col. Sarawut Saengjun, Commander of Special Operations Unit 2. The operation resulted in the apprehension of Mr. Ian and Mr. Damien, British nationals facing charges of drug possession and illegal firearm possession. Another Englishman, Mr. Darren, is similarly charged with drug-related offenses. The investigation disclosed that the group, grappling with financial difficulties during their prolonged stay in Thailand, devised a plan to deceive their families into sending money by fabricating a kidnapping. Despite uncovering drugs and firearms in the hotel room, the police operation found no evidence of an actual abduction. The suspects now await legal proceedings under Thai law. -- ASEAN NOW 2024-01-27 - 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. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 10 pound Pom’s, what a bunch of complete fools. They will get some nice fish head soup now for a while and I can’t see mum & dad helping out too much. Probably part of the breakfast club 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 So why the guns? possibly as protection while selling drugs, no doubt such questions have been raised by the BIB and the conclusions could lead to decades behind bars, Don Corleone would be shaking his head at such idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 4 hours ago, jacko45k said: If guilty, lock them up here for a few years, won't be missed back home. If ? I am afraid this dumbo”s will be doing 7-10 years each if lucky, could be double that depending on the amount of drugs found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuang Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Half idiot Half moron.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 4 hours ago, webfact said: The suspects now await legal proceedings under Thai law. Congratulations, morons. Good luck on convincing your families to finance your legal fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironmike Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I think an extended stay of the next 20 years at the Bangkok Hilton for all of them sounds like an awesome idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 It's always a Damien isn't it? Or a Darren. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 3 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: They will now get exactly what they wanted, to stay in Thailand longer-term. It proves that some people are so desperate to stay in Thailand that they will do absolutely anything to achieve it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobydog Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 3 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: They will now get exactly what they wanted, to stay in Thailand longer-term. Lets not forget the fine that Parents won't be likely to pay, no money Farang, more jail time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 4 hours ago, webfact said: The investigation disclosed that the group, grappling with financial difficulties during their prolonged stay in Thailand, devised a plan to deceive their families into sending money by fabricating a kidnapping. Oh dear... mummies gonna be pissed.. don't be asking her for the bail money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Is this not yet again another regurgitated story from months ago? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellee Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 4 hours ago, stoner said: might of been easier to just ask your family for money instead of extorting them. What a loser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 26 minutes ago, michaellee said: What a loser Oh, I don't know.......he had his 30 minutes of 'fame'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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