Baerboxer Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) British police have been doing it for years and years,many cases of corruption in the british police force,even sending people to jail for offences not committed.Most countries have corrupt cops,many far more dangerous than the greedy thai cops There were several issues on various British police forces, particularly the MET (flying squad, robbery squad etc) and a big scandal with the West Midlands regional crime squad. However, the % of bent officers was low and the corruption has been rooted out. Police found guilty of committing a crime will be punished usually with imprisonment. The Thai police have a very high % of corrupt officers - from top to bottom. Police found guilty of serious crimes, including murder, people trafficing etc will be ................. given bail, let off, maybe moved to an inactive post and loose out on tea money for a while. See the difference. I started coming to Asia on long business trips over 25 years ago and remember often thinking how lucky we were to have a professional, mostly, police force in the UK and excellent honest judiciary. Thailand has got worse over the years not better. Certainly not the worst when compared to Africa, Latin America or even the Philipinnes - but still one of the problems stopping Thailand devloping from a third world country and fulfilling its massive potential. Edited February 11, 2013 by Baerboxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belg Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 when maffia = police where to complain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvy Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I am building a village of 38 houses which I have sold 8 and the rest is in various building stages , (i have posted a report on the village before) and I am amazed how many police come each month to check the workers , and if they are not Thai they don t take them to the immigration they want money from the construction company . This happens on most construction sites. How much corruption is there in this country , god only knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warfie Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Next: Pheu Thai candidate Pol. General Pongsapat promises to crack down on police extortion when elected But you have to understand, that was just an election promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warfie Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 While I'm sure to many this is merely confirmation of something that was long suspected. Although that it could go right to the top of the system is maybe more of a surprise? So does anyone here think it could have spread to the judiciary? For example, I've often wondered what chances a foreign businessman has here of taking on a Thai in the civil courts and receiving a fair and balanced result? After all, judges don't get paid very much here, unlike in the West? I can tell you from bitter experience that despite the evidence, the Thai won. THEN I was ordered to pay the other parties legal costs... NOT BL00DY LIKELY! You do realize the judges get the majority of their income from lawyers & associates don't you? I got introduced to a lawyer that had never lost a case .... but he was very expensive ... I wonder why? Sounds like your lawyer got outbid. Pretty much my assumption too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how241 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Busted, but it will not change a dam_n thing. 100% correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 [quote name='Lite Beer' timestamp='1360538032' post='6103115' The sergeant appeared stunned upon learning of Banjong's identity. However, he said, "My boss in fact receives more money than me and other [officers]. The money I collected is for the boss - we got a very small sum." Both police, however, left the shop. The incident was recorded by the shop's security cameras. -- The Nation 2013-02-11 Obviously bought his post as there appears to be a total absence of brain cells with a quote like that. What should he have said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapfries Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Finally Porn told them that Banjong was a journalist. Banjong then wai-ed the officers and asked them if they were aware that their boss, the Metropolitan Police commissioner, had recently issued an order prohibiting police from accepting money for the Chinese New Year I'm always confused by the wai. A mark of respect, something you do to someone older or more important? Certainly not something you would do to two corrupt police? No collecting money on Chinese New Year? How about no collecting money on any day of the year. I don't know how long YOU have been in this country; but these coppers (corrupt as they may be) DO carry guns and it would not be the first time that someone (in this case the intrepid reporter) was shot & killed in the process of Police pursuing a suspected criminal, who then started to attack the 'officers" who then had no other way to defend their own lives, but to shoot & kill . . . . . . . I'll tell you another thing for free: I would not like to be in that reporter's position, right now ! ! ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapfries Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 when maffia = police where to complain Send me a PM and I'll point you in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Finally Porn told them that Banjong was a journalist. Banjong then wai-ed the officers and asked them if they were aware that their boss, the Metropolitan Police commissioner, had recently issued an order prohibiting police from accepting money for the Chinese New Year I'm always confused by the wai. A mark of respect, something you do to someone older or more important? Certainly not something you would do to two corrupt police? No collecting money on Chinese New Year? How about no collecting money on any day of the year. I don't know how long YOU have been in this country; but these coppers (corrupt as they may be) DO carry guns and it would not be the first time that someone (in this case the intrepid reporter) was shot & killed in the process of Police pursuing a suspected criminal, who then started to attack the 'officers" who then had no other way to defend their own lives, but to shoot & kill . . . . . . . I'll tell you another thing for free: I would not like to be in that reporter's position, right now ! ! ! For sure but that is a reporters job, comes with risks. Look at the war reporters and their film footage, for some paid the ultimate price, a breed to be respected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoli Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Just do the math. Compare what they own with their salary and you have the truth. Pay peanuts, get monkeys.... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Can you please tell me what each police officer earns by rank. Since you say it is too low, you must know. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboydog Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 the gravy train is that shop owners feed is getting longer too..local police, imigration police & most recently the tourist police getting in on the action - who's next? traffic?? marine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hey it's Thailand what do you expect, this is there way.Next you will be expecting Honest Politicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Corruption will continue because its not just the police who are doing wrong do you think that the shop owners declare full tax etc. Dodgy business and dodgy cops!!! Do you think the police pays income tax for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briandajew Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Tomorrows Headlines - Nation Journalist commits suicide with plastic bag over his head as he jumps from 15 storey Condo with his hands tied behind his back and three bullets in his skull - Police say there are no suspicious circumstances. - He sufferred from depression! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Tomorrows Headlines - Nation Journalist commits suicide with plastic bag over his head as he jumps from 15 storey Condo with his hands tied behind his back and three bullets in his skull - Police say there are no suspicious circumstances. - He sufferred from depression! Or he shot himself from the back into his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotto Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Never ever be any different here its called the pay as you go business (bib) if you to pass go pay the 200 baht fine(for thais) and 500 (farangs) you may go now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siampolee Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) The Prime Minister took an oath against corruption and stressed that her government placed great important on promoting good morals and transparency among all officials. She also said she would like to see the culture of honesty manifest in the Thai society. That event was at the closing down sale of '' Democracy in Thailand, '' and the grand opening of the '' Shinawatra Puppet Show. '' Edited February 11, 2013 by siampolee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tollgate Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 British police have been doing it for years and years,many cases of corruption in the british police force,even sending people to jail for offences not committed.Most countries have corrupt cops,many far more dangerous than the greedy thai cops Yes, the British Police are much more skilled at it and rarely get caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Tomorrows Headlines - Nation Journalist commits suicide with plastic bag over his head as he jumps from 15 storey Condo with his hands tied behind his back and three bullets in his skull - Police say there are no suspicious circumstances. - He sufferred from depression! Before or after he decapitated himself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a99az Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 My cameras are set up and waiting to roll then play back on U Tube. So if you are a member of the illustrious BIB, take note! you just might get your minute of fame. So come on guys now is the time to send them packing, CCTV with sound is all it takes and you too can nail a bent cop, and rid society of one of Thailand"s leaches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWideOpen Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Clearly when a perspective policeman forks over his million baht to enter the force, it appears IQ is not a determinant factor. Extort money in front of a CCTV with a reporter standing there, and then dob out your boss ?? Wow......... I can see the horrific punishment of being forced to step back from the feeding trough for a while. Yes, the famous INACTIVE POST !!!!!!! The most dreaded punishment handed out by ranking policemen who are angry the bozo police at the bottom get caught and make everyone look bad for a while. No problem, next week there will be a new story of police gone bad. They truly are the blight of Thailand. Wonder what it would take to actually reform them. I have heard the reform talk for many years here, and yet it seems to get worse. Or more are getting caught due to electronic devices ..... Edited February 11, 2013 by EyesWideOpen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcutman Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 My cameras are set up and waiting to roll then play back on U Tube. So if you are a member of the illustrious BIB, take note! you just might get your minute of fame. So come on guys now is the time to send them packing, CCTV with sound is all it takes and you too can nail a bent cop, and rid society of one of Thailand"s leaches. How about a disclaimer.Not a recommended activity for people with loved ones dependent on their survival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Next: Pheu Thai candidate Pol. General Pongsapat promises to crack down on police extortion when elected More likely to crack down on in store video camera's.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrooks Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 And what will be accomplished now from the video proof and admission of the policeman taking money from the shop owner? Absolutely nothing and all remains the same in the LOS (Land of Scams). Thai business and justice at its best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedOctober Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 This case will be investigated. The problem has been solved once and for all because the only two rogues doing it (nationwide) were finally caught on camera. Case closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDog Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I suppose if it is posted on YouTube it will have more effect. Can't go hurting tourism can we. If only they would consider it is actually the wrong thing to do, then that would make a difference. But no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johpa Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Once again, the only response I have is to shout Chaiyo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunSteven Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Next: Pheu Thai candidate Pol. General Pongsapat promises to crack down on police extortion when elected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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