Popular Post webfact Posted March 26 Popular Post Share Posted March 26 On March 26th, authorities stormed the office of a prominent municipal deputy in Phetchabun province, Thailand. They seized cash and arrested the official, accused of extorting 20,000 employees who applied for municipal jobs. Picture: Daily News The arrest followed numerous complaints from victims alleging unauthorized demands for money from external job applicants. Investigators uncovered evidence of ongoing extortion schemes, leading to the swift apprehension of the deputy in his office, reported Daily News. Picture: Daily News The suspect denies any wrongdoing, claiming political sabotage amid internal municipal disputes. This crackdown on corruption underscores Thailand's commitment to upholding law and order. The substantial sum extorted, equivalent to two months' wages for many daily-wage earners, highlights the severity of the exploitation endured by the victims. Picture: Daily News -- ASEAN NOW 2024-03-27 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email marketing[at]aseannow.com for more information Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 He looks very relaxed about it. Love his Gentle woman bag. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 The guy should’ve taken a vacation to the UK amazing Thailand, TIT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted March 27 Popular Post Share Posted March 27 7 hours ago, webfact said: The arrest followed numerous complaints from victims alleging unauthorized demands for money from external job applicants. Investigators uncovered evidence of ongoing extortion schemes, leading to the swift apprehension of the deputy in his office, And he denies any wrongdoing... maybe he thought it was his right? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobU Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 What is it with well educated Thai's? They are given authority and high social position and immediately start using it to extort and abuse those they consider inferior 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 The corrupt cracking down on the corrupt... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I bet this low-life was excreting loud bum burps.......🤢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 6 hours ago, hotchilli said: And he denies any wrongdoing... maybe he thought it was his right? Sure, his boss did it, now (as he sees it) it's his turn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 7 hours ago, hotchilli said: And he denies any wrongdoing... maybe he thought it was his right? Employment tax, trust me, I'm a government official, all above board. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowellandrew Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 8 hours ago, TheFishman1 said: The guy should’ve taken a vacation to the UK amazing Thailand, TIT He would have ran into big joke and busted for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker1 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 The only way to fix things like this is to demote the Mayor as he was responsible for supervising this person, and failed in his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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