Crime Son of Prominent MP Sparks Violence at Songkhla Polling Station

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Top-Secret Police Operation: Influential Suspect ‘Sor Golf’ & Associates Transferred from Songkhla Prison to Bangkok Under Heavy Guard

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

In a covert and heavily-armed operation, the elite Hanuman Special Task Force from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) successfully transferred a group of high-profile detainees, including the influential local politician known as “Sor Golf”, from Songkhla Provincial Prison to the Bangkok Remand Prison, amidst fears of a potential ambush or attempted escape.

 

The mission, carried out under utmost secrecy, began in the early hours of 30 May. At 05:00, under direct orders from Pol. Lt. Gen. Wittaya Sriprasertsupab, Commander of the CSD, a special team led by Pol. Col. Pattarapob Patamawong, along with officers from the 6th Division of the CSD, was dispatched to escort the suspects.

 

The detainees, identified as Mr. Siradon Plai-duang (aka Sor Golf), Mr. Pongthep Wadtwilai (aka Nueng Freedom), Mr. Numsek Thongsri, Mr. Rapeepong Sawatchukaew, Mr. Jakkrapong Thepchoom, Mr. Sasarun Sanga-Bankhok, and Mr. Sarayut Noochaikaew, are allegedly linked to powerful criminal networks in southern Thailand. Their transfer came after Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panpet, the national police chief, ordered that the high-profile case be handed over from Region 9 Police to the CSD due to its sensitive nature and the suspects’ reported influence.

 

The convoy, which arrived in Bangkok around 18:00 on the same day, faced delays due to ongoing roadworks in several areas along the southern route. Highway police were coordinated to provide an escort throughout the journey to ensure security and avoid any potential threats.

 

Pol. Lt. Gen. Wittaya stated that, while such prisoner transfers typically fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections, the CSD was called in due to the risk involved in transporting suspects of this calibre over such a long distance. The fear of an attempted rescue, given the detainees’ alleged criminal clout, prompted the deployment of the Hanuman unit equipped with both heavy and light arms for full tactical readiness.

 

Authorities emphasised that secrecy was paramount to the mission’s success. Any leak in information could have compromised safety and escalated the risk of an ambush en route.

 

The detainees are now in custody at the Bangkok Remand Prison as the CSD continues its investigation into a case that has drawn significant public and national attention due to the suspects’ alleged ties to influential circles in the southern provinces.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-02.

 

 

 

[Gottfrid]

Good job! No one want´s to play with the Hanuman.

Now just sort it out and jail these little pretty boys with big pocket daddy´s,

[ikke1959]

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

a group of high-profile detainees

They are just a bunch of criminals, nothing high profile because daddy is an MP??? It is out of date to respect or call high profiled if you are a culprit.. Respect is something that has to be earned not because you are rich or lucky to have a better position. This isn't the 19th century anymore.. 

[watchcat]

On 5/12/2025 at 9:43 PM, Georgealbert said:

Mr Somyot Phlaiduang, Democrat Party MP for Songkhla’s Constituency 3. Mr Siradon is among seven suspects named in arrest warrants following the violent incident, That would be the man in the picture.

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Songkhla Provincial Council Refuses to Remove ‘Golf’, Passes Responsibility to Governor

 

File picture for reference only.

 

The Songkhla Provincial Administrative Organisation Council (PAO Council) held a closed-door special session on 13 June, to discuss the potential removal of council member Mr Siradon Phlaidoung, known as “Sor Golf”, who represents Hat Yai District, Constituency 7. Mr Siradon is facing criminal charges and allegations of political misconduct.

 

The meeting, chaired by council president Mr Taweesak Aranyadorn, began at 10:00 with 36 members in attendance. During the session, divided opinions emerged: one group of councillors pushed for an immediate vote to dismiss Mr Siradon, citing public pressure and damage to the council’s reputation. Another group, however, raised legal concerns, fearing future lawsuits and referenced a past ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court in Nakhon Ratchasima as a precedent.

 

Ultimately, the council decided not to proceed with a vote on the matter, opting instead to refer the case to the Songkhla Governor for legal interpretation. The decision passed by a vote of 29 to 5 after lengthy discussions that ran from 09:49 to 12:05.

 

Speaking after the meeting, Mr Taweesak explained that the council was concerned about potential conflicts with Article 72 of the council’s regulations, which stipulates that the accused must be given full opportunity to explain their case. There were also concerns about compliance with Article 30 of the Administrative Procedure Act B.E. 2539 (1996). Mr Taweesak confirmed that the council would act according to the Governor’s guidance once received.

 

Vice-president of the council, Mr Worapong Prab, acknowledged that the controversy surrounding Mr Siradon had harmed the image of the council and admitted that councillors were deeply aware of public criticism.

 

In a swift rebuttal later the same day, Songkhla Governor Mr Chotinrin Kerdsom clarified that the legal authority to remove a PAO councillor lies squarely with the council itself. He emphasised that the relevant PAO law clearly defines the responsibilities and procedures to be followed.

 

Governor Chotinrin also addressed claims that the accused had not been given the chance to respond, stating that Article 30 of the Administrative Procedure Act allows proceedings to continue without a response if a valid reason exists. He urged the council to apply comprehensive legal judgement, not selectively interpret regulations.

 

He added that while final rulings from courts or findings from independent agencies such as the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) could prompt removal by the governor, in the absence of such determinations, the PAO Council must act decisively and lawfully. This, he said, was essential to maintaining fairness, transparency and public trust in the accountability of local government institutions.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from InsideThailand 2025-06-15

 

 

 

[JoePai]

His daddy is rich

[JoePai]

On 5/12/2025 at 9:26 AM, impulse said:

 

Songkhla is a world unto itself. 

 

If the guy's connected to the fishing families, they'll probably end up apologizing to him and offering to replace any chairs that got damaged beating the cops with them.

  

But, I hope I'm wrong.  I love Songkhla and the people.  But they have messed up politics.

 

Not just politics - also the judicial system

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Criminal case file against local politician submitted to Attorney-General over election day assault on border police

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has officially handed over a substantial case file against local councillor Siradon Plai-duang, known as “Sor Golf” and nine others to the Attorney-General’s Office, in connection with the violent assault on a border patrol police officer at a polling station during recent elections.

 

Pol Gen Thanayut Wuttijaratsathorn, Special Advisor to the Royal Thai Police, led the investigative team in submitting over 2,000 pages of evidence to Mr Sanjai Chanphong, Director-General of the Department of Criminal Litigation, at the Office of the Attorney-General on Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok.

 

According to police, the evidence clearly indicates that Mr Siradon played a key role as the orchestrator of the attack, issuing instructions to associates who executed the assault, despite his absence from the scene. Authorities assert that the suspects worked in a coordinated fashion, amounting to a planned and deliberate attack on a public official performing official duties.

 

“The case file strongly supports the charge of conspiring to assault a law enforcement officer in the line of duty,” Pol Gen Thanayut told reporters. “Although Sor Golf was not physically present at the polling station, his involvement as the mastermind is substantiated through witness testimonies and corroborating evidence.”

 

One suspect remains at large, with police having already secured an arrest warrant. The fugitive is also implicated in a separate case involving illegal online gambling operations under the jurisdiction of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau. To date, police have issued warrants for 20 individuals in the gambling case and have successfully apprehended six.

 

Mr Sanjai Chanphong, speaking after receiving the case file, confirmed it would be promptly assigned to prosecutors for review ahead of the suspects’ detention deadline. He acknowledged the public interest surrounding the case and said the formation of a special working group would be considered if deemed necessary.

 

The case, which has a statute of limitations of 10 years, continues to draw significant public and media attention amid wider concerns about electoral violence and political interference in law enforcement.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-19

 

 

 

[JoePai]

Just jail him, he's guilty