Jewellery Vanished 'After Thai DSI Put It On Display'

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Jewellery vanished 'after DSI put it on display'

By The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A Justice Ministry investigation is underway into complaints by a jeweller that his valuables, found in possession of red shirts who allegedly stole the items during their protests in May, went missing while in the custody of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).

Many items in a set worth about Bt5 million disappeared after being put on display at a press conference after the protests ended. A team of military officers handed over the valuables to the DSI, and the owner never saw the whole set again.

The investigation is expected to be complete and results announced publicly by July 28, Fuengwit Aniruththewa, secretary to the Justice Ministry, said yesterday.

Two full sets of jewellery were stolen from shops in the Rajprasong main protest site, allegedly by red-shirt protesters. They were later found in Pathum Wanaram Temple, where the red shirts took refuge, and one set was returned to its owners. The other jewellery set is now in DSI custody, with many items missing.

A DSI source said many unauthorised people had access to the items in DSI custody and requested to view this set.

After the set was retrieved from the temple, the owner notified police, who produced a receipt before handing it over to the military, to be put on display at a press conference by the Centre for Resolution of the Emergency Situation.

The military passed the jewellery over to the DSI and that was the last time the owner saw the complete set.

-- The Nation 2010-07-20

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PM instructs DSI to probe case of missing Bt5 mln diamond seized from Red Shirts

PM instructs DSI to probe case of missing Bt5 mln diamond seized from Red Shirts during May 19 riot.

Justice Minister vows to take legal action against anyone involved

-- TNA 2010-07-20

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DSI chief denies missing Bt5 mln diamond items seized from Red Shirts during May 19 riot at DSI HQ

DSI chief denies missing Bt5 mln diamond items seized from Red Shirts during May 19 riot at DSI HQ, insists no such items on DSI evidence list

-- TNA 2010-07-20

DSI chief denies missing Bt5 mln diamond items seized from Red Shirts during May 19 riot at DSI HQ, insists no such items in DSI directory /via @MCOT

[Rucharee]

Maybe, just maybe, the Red-shirt managed to steal it for the second time.

Why not, they did it in the 1st time.

It is almost impossible for the DSI to steal it themselves, as they are the law enforcer themselves.

[Rucharee]

DSI chief denies missing Bt5 mln diamond items seized from Red Shirts during May 19 riot at DSI HQ, insists no such items in DSI directory /via @MCOT

Jewellery vanished 'after DSI put it on display'. (The Nation)

Contradicting enough?

[bkklife]

Maybe, just maybe, the Red-shirt managed to steal it for the second time.

Why not, they did it in the 1st time.

It is almost impossible for the DSI to steal it themselves, as they are the law enforcer themselves.

Are you serious???? The law enforcers as you call them are the worst culprits.

[liveinlos]

How many people working for the DSI drive Mercedes or live in large mansions?

[Rucharee]

How many people working for the DSI drive Mercedes or live in large mansions?

None. They all came to work on bicycle/free bus, and live in the free police flats behind police stations.

Those that did had all followed Khun Thaksin to shin Corp already.

[dom samui]

How many people working for the DSI drive Mercedes or live in large mansions?

666

[sedeflonga]

Interesting, lets see what happens next.

[LomSak27]

Pretty lame trolls Rucharee.

Jewellery scams are common in Thailand according to my travel guide.

[cowboydog]

How many people working for the DSI drive Mercedes or live in large mansions?

None. They all came to work on bicycle/free bus, and live in the free police flats behind police stations.

Those that did had all followed Khun Thaksin to shin Corp already.

555555:lol:

[kuffki]

Priceless! Only in Thailand and truly AMAZING Thailand

[SanSaiExPat]

How many people working for the DSI drive Mercedes or live in large mansions?

None. They all came to work on bicycle/free bus, and live in the free police flats behind police stations.

Those that did had all followed Khun Thaksin to shin Corp already.

How wonderfully and sweetly deluded you are. Carry on young lady.

[zthyadat]

Maybe, just maybe, the Red-shirt managed to steal it for the second time.

Why not, they did it in the 1st time.

It is almost impossible for the DSI to steal it themselves, as they are the law enforcer themselves.

Are you serious???? The law enforcers as you call them are the worst culprits.

Being ironic I believe - nobody is that stupid.

[zthyadat]

How many people working for the DSI drive Mercedes or live in large mansions?

None. They all came to work on bicycle/free bus, and live in the free police flats behind police stations.

Those that did had all followed Khun Thaksin to shin Corp already.

Rucharee, please don't call Thaksin "Khun" - it makes him sound like someone worthy of respect.

[ukfool]

<br>Maybe, just maybe, the Red-shirt managed to steal it for the second time.<br>Why not, they did it in the 1st time.<br><br>It is almost impossible for the DSI to steal it themselves, as they are the law enforcer themselves.<br>

<br><br>Yes, but like every branch of government officials, unfortunately they are also very greedy and corrupt !<br><br><br>

[Garry]

DSI chief denies missing Bt5 mln diamond items seized from Red Shirts during May 19 riot at DSI HQ, insists no such items in DSI directory /via @MCOT

Now that's funny; looking forward to see what floats to the surface on this matter :jap:

Edited July 20, 2010 by Garry

[souvenirdeparis]

btw, where is the investigation about the stolen jewels of the Saudi Prince ? The police had had one of its finest moments there .Wonder whether the Thaï thief is still alive.

[astral]

Shades of the Saudi jewelry scandal of the 80's

[steven100]

I can believe this story as being very true. Jewellery will infact vanish if left alone for any lengthy period of time. This can happen anywhere in the world , although it could be more prevelant within Thailand. I can just see the process of the investigation ..........did you see the diamonds on my desk yesterday officer .... they were there when i went out for noodles sir ..........but when came back they vanished sir .....next day the cleaner arrives at work in a new BMW.....lol.. Amazing Thailand.

Edited July 20, 2010 by steven100

[asdecas]

Vanishing gems? Pooh, not like the old days! The Saudi Royal Gem Case, 1989 - now that was something!

[ryladie99]

Priceless! Only in Thailand and truly AMAZING Thailand

Thanks for posting your sense of humor...

I feel like crying and hope thing gets taken care...my take.

[asdecas]

I can believe this story as being very true. Jewellery will infact vanish if left alone for any lengthy period of time. This can happen anywhere in the world , although it could be more prevelant within Thailand. I can just see the process of the investigation ..........did you see the diamonds on my desk yesterday officer .... they were there when i went out for noodles sir ..........but when came back they vanished sir .....next day the cleaner arrives at work in a new BMW.....lol.. Amazing Thailand.

True, very true. In fact, if you leave them alone permanently, they never reappear.

[Seanextra]

ROFLMAO Yep the KeyStone Cops at it again , This is just Super Typical ! Maybe there was a farang walking around the office when he went for noodles and was last seen in the BMW with the cleaner!!!

Edited July 20, 2010 by Seanextra

[Payboy]

Watch the photos in the society magazines.

[vallapawilliam]

Whom you are able to trust now ? Who exactly in the DSI has been in charge of the jewelry after the army personnel turned it over to that department?

[Darkling]

Maybe, just maybe, the Red-shirt managed to steal it for the second time.

Why not, they did it in the 1st time.

It is almost impossible for the DSI to steal it themselves, as they are the law enforcer themselves.

Are you serious???? The law enforcers as you call them are the worst culprits.

I see you missed the point.

[Jimi007]

DSI chief denies missing Bt5 mln diamond items seized from Red Shirts during May 19 riot at DSI HQ

DSI chief denies missing Bt5 mln diamond items seized from Red Shirts during May 19 riot at DSI HQ, insists no such items on DSI evidence list

-- TNA 2010-07-20

DSI chief denies missing Bt5 mln diamond items seized from Red Shirts during May 19 riot at DSI HQ, insists no such items in DSI directory /via @MCOT

How could they possibly be missing? They weren't in the DSI evidence list...

[slim]

Maybe, just maybe, the Red-shirt managed to steal it for the second time.

Why not, they did it in the 1st time.

It is almost impossible for the DSI to steal it themselves, as they are the law enforcer themselves.

I always thought the Yellow Shirts were deluded fools now its down in writing.