webfact Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Police chief launches moral crusade against gamblingBANGKOK, 26 March 2013 (NNT) - The police commander-in-chief has announced a moral crusade against gambling and other "vices".Police Commander-in-Chief Pol. Gen. Adul Sangsingkaew said that he had ordered senior police officers across the country to crack down on gambling dens and places of other "vices".He said that if police in any area failed to comply with the order, senior police officers responsible for the area would be removed from office.The police chief's statement came one day after four senior Metropolitan police officers were removed from their posts following a crackdown on gambling dens in areas under their responsibility.Gambling is illegal in Buddhist-dominated Thailand. But underground gambling dens are known to be pervasive, and several high-ranking government officials--as well as some political heavyweights-- own casinos at the borders with Cambodia and Myanmar.-- NNT 2013-03-26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thai at Heart Posted March 26, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2013 A moral crackdown in Thailand. How many people will there be left outside prison 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I bet this crusade will be called off within a week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MunterHunter Posted March 26, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2013 How about a Moral Crusade Against Corruption in the Police Force first? Oh that's right, Corruption isn't Morally wrong in Thailand, its a National Tradition... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOboe57 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Let's get rid of the competition. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kananga Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Who's going to launch the moral crusade against the Police chief???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I wonder if this will include the 24/7 hi-low game next door to me that the local police come to play weekly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post A Member Posted March 26, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2013 A moral crackdown in Thailand. How many people will there be left outside prison In Thailand would " moral crusade " not be an oxymoron ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Member Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Do Buddhists do crusades ? Thought Christians had the copyright 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Meaningless nonsense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 BIB: "Do as I say, don't do as I do" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Bad news for carpentry-shops, or metal-work shops, which have lots of vices ! Wonder how many hours it will be, before the police-chief receives an offer he can't refuse, of a sideways-promotion to an inactive-post ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonclark Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 police chief + moral crusade = oxymoron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigar7 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 How do we contact the General to expose these gambling dens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlow999 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'm wondering how long it will be before those in authority "discover" the blatent casino and slots in "Little Macau", the small soi connecting Sukhumvit 5 and 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Do Buddhists do crusades ? Thought Christians had the copyright Police Commander-in-Chief is Thai Muslim, as was a recent CIC of the Thai Armed Forces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markaew Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) Is it just me or are all the headlines coming from The Nation seem to generated from extreme low level brain activity? How embarrassing it must be. Please do something that is created from something of real intelligence! Edited March 26, 2013 by Markaew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted March 26, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2013 Hub of Hypocrisy... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Is it just me or are all the headlines coming from The Nation seem to generated from extreme low level brain activity? How embarrassing it must be. Please do something that is created from something of real intelligence! To be perfectly frank, any reasonably intelligent newspaper reporter would ask, "Should I report this, because in doing so, surely that gives the owners of the gambling dens a tip off..." As for other vices, prostitution is illegal, so he should have it all cleaned up in about 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'm wondering how long it will be before those in authority "discover" the blatent casino and slots in "Little Macau", the small soi connecting Sukhumvit 5 and 7. If you see police on the scene then 1.) in uniform means officially on site to investigate, 2.) out of uniform is under cover in a sting operation, 3.) playing as private person, 4.) just visiting the loo, 5.) lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Taking the moral high ground is one thing, practicing it, is another thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Do Buddhists do crusades ? Thought Christians had the copyright Police Commander-in-Chief is Thai Muslim, as was a recent CIC of the Thai Armed Forces That being the case I would have thought the Jihad would have had houses of ill repute as the main focus. With other vices secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiltin Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Our country,our Awkward Reality. Hurd Hatfield played Dorian in 1945s "Picture of Dorian Gray" (far better than the most recent remake) in the film Gray sold his soul for immortality...Always young,forever beautiful,ageless and blemish free...The stains of his sins,the ugliness of his imorality only ever on the picture-Never in plain view,locked away in an attic.The truth hidden from public view,in it's place amazing perfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) A "moral crusade" initiated in a country where most moral considerations are often little more than face-saving window dressing and frequently thrown out of the same is a sure recipe for success. Not. Somchai: "Let's go gambling." Supachai: "No way, it's morally wrong, you know..." Somchai: "Don't you worry, the den is run by Cpt. Nop and under the protection of Col. Tik, a man of very high moral standing." Supachai: "Well, in this case it's alright, I guess. Let's go." Edited March 26, 2013 by Misterwhisper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I bet this moral crusade won't work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 "ordered senior police officers across the country to crack down on gambling dens and places of other "vices". Oh please stop it, a crackdown on gambling and other "VICES" No more gambling corruption and prostitution in Thailand. The money they recieve goes straight to the police and up to the top. My friend owns a ligitmate business (Thai person) and every single month she gets a visit (and her business nieghbours) from the BIB for the monthly 1,500 baht protection payment. Her monthy costs depend on her annual takings and the BIB demand to inspect her tax receipts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locationthailand Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Dear Commander in Chief. Ask your self a simple question as to what is the bigger issue - gambling or corruption? I hope this helps to clear a path as to the decisions you make... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurboy Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) How about a Moral Crusade Against Corruption in the Police Force first? Oh that's right, Corruption isn't Morally wrong in Thailand, its a National Tradition... And a national treasure. Edited March 26, 2013 by arthurboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Do Buddhists do crusades ? Thought Christians had the copyright Police Commander-in-Chief is Thai Muslim, as was a recent CIC of the Thai Armed Forces Muslim? Fair enough then things might actually get done. Gambling, corruption, homosexuality, and prostitution are definately totaly forbiidin under islam. Might actually see something done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) Do Buddhists do crusades ? Thought Christians had the copyright Police Commander-in-Chief is Thai Muslim, as was a recent CIC of the Thai Armed Forces Muslim? Fair enough then things might actually get done. Gambling, corruption, homosexuality, and prostitution are definately totaly forbiidin under islam. Might actually see something done Just pointing out a bit of detail. Take your point, but it's his adherence to the Thai Constitution together with enforcing the Thai Criminal Code. When he gained office in July 2012 he made a number of statements, including on how he was going to crack down on corruption, especially within the RTP. Let's see if he has the determination and especially support within the chain of command to do so, questionable, but you can only hope for someone to start making a difference. EDIT: As always in Thailand will also depend if he can survive political interference. He has already been attacked by DSI, he won the first round Edited March 26, 2013 by simple1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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