Senior Phuket Policeman ‘Just A Friend Of A Friend’ Of Swiss Man Facing Charges

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IN INVESTIGATING whether any policemen in Phuket were involved in the case about a Swiss businessman who allegedly kicked a female doctor Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum said a senior policeman seen in a couple of photos socialising with him is just a friend of a friend, TV Channel 7 said this evening (Mar. 4).

 

This policeman’s friend took him to join Mr. Urs Fehr, or David, 45, for drinks and photos were then taken, he explained.

 

Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert added that he had ordered Thalang police station to check whether any policemen were close to Fehr and were involved in this case but initial investigation showed none were connected with him.

 

by TNR Staff 

Pixelated photo of a Phuket policeman with Swiss businessman Mr. Urs Fehr. Credit: TV Channel 7

 

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[NanLaew]

The sinking feeling one gets when you discover that "Do you know who I am?" doesn't apply to foreigners here.

[ikke1959]

yes sure ... a friend of a friend, sounds a bit as I borrowed the watch from my friend

[thesetat]

1 hour ago, NanLaew said:

The sinking feeling one gets when you discover that "Do you know who I am?" doesn't apply to foreigners here.

Funny because i thought the mans GF claimed her brother was a policeman there? That would make a pretty good connection in the force

[spidermike007]

Now it's time for everyone to claim they barely knew him, or his woman. We may have protected them before, but they are too toxic to touch now. Regardless, it a good result. Sometimes, being radioactive is a good thing! Bye, bye Urs David Fehr. Nobody is going to miss you, your lack of respect, your arrogance, or your bad attitude. You brought absolutely nothing to the table. You are a foul smelling, empty suit. 

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

seen in a couple of photos socialising with him is just a friend of a friend,

How Thailand rolls.... until you become tainted goods, then friends become scarce.

Edited March 5 by hotchilli

[Andrew Dwyer]

“ do you know Mr Urs Fehr “ ?

” yes David is a good friend of mine, we go out socialising “ 

“ you do know he is being charged for assault and possibly due to have his visa revoked “ ?

” oh sorry i thought you said Mr Ors Fenr , no, I’ve never heard of that guy “ !

[jippytum]

The over reaction witch hunt continues. 

[it is what it is]

 

oh the irony, the over reaction to a fairly minor, if unpleasant and unnecessary incident, resulting in nationwide criticism of the behavior of tourists (foreigners) unearths (brings to light once again) the far more damaging specter of the endemic culture of corruption within thai society. and while i absolutely do not condone the swiss man's behaviour, i would suggest thais get a bit more vocal and proactive about tackling corruption.

[Skipalongcassidy]

6 minutes ago, it is what it is said:

 

oh the irony, the over reaction to a fairly minor, if unpleasant and unnecessary incident, resulting in nationwide criticism of the behavior of tourists (foreigners) unearths (brings to light once again) the far more damaging specter of the endemic culture of corruption within thai society. and while i absolutely do not condone the swiss man's behaviour, i would suggest thais get a bit more vocal and proactive about tackling corruption.

So... in your mind... unprovoked ASSAULT & BATTERY is a minor incident... sad

There is no "equity" when it comes to crime... one does not mitigate the other

[Thingamabob]

16 minutes ago, it is what it is said:

 

oh the irony, the over reaction to a fairly minor, if unpleasant and unnecessary incident, resulting in nationwide criticism of the behavior of tourists (foreigners) unearths (brings to light once again) the far more damaging specter of the endemic culture of corruption within thai society. and while i absolutely do not condone the swiss man's behaviour, i would suggest thais get a bit more vocal and proactive about tackling corruption.

Not 'a fairly minor incident'. Imagine someone kicking your wife or daughter like that. Utterly disgusting.

[jerrymahoney]

1 hour ago, thesetat said:

Funny because i thought the mans GF claimed her brother was a policeman there? That would make a pretty good connection in the force

From the 'public anger' topic:

 

She also admitted mentioning her connection with a high-ranking police officer, clarifying that her son is a police officer but his rank is only a police sergeant.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1321447-public-anger-boils-over-in-protests-in-phuket-against-swiss-man-mr-uli-and-private-beaches/?do=findComment&comment=18738313

 

[brianthainess]

2 hours ago, thesetat said:

Funny because i thought the mans GF claimed her brother was a policeman there? That would make a pretty good connection in the force

Why do you call her his GF and not his wife?

[steven100]

sorry ... I can't associate with him anymore.

[couchpotato]

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Why do you call her his GF and not his wife?

Doh!...possibly because they have been together many years, BUT have never married.

Edited March 5 by couchpotato

[Ben Zioner]

5 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

yes sure ... a friend of a friend, sounds a bit as I borrowed the watch from my friend

Or have the bad feeling that you boomboomed the wife of a friend of a friend...

[Enoon]

4 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

So... in your mind... unprovoked ASSAULT & BATTERY is a minor incident... sad

There is no "equity" when it comes to crime... one does not mitigate the other

 

I thought that usually it was treated as such in Thailand.

 

So much so that the police tell the parties to **** off and sort it out between themselves.

 

Money changes hands and that's it.

 

 

Edited March 5 by Enoon

[Enoon]

 

Once again we see the "tricoteuses" of AN turning, like a pack of soi dogs, on a fellow expat.

 

Why....moral outrage and an urgent desire for "justice"?

 

No ******* way.

 

It's all about "reputation" and "image"....all they care about is themselves and the way it might reflect on them.

 

What a sad bunch of self-interested, insecure, paranoid *****.

 

I've got Thai people walking through my compound today just like any other day....shortcuts to their fields.

 

Everyones happy

 

They don't give a ****, and neither do I, you poor sad *****.

 

 

Edited March 5 by Enoon

[Jake72]

Cops should've said they socialized with him because they wanted to keep an eye on him or something 😄

[John Drake]

"I don't know him."

[LivinginKata]

7 hours ago, thesetat said:

Funny because i thought the mans GF claimed her brother was a policeman there? That would make a pretty good connection in the force

 

She is the GF as she stated that in her public interview.

 

During her angry tirade with the good Dr she shouted her son was a high policeman and she had connections. In her interview she confirmed he son only a Sargent in police.

 

[vinny41]

6 hours ago, hotchilli said:

How Thailand rolls.... until you become tainted goods, then friends become scarce.

Its the same all over the world don't see many people claiming to be besties with Gary Glitter, jimmy savile or Rolf Harris to name a few

[transam]

1 hour ago, Enoon said:

 

Once again we see the "tricoteuses" of AN turning, like a pack of soi dogs, on a fellow expat.

 

Why....moral outrage and an urgent desire for "justice"?

 

No ******* way.

 

It's all about "reputation" and "image"....all they care about is themselves and the way it might reflect on them.

 

What a sad bunch of self-interested, insecure, paranoid *****.

 

I've got Thai people walking through my compound today just like any other day....shortcuts to their fields.

 

Everyones happy

 

They don't give a ****, and neither do I, you poor sad *****.

 

 

That reads like you better keep your head down and stop worrying..............

[hotchilli]

10 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

Its the same all over the world don't see many people claiming to be besties with Gary Glitter, jimmy savile or Rolf Harris to name a few

Rolf should have kept his didgeri-doo to himself.

[ThailandYoda]

8 hours ago, jippytum said:

The over reaction witch hunt continues. 

Wow so it's alright to kick a lady in the back for sitting on your "illegal" stairs? Someone that is not a threat to you. Show some kindness and compassion 

[ukrules]

Them elephant farms must be real profitable to pay 1 million baht a month in rent