Thai MP's Friend Claims Police Demanded 400,000 Baht Bribe

[snoop1130]

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A scandal involving Thai Progressive Party MP, Chaiyamphawan "Puaut" Manpianjit, has taken a new twist. Accused of raping a Taiwanese woman on January 9th in a hotel, the MP's friend now alleges that local police demanded a 400,000 baht bribe to quash the case.

 

Previously ejected from the Move Forward Party due to similar accusations, Chaiyamphawan stands accused again, this time by two Taiwanese women, seen on CCTV drinking with him at a bar. The footage shows him leaving their hotel after about 20 minutes, raising questions about the night’s events.

 

Chaiyamphawan's friend claims the MP, after being summoned to Chiang Mai Police Station, was coerced into paying the hefty sum to keep the charges under wraps. When he refused, the police reportedly moved forward with an arrest warrant and public disclosure.

 

 

Despite these serious allegations, neither Chaiyamphawan nor his representative have publicly addressed the claims, although they argue that the encounter was consensual and that the MP intends to pursue legal proceedings.

 

Chiang Mai Police Superintendent Pratchaya Thitla dismissed the bribery allegations, urging any evidence be presented for investigation. Pratchaya vowed to punish any officer found guilty of extortion but warned of legal action against the MP's friend if the claim proved false.

 

As the MP faces court proceedings, the case not only highlights serious accusations but also questions about police integrity in Thailand, reported The Thaiger.

 

 

-- 2025-02-11

 

 

[flyingtlger]

On 2/11/2025 at 2:12 AM, snoop1130 said:

Previously ejected from the Move Forward Party due to similar accusations, Chaiyamphawan stands accused again

History repeats itself........

[save the frogs]

On 2/11/2025 at 5:12 AM, snoop1130 said:

the MP's friend now alleges that local police demanded a 400,000 baht bribe to quash the case.

a lot of people would be happy to pay that to get off the hook

all he has to do is refuse and go to court if he's feeling confident that he won't be convicted