webfact Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 2010 POLITICAL VIOLENCEPolice say they know identities of Central World arson suspectsPatinya IamtanThe NationBANGKOK: -- Police are gathering evidence in support of arrest warrants for two suspected arsonists and six alleged accomplices in relation to the Central World Mall fire during the 2010 riots.Following a meeting yesterday to discuss the progress of the Central World arson probe, Metropolitan Police chief Khamronwit Thoopkrajang said investigators had identified two suspected arsonists from photographs and video footage.Khamronwit said police could not release the suspects' names, but they were among those for whom the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) sought arrest warrants. He added that police had identified six suspected accomplices of the accused arsonists, and would summon them as well. If they refused, police would provide evidence to support the issuance of arrest warrants for them too. He said police had 20 other witnesses to interview.Khamronwit urged the public to provide information that could help confirm the two suspected arsonists' identity via the city police's investigation centre's telephone number - (02) 354 8226 - around the clock and affirmed there would be a reward for providers of key information. Asked if the reward was posted by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who had earlier offered a Bt10 million reward for key information, or from the Metropolitan Police budget, Khamronwit said that matter would be discussed later.Khamronwit said the investigators also looked into the delay of fire-engine access to the arson scene and would take time to gather information to ensure justice for all sides.-- The Nation 2013-05-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post whybother Posted May 22, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2013 It's been 3 years and their only just getting photos released and witnesses interviewed?? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerdee123 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 They want to arrest them now so they can get amnesty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mosha Posted May 23, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2013 Was it Abhisit? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Police say they know identities of Central World arson suspects ...Khamronwit said police could not release the suspects' names... ...Khamronwit urged the public to provide information that could help confirm the two suspected arsonists' identity... They know, but can't tell, and want help identifying them... So they're not very sure, are they. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post huanga Posted May 23, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2013 It's been 3 years and their only just getting photos released and witnesses interviewed?? They were waiting for the big reward by Thaksin, which was just announced a few days ago. Once Thaksin puts up the money, the wheels got rolling. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobobirdiebuddy Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Of course somehow they won't be connected with the Red Shirts - some outside agitators or possibly government plants. Just like the lot who tried to burn down the building next to my house. Never the Red Shirts - always someone else. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Roadman Posted May 23, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2013 Two? Thats real easy then...Suthep and Khun Abhisit. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiwara Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Interview accomplices? Speak to Arisman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 No comments yet. This is a startegy that has been in the making for some time now. It seems that Thaksin (+friends and family at the Police) is playing the trump card. Let's see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzMick Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Arrest the "usual suspects", spin a fabulous fantasy, and let the real criminals walk away - sounds like a plot for a film. What's Thai for Keyser Soze? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Someone help me out here ! I thought that there had already been a trial for the arson at Central World and the 2 defendants had been found not guilty by a Thai Court ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 It has taken this long for them to be told who are the suspects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunterHunter Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Took them 3 years to find 8 scape-goats? Guess the reconciliation bill (Repay Thaksin Bill) was seen as more important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Will a percentage of the reward money go to the scapegoats they will finger for this. Who will then go into prison by the front door only to slip out quietly by the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 2 suspects in Central World blaze identifiedBy English NewsBANGKOK, May 23 – Thai police have released the photos of two men who allegedly set fire to the Central World shopping complex during the 2010 political protests in the heart of Bangkok.Metropolitan police commander Kamronwit Thoopkrachang said the identities of the two suspects were similar to six persons given by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).He urged other suspects who were seen in the photos to give themselves up to the authorities, or the DSI will issue warrants for their arrest.Pol Lt Gen Kamronwit said the six men were involved in an arson which damaged the Central World complex at Rajprasong intersection – one of Bangkok’s busiest shopping centres.He said police were compiling evidence to charge at least 20 more people for their implications in the arson. (MCOT online news)-- TNA 2013-05-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AleG Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 2 suspects in Central World blaze identified By English News BANGKOK, May 23 – Thai police have released the photos of two men who allegedly set fire to the Central World shopping complex during the 2010 political protests in the heart of Bangkok. Metropolitan police commander Kamronwit Thoopkrachang said the identities of the two suspects were similar to six persons given by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI). He urged other suspects who were seen in the photos to give themselves up to the authorities, or the DSI will issue warrants for their arrest. Pol Lt Gen Kamronwit said the six men were involved in an arson which damaged the Central World complex at Rajprasong intersection – one of Bangkok’s busiest shopping centres. He said police were compiling evidence to charge at least 20 more people for their implications in the arson. (MCOT online news) -- TNA 2013-05-23 "He urged other suspects who were seen in the photos to give themselves up to the authorities, or the DSI will issue warrants for their arrest." Let's hope they provide a photo of these men to border checkpoints. Not holding my breath though, if they catch them and squeal (not that I think it likely that they'd be thoroughly interrogated) they may point fingers at the people that organized and incited the burnings. Then again, it's nice to have parliamentary immunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) With a reward of 10 million baht for 'information', there are many people in this country that would swear it was their own Grandmother that torched Central World, in fact if it means the accused is locked up for life I can swear it was my Mother In Law for no reward at all. I await with eager anticipation the photoshopped photos of Abhisit and Suthep smiling at the security camera whilst holding military grade flamethrowers, holding a piece of paper which when you zoom in clearly says "Abby and Sutty Top Secret Plan for burning down a shopping Mall". With that DSI will have enough to put them away for 25 years, or at least have 25 years of half day court hearings in between Parliamentary sessions. Edited to add: As the link to the paper that cannot be mentioned will disappear in nano seconds, it seems true then. Thaksin has offered 10 million baht for EACH convicted arsonist!!! They will be dragging homeless retards of the street and charging them by this time next week. Watch the bunfight for that money now! Edited May 23, 2013 by GentlemanJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siripon Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) Regarding arson and the 2010 riots- red shirt supporters were found guilty by all 3 courts of setting fire to Ubon Ratchatani's provincial hall. Thaksin had urged his followers to surround provincial halls.Cases regarding other provincial halls are progressing and the suspects are certainly red shirt supporters.. Edited May 23, 2013 by Siripon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 A post violating forum rules has been removed from view. Please, no links to the Bangkok Post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon467367354 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I can see where 3 years later 20 paid witnesses would help speed this thing up. I guess they think people will believe whatever they say regardless of what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) I still don't get it. Most probably they have found some dispensable people who they can put the blame on and then?? How to proof whether they where Reds, Men in black, the army or Abhisit’s gardeners? Let's wait for following statement from DPM (and Thaksin's best buddy) Chalerm: " I am proud to announce that we have found the people responsible forburning down central world. I can tell you with 100% certainty that they are not linked to the Red Shirt movement...... Thank you and have anice day" Edited May 23, 2013 by Nickymaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waza Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) It wasn't this guy who is throwing incendiaries was it? Edited May 23, 2013 by waza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Someone help me out here ! I thought that there had already been a trial for the arson at Central World and the 2 defendants had been found not guilty by a Thai Court ? It seems there were more than 2 people around that day. He said police were compiling evidence to charge at least 20 more people for their implications in the arson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 It wasn't this guy who is throwing incendiaries was it? 539288_375820722495194_286627973_n.jpg You have to ask Tharit from that special investigation department... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlandy Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Police say they know identities of Central World arson suspects >...Khamronwit said police could not release the suspects' names... ...Khamronwit urged the public to provide information that could help confirm the two suspected arsonists' identity... They know, but can't tell, and want help identifying them... So they're not very sure, are they. And if they know 'as they claim' what the <deleted> are they doing about it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newermonkey Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Isn't it amazing Thai police take over 3 years to get to an... almost, sort-of, maybe conclusion on possible but not confirmed possible suspects. Whereas a real police force such as in the USA (Or almost any other country in the world) can catch suspects and have them before a judge within a week, Boston bombers for a example. "Toyland the greatest joke on the planet" & the hub of incompetence for everything. I have lived in Thailand for 30 years and it really is like living amongst over grown children. Now don't you all get on your high horses and stat telling me to go home etc... because I happen enjoy living here despite its inadequacies, and its easy doing business dealing with grown up kids is a no brainer and so easy to do well, as there is almost no competition in lots of areas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie61 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 It wasn't this guy who is throwing incendiaries was it? 539288_375820722495194_286627973_n.jpg no it wasnt him........ his pingpong bombs couldn't light a cigarette...... the guy who did it had a different tattoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom6996 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Two comments; 1. If the accusers are from the RED group then the arsonists are Democrat. If the accusers are Democrat then the arsonists are from the RED group. Same story different day. 2. If, and I say if I had any info for police and Taksin gave me a reward, I would give it to a private school in my area. The Thai ones are just to corrupt. If I knew Taksin offered the reward I would not call the hotline..................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) Someone help me out here ! I thought that there had already been a trial for the arson at Central World and the 2 defendants had been found not guilty by a Thai Court ? You're right, LSM... Just a couple months ago they had the verdict...and the two guys, both Red shirt types, got off... And the charges they faced were the burning of CentralWorld... http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/628449-thai-court-acquits-two-red-shirts-of-torching-central-world-mall/?hl=%2Bcentral+%2Bworld+%2Barson+%2Bacquitted#entry6238782 Pretty odd the crappy news report OP here seems to make no mention of that, or how these new suspects relate to the old ones. Edited May 23, 2013 by TallGuyJohninBKK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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