Bangkok Policeman And Accomplice Held For Extortion

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2 held for extortion

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A Bangkok policeman and an accomplice have been arrested for allegedly extorting Bt8,000 from a Thai-Indian man, police announced at a news conference early yesterday.

Police Snr Sgt-Major Wattana Changsab, from Pracha Cheun precinct, and Arthit Asunee Na Ayutthaya were nabbed along with Bt8,000 they allegedly got from Sirikan Divali, 45, along with a loaded pistol and a police motorcycle.

Sirikan, after collecting debts from others, was allegedly robbed by the duo at Soi Lat Phrao 106 and clubbed on his helmeted head. As a 191 police patrol passed by, Sirikan hit Arthit's face, before the duo fled. Sirikan chased the pair until their motorbike rammed into a stall and police arrested them.

Sirikan said Wattana had taken some Bt30,000 in cash from him in front of Big C at Lat Phrao mall last year, so he filed a complaint at Chokechai police station.

The duo confessed to committing robberies at various places, each time targeting Indians, who they assumed would not file a police complaint. They claimed they needed money to pay football-betting debts, police said.

-- The Nation 2012-06-20

[carra]

Is it not possible to take out the second part of the report that has nothing to do with the headline?

here is a headline 'Thai policeman in extortion shocker' haha

[HarrySeaman]

"Police Snr Sgt-Major Wattana Changsab, from Pracha Cheun precinct, and Arthit Asunee Na Ayutthaya were nabbed along with Bt8,000 they allegedly got from Sirikan Divali, 45, along with a loaded pistol and a police motorcycle."

I simply can't envision a policeman having a gun and ridding a police motorcycle.

Amazing Thailand.

[nickjam]

Is it not possible to take out the second part of the report that has nothing to do with the headline?

here is a headline 'Thai policeman in extortion shocker' haha

I don't even think your headline does it justice. How about,

'Thai policeman involved in violent robberies'

Pair target indians in crime spree

One transfer to an inactive post coming right up, or maybe he's not high enough up the greasy pole

[Gonzo the Face]

Maybe he is just trying to recoup the money he had to pay for the police entrance exam..... you know , over time like a student loan.

[harrry]

Arthit Asunee Na Ayutthaya is another of that family in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. Wonder how long for.

[Pseudolus]

They cut the article short which would have followed thus;

"The pair passed the 38,000 baht to their superiors and have now been promoted as assigned to work in the lower Sukhumvit area (1, 3, 5) on a special assignment to increase the net worth of their bosses. In other news, a leading police officer has announced that the profits from his gambling syndicate increased due to recent police inactivity".

[diggerdo]

Am I reading this right ? They carried out this robbery from the back of a police motorcycle !!!

Does this mean that the next time I see a blue flashing light in my rear view mirror it might not be the police racing to the scene of a robbery but instead could in fact be them racing from the scene of a robbery....do I still have to give way if this is the case ?

[Alexpho]

" Clubbed on his helmetted head ". LOL

What kind of writing style is this?

[bangkokbruce]

How about arresting all the police that extort money everyday from the taxi drivers, truck drivers, and Mahidol University students in the tree's next to the passover on hwy 308 in front of Sukhumtip Village everyday? After all, it is highway robbery...isn't it Just disgusting

[webfact]

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[Xonax]

Welcome to the Wild Wild East.

[mistitikimikis]

"after collecting debts from others"

[Pseudolus]

Could it be perhaps that the Indian chap was the illegal bookie and it was to him that the two bent coppers owed the cash in the first place?

[DLock]

If only the ref had awarded that Ukraine goal....none of this would have happened.

[ginjag]

I am so shocked to read about Royal Thai Police being involved in ANYTHING wrong, Their franchise for pocket money I never believed, and now this. Someone has got it in for them for sure out of plain jealousy. Ha Ha

[Considered Opinion]

I am shocked deeply, by the thought that outside of LoS, readers can find that the Royal Thai Police could have had, among it's ranks, extortionists. What next? A BiB being found to have murdered someone? This, people, is completely wrong. I mean we all hold the BiB up to our children and give them a goal in life.. Whatever will we do now.. I suppose next, some politicians son, who happens to be a police officer - maybe a Sergeant, will be found to have killed someone in a bar because the victim pointed his foot at him.

Ahhhh Thailand. Where is the minister of culture standing on this?

[HOOD Robin]

I am shocked deeply, by the thought that outside of LoS, readers can find that the Royal Thai Police could have had, among it's ranks, extortionists. What next? A BiB being found to have murdered someone? This, people, is completely wrong. I mean we all hold the BiB up to our children and give them a goal in life.. Whatever will we do now.. I suppose next, some politicians son, who happens to be a police officer - maybe a Sergeant, will be found to have killed someone in a bar because the victim pointed his foot at him.

Ahhhh Thailand. Where is the minister of culture standing on this?

My friend, these things happened already about "politicians son doing bad things" .... -- are you surprised ?

[HOOD Robin]

" Clubbed on his helmetted head ". LOL

What kind of writing style is this?

In the 20 years staying in Thailand, i have NEVER seen an Indian (or similar nationality...) wearing a helmet on the motorbike. Always have been wondering WHY. And i also have NEVER seen police fine them for that....

[Moruya]

I am sure that Priewpan will sort all this out.

Now remind me, how did he get his job?

[Time Traveller]

Police up to their old tricks again. They must be desperate, just 8k ?

[dude007]

It's not nice to be an Indian nowadays here in Thailand....

[dude007]

I am sure that Priewpan will sort all this out.

Now remind me, how did he get his job?

with the ass-receiver of course.

[dude007]

" Clubbed on his helmetted head ". LOL

What kind of writing style is this?

In the 20 years staying in Thailand, i have NEVER seen an Indian (or similar nationality...) wearing a helmet on the motorbike. Always have been wondering WHY. And i also have NEVER seen police fine them for that....

very good observation which is remarkably true... Indians do not need to wear a helmet...

What about muslims with burka?

[dude007]

I am shocked deeply, by the thought that outside of LoS, readers can find that the Royal Thai Police could have had, among it's ranks, extortionists. What next? A BiB being found to have murdered someone? This, people, is completely wrong. I mean we all hold the BiB up to our children and give them a goal in life.. Whatever will we do now.. I suppose next, some politicians son, who happens to be a police officer - maybe a Sergeant, will be found to have killed someone in a bar because the victim pointed his foot at him.

Ahhhh Thailand. Where is the minister of culture standing on this?

My friend, these things happened already about "politicians son doing bad things" .... -- are you surprised ?

This politician was also policeman and now police-basher... Wait until he will get in action! Even Chuwit with his sledge hammer will not stop him!

[dude007]

I am shocked deeply, by the thought that outside of LoS, readers can find that the Royal Thai Police could have had, among it's ranks, extortionists. What next? A BiB being found to have murdered someone? This, people, is completely wrong. I mean we all hold the BiB up to our children and give them a goal in life.. Whatever will we do now.. I suppose next, some politicians son, who happens to be a police officer - maybe a Sergeant, will be found to have killed someone in a bar because the victim pointed his foot at him.

Ahhhh Thailand. Where is the minister of culture standing on this?

Replacing some tabloid computers with bra's...

[HOOD Robin]

I am shocked deeply, by the thought that outside of LoS, readers can find that the Royal Thai Police could have had, among it's ranks, extortionists. What next? A BiB being found to have murdered someone? This, people, is completely wrong. I mean we all hold the BiB up to our children and give them a goal in life.. Whatever will we do now.. I suppose next, some politicians son, who happens to be a police officer - maybe a Sergeant, will be found to have killed someone in a bar because the victim pointed his foot at him.

Ahhhh Thailand. Where is the minister of culture standing on this?

Replacing some tabloid computers with bra's...

That really is a good one !!!

[redroo]

They should be so lucky to still be alive doing this shit with this chap.

Its no wonder then that some cops get shot...

[Payboy]

Sirikan said Wattana had taken some Bt30,000 in cash from him in front of Big C at Lat Phrao mall last year, so he filed a complaint at Chokechai police station.

Better late than never, I guess.

[ableguy]

Is it not possible to take out the second part of the report that has nothing to do with the headline?

here is a headline 'Thai policeman in extortion shocker' haha

Armed robbery with assault, fleeing the scene of a crime etc etc. only in Thailand, he will get at least transfered to a inactive post for a month.