Chalerm: Not A Bribe If Cops Ask For Money On Chinese New Year

[Dag Ekeberg]

This story seems to have originated in the Bangkok Post. Why not cite the original source?

[A_Traveller]

My wife saw Chalerm's interview on TV. His last words when talking to the press were, 'Foreigners - he used the word farang - don't understand because they are not generous or thoughtful.'

In Thai the word <Thai script removed> is pronounced 'nam jai'.

Clearly this man is a dangerous, bigoted, foul mouthed idiot.

Now here's a puzzle. In the early 90s this gentlemen had to make hasty arrangements to leave and remain outside Thailand for a period. He was able so to do owing to the generosity of both Sweden and Denmark if I remember correctly.

It would appear the aural medication is affecting his memory since one might consider these places to be vaguely "farang", and so must be exceptions to the now posited Chalerm rule "farang = not generous or thoughtful".

Regards

[Crushdepth]

Another quality politician brought to you by PTP.

[Tatsujin]

Deputy PM defending birbery??? PMs brother is a wanted fugitive??? Is this really the administration the Thai people want ruling their country?

Yup. They asked for it, they got it. And their ambition is to be in the same position, also taking large bribes/cuts of projects.

[Ricardo]

This story seems to have originated in the Bangkok Post. Why not cite the original source?

Forum Rule 31.

[mrgreg]

Sleeping in a police box is also a tradition! So is it acceptable?

Even if his twisted mind thinks "requesting" money is not a bribe, policemen were not working during that time and as such they shall be punished.

[Beetlejuice]

I would say that it is fair enough if this has been a long standing tradition, providing of course that the police are not demanding gifts with menaces or conveying the message, give us money or your name will be placed in our bad books.

In England, Europe and the States it was always traditional to give money to our milkman, postman and the trash collectors every Christmas, and was always sort of expected, so I see no problem with donating a little dosh to the BiBs who are over worked and under paid anyway, but I’m sure the anti Thai establishment brigade will strongly disagree.

[Suffinator]

Great advertisement for warning your kids about the abuse of alcohol or in this case Ear Medication.

[EyesWideOpen]

I would say that it is fair enough if this has been a long standing tradition, providing of course that the police are not demanding gifts with menaces or conveying the message, give us money or your name will be placed in our bad books.

In England, Europe and the States it was always traditional to give money to our milkman, postman and the trash collectors every Christmas, and was always sort of expected, so I see no problem with donating a little dosh to the BiBs who are over worked and under paid anyway, but I’m sure the anti Thai establishment brigade will strongly disagree.

Wow....... Somehow you have equated giving money to a western milkman, with straight out extortion by the police mafia. Nice one !!!!! Stockholm Syndrome ???

No wonder the Thais put up with this extortion crap, the police have even convinced some farangs to go along with their program...

Wait was this a troll post ??? Sometimes I swear I cannot tell the difference......

Edited February 13, 2013 by EyesWideOpen

[anon7867763]

three police officers “requesting” money from an Indian tailor shop owner

No bribes here. They were just returning an ill-fitting suit, made by this tailor and wanted the money back.

They just forgot to bring the suit with them

[CantSpell]

It was Chinese NY and its tradition, so it's ok...

This week is Valentine's day, poor police can't buy rose so this week it is ok to ask money for Valentine's day.

For Songkran it is ok to ask for Songran gifts...

Mother's day, father's day, X-Mas will be ok when it will be the time...

Simple; just don't ask for the wrong envelop on the wrong day all all will be "fine"

This guy is just incredible but it is GOOD NEWS...

I invite all Thai and Chinese people to go outside K Chalerm house and ask for money next year for Chinese NY: he said it was tradition to ask for money on that date!!!!!!!!!

[Johnnie99]

Oh how I laughed when I saw this article

[ricardofel]

What an insipid comment. He just continues to put his foot in his mouth. It's not the custom to ASK for money!!! Money is given to those who deserve it...not corrupt cops and politicians.

[scotto]

Makes no difference all politicians are on the take including this

numb nut so why should this comment from him be news to anybody

who knows how corrupy the thai police and politicans are!!

[spectre324]

Well he should know.

How many millions was it he made as a cop, something over 60 mill Baht wasnt it?

Whatever, he had to run and hide in order to avoid being investigated.

so veery true him and his murdering son!

[steveyinasia]

Under the chinese tradition, the giving of a "Red Packet" is done voluntarily, not requested by the other party. Clearly police asking for money is corruption, you guys just choose to ignore the fact and make convenient excuses to justify it.

[Kitbaikitmah]

I would say that it is fair enough if this has been a long standing tradition, providing of course that the police are not demanding gifts with menaces or conveying the message, give us money or your name will be placed in our bad books.

In England, Europe and the States it was always traditional to give money to our milkman, postman and the trash collectors every Christmas, and was always sort of expected, so I see no problem with donating a little dosh to the BiBs who are over worked and under paid anyway, but I’m sure the anti Thai establishment brigade will strongly disagree.

[cheeryble]

(naturally this is not a slap at the pope)

why naturally?

Go ahead....

[Dag Ekeberg]

So a common practise used by journalist all over the world doesn't apply in Thailand? That's very funny.

[Dag Ekeberg]

This story seems to have originated in the Bangkok Post. Why not cite the original source?

Forum Rule 31.

So Thailand is the only place in the world where you cannot write about something that has been published in a newspaper. Very funny, this Rule 31. Anybody complete Journalism 101?

[A_Traveller]

@Dag. If your comment is about the apparent lack of attribution, you may not be aware that the Bangkok Post has been very aggressive about protecting its intellectual property in its reports. This site has often found itself being criticised [and I believe even threatened with legal action] if they used reports from the newspaper. Since no agreement could be made over "fair use" the owners here simply stated that no links nor extracts were permissible and would be deleted if posted.

Blame the newspaper not here as far as I can see.

Regards

PS I'm not affiliated with this site except as a poster.

PPS Just to add that the OP does have a link to another site which does then link to the presumed originator.

Edited February 13, 2013 by A_Traveller

[EyesWideOpen]

This story seems to have originated in the Bangkok Post. Why not cite the original source?

Forum Rule 31.

So Thailand is the only place in the world where you cannot write about something that has been published in a newspaper. Very funny, this Rule 31. Anybody complete Journalism 101?

Be careful, you have just violated another forum rule by questioning forum moderation... :-)

Edited February 13, 2013 by EyesWideOpen

[PoorSucker]

This story seems to have originated in the Bangkok Post. Why not cite the original source?

Forum Rule 31.

So Thailand is the only place in the world where you cannot write about something that has been published in a newspaper. Very funny, this Rule 31. Anybody complete Journalism 101?

It's Bangkok post that asks Thaivisa not to publish quotes or links to them.

[stoli]

Why are we falangs not coming up with a simple plan to ask for bribes? Are we the only one's out of the loop here? Would it be nice to live here for free, with Chalerm on our side?

[Dag Ekeberg]

This story seems to have originated in the Bangkok Post. Why not cite the original source?

Forum Rule 31.

So Thailand is the only place in the world where you cannot write about something that has been published in a newspaper. Very funny, this Rule 31. Anybody complete Journalism 101?

It's Bangkok post that asks Thaivisa not to publish quotes or links to them.

Write a short summary – in your own words – and link to Bangkok Post. That’s what journalists everywhere do. Nothing illegal in that. It should even be a win-win for both Thaivisa and BP, according to common gospel.

Hey, if Thaivisa wants to be a leader in news, you ignore the number one English language news source in the country at your own peril…

Okay, I'll shut up now.

[Thaddeus]

Hey, if Thaivisa wants to be a leader in news, you ignore the number one English language news source in the country at your own peril…

Read post 143 again, slowly.

It's Bangkok post that asks Thaivisa not to publish quotes or links to them.

Edited February 13, 2013 by Thaddeus

[wealth]

words fail me and must do so with everyone who has common sense.

If true, this was the most unqualified comment by a person in a position like he is - ever.

This must be a slap into the face of every good cop. Yes, there are good ones and even walk the extra mile.

What a disgraceful comment he made.

[ginjag]

I would say that it is fair enough if this has been a long standing tradition, providing of course that the police are not demanding gifts with menaces or conveying the message, give us money or your name will be placed in our bad books.

In England, Europe and the States it was always traditional to give money to our milkman, postman and the trash collectors every Christmas, and was always sort of expected, so I see no problem with donating a little dosh to the BiBs who are over worked and under paid anyway, but I’m sure the anti Thai establishment brigade will strongly disagree.

sick resonse when the money was not donated----DEMANDED a vast difference to our postman milkman TIPS

[remobb]

It was never a bribe anyway, it was extortion.

Words right out of my mouth.

[Somtamnication]

Celebration time! I thought Chinese New Year was celebrated weekly? I see ang pao being done at the end of every month, as well. What a grand holiday!!!