Thai police report 90% arrest rate in crime crackdown

[snoop1130]

 

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) reported significant progress in tackling crime across five key areas under the leadership of Police General Kittirat Phanphet over the past month. Since early October, police have addressed nearly 44,000 criminal cases, achieving a 90% arrest rate.

 

In the realm of criminal offence, the police successfully arrested suspects in 39,850 of the 43,973 cases. This encompasses various categories, including serious and shocking crimes, of which 164 out of 186 cases (88%) resulted in arrests. In incidents involving life, body, and sexual crimes, 1,092 arrests were made from 1,252 cases, achieving an 87% success rate.

 

Property crimes accounted for 3,319 cases, with officers managing to solve 2,897 of them, also reflecting an 87% arrest rate. However, the police faced challenges with interesting cases, solving only 1,053 out of 2,449 incidents, or 43%. Meanwhile, crimes where the state is the victim showed a commendable resolution rate of 96%, with 7,047 arrests from 7,331 cases.

 

Efforts to combat drug-related crimes nationwide have led to the arrest of individuals involved in 10,970 serious drug offences and 26 conspiracy charges, along with the seizure of assets worth 300 million baht.

 

The police issued 59 arrest warrants and initiated money laundering proceedings in two cases. Seized narcotics included 59 million methamphetamine (meth) tablets, 2,600 kilogrammes of crystal meth (Ice), 326 kilogrammes of heroin, 85,000 ecstasy tablets, and 480 kilogrammes of ketamine.

 

Technology-related crimes also saw significant police activity, with 37,320 online crime reports filed, resulting in financial damages exceeding 3,300 million baht. The police managed to freeze 40,186 bank accounts, recovering 385 million baht. They apprehended 113 suspects linked to crimes causing financial damages amounting to 903 million baht.

 

In a major crackdown on online gambling, the police targeted four websites, arresting 23 suspects associated with an annual financial turnover of 544 million baht. An effort was made to block 6,172 URLs, 3,681 Facebook pages, and 2,325 LINE accounts that were involved in illegal activities.

 

The fight against human trafficking made headway, with 21 cases brought to justice and 33 suspects arrested. Efforts continue to aid the victims in their recovery and rehabilitation process, reported KhaoSod.

 

Lastly, the police made strides in addressing informal debt issues. They have processed 234 cases, successfully resolving 197, while 37 cases remain active, with total debts amounting to 5.2 million baht, a spokesperson indicated, emphasising the commitment to improving safety and security for the public.

 

“The results highlight the police’s dedication to maintaining law and order across multiple fronts.”

 

The comprehensive report reflects a proactive approach to dealing with crime and upholding justice in Thailand.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-05

 

 

[Aussie999]

How do they suddenly manage such an arrest rate, in 1 month, but fail for years to achieve similar results.... do I actually believe this story... hell no.

[ozz1]

Does that include the corrupt police officers I don't think so

[anchadian]

Another fake story

[NativeBob]

I feel so safe now! Thank you for good news!

[fondue zoo]

They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, they work every time.

[Trentham]

Male cow droppings.

[kuzmabruk]

Love it.  59 arrest warrants and 59 million meth tablets.  The police should use better AI to write their creative writing projects.  

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The comprehensive report reflects a proactive approach to dealing with crime and upholding justice in Thailand.

Justice?

[bdenner]

And yet Red Bull's "Boss" is still foot loose and fancy free!! Well done.

[Zack61]

555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555……….

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Thai police report 90% arrest rate in crime crackdown

 

The jokes just write themselves here,  some times. 

[steven100]

Just looking at those numbers simply tells me is what a mess this place is as it's full of criminals, cheats & thief's. 

 

It's your damn job to apprehend criminals so why boast about the numbers.

Does that 39,850 include the two Lady boys who robbed the Chinese of his gold necklace 

[JimHuaHin]

Did not work at Tak Bai, or Thammasat University, or ......

[Mr Meeseeks]

8 minutes ago, JimHuaHin said:

Did not work at Tak Bai, or Thammasat University, or ......

 

Or any cases where important, rich, or connected people were involved.

[kiwikeith]

14 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

How do they suddenly manage such an arrest rate, in 1 month, but fail for years to achieve similar results.... do I actually believe this story... hell no.

They should not be short of money now, with all the confiscated hall 

[steven100]

14 hours ago, NativeBob said:

I feel so safe now! Thank you for good news!

hey Native Bob,   how the heck are ya'  .... 

[john donson]

let me guess, they are asking for more budget for good work?

[animatic]

Sure they decide they must arrest someone

to be seen doing something 90% of the time.

 

But is that reflected as % of convictions of the actual guilty party? 55 555

They set out to make arrests, so they do.
Then, throw out an impressive number, and neglect actual facts. It still sounds “big”.

[Aussie999]

2 hours ago, bdenner said:

And yet Red Bull's "Boss" is still foot loose and fancy free!! Well done.

that's because there is no Red notice, has been one for a few years.

[bendejo]

3 hours ago, kuzmabruk said:

Love it.  59 arrest warrants and 59 million meth tablets.  The police should use better AI to write their creative writing projects.  

 

Gotta wonder how many bets were placed for 59 when this announcement was made.

 

[jaywalker2]

15 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

How do they suddenly manage such an arrest rate, in 1 month, but fail for years to achieve similar results.... do I actually believe this story... hell no.

You have to interpret it. It means they arrested somebody for these crimes, not necessarily the person who committed them.

[biggles45]

It's only 90% of the crimes they decided to investigate! There's lots in the 'too hard' ad 'too sensitive' baskets I am sure. 

[lordgrinz]

Now work on getting a 96% successful rate on public road safety, which would do more for the citizens than worrying about scams, money laundering, etc. Or keep dumping "531,058 million baht" down the drain every year, and killing off or maiming the most likely child bearing adults (under 29yrs old), especially when you have an ageing society. Imagine that, you could solve multiple problems and create a safer place for citizens and tourist alike. 

 

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THE WHO (Road Safety 2023):

Road safety a major public health and a priority for the Royal Government of Thailand. Despite having a fifth National Road Safety Master Plan in place, progress has been slow over the past two decades. According to the fifth Global Status Report on Road Safety (2023), Thailand had a road traffic death rate of 25.4 per 100 000 population in 2021, which remains one of the highest in Asia and among upper-middle-income countries. Thailand ranks ninth out of 175 WHO member countries for road traffic deaths. In 2021, WHO estimates indicated 18,218 road traffic deaths, an average of 50 per day. The most affected were those aged between 15 and 29; and motorcyclists who accounted for 83.8% of all traffic deaths. According to Thailand Development Research Institute Foundation (TDRI), the economic loss due to road traffic related deaths and severe injuries is estimated at 531,058 million Thai Baht (approximately 15.51 billion US dollars) in 2022, which is equivalent to 3.06% of the GDP.