Ayutthaya 'Warlock Policeman' has magic as his side arm

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Ayutthaya 'Warlock Policeman' Has Magic As His Side Arm

Picture: KHOASOD English

AYUTTHAYA: -- Worldly weapons are not deemed as adequate protection by a policeman in Ayutthaya province who also places his trust in supernatural power to protect his well-being as he performs his duty.

Pol.Sgt.Maj. Maneesak Saentaweesuk often attracts attention from locals as he patrols the streets on his police motorcycle - which was covered by incantation scripts written with chemical pen. The 2 batons and radio equipment on the motorcycle were similarly scribbled with such incantation.

The policeman told our correspondent he wrote all the hallowed inscription himself. He said his interest in magical power dated back to when he ordained as a monk for 3 months (1 ordination season) in his hometown and had learned some inscription writing there.

After he started his career as a police officer, he said, he engaged in studies about Khmer and Lanna (ancient northern Thailand) incantation, amulets, and protection spells from various monks in Ayutthaya province. He said he also learned about magic from "ancient textbooks".

As for the spell written on his motorcycle, he explained it provided him safety and popularity with the people. Pol.Sgt.Maj. Maneesak said he encountered many perils as a patrol policeman but the magic helped protect him.

"However, you must behave morally for the spell to work, too," he added.

Magic and spell are big part of Thai traditional belief, and also extend to law enforcement. Many well-known criminals believe they are protected by charms that help them evade police and survive gunfire, while many police officers also pray to gods or spirits that would grant them ability to fight crime.

Source: http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNM01qUXlNRGc0T0E9PQ==

-- KHAOSOD English 2013-06-29

[ava15]

Somebody's been playing too much Hero Quest

[jaidam]

I know his game. The sign in the middle of his windscreen is unmistakably fashioned after a dollar sign. He is a fool if he thinks these silly logos will increase his tea money.

[PoodMaiDai]

And to think, this guy is legally permitted to carry a firearm and use lethal force if necessary.

[NongKhaiKid]

I bet he doesn't actually handle bribes as the cash will magically move itself from an offenders wallet and end up in his and if it's supernatural it must be ordained by a higher power so it can't be a bribe.

[arthurboy]

"However, you must behave morally for the spell to work, too," he added.

Yes, indeed.

[chooka]

Good to know the BIB are well balanced.

[hookedondhamma]

If one behaves morally then then they won't have to worry about getting shot, having people talk about them, etc. But I guess when one has little or not enough time to practice it then some yants written in Khmer, lanna, isaan or khom will serve as an easy substitute.

We all die eventually - Thai know this. Regardless of whether it works or not isn't really relevant, as the actions of a person determines what will eventually come around to him -which many Thai also know.

What is perceived as the easiest way out isn't always the correct way, or most logical for that matter.

Then again, if it makes him happy, I'd rather see him happy than angry.

[DocN]

Honestly: if does a good job, serving and protecting, he can believe in tooth fairies and waternymphs, for all I care.

That being said....

[bigbamboo]

Mojocop.

[Payboy]

Magic and spell are big part of Thai traditional belief, and also extend to law enforcement.

Suspects, evidence, and key witnesses, sometimes magically appear or disappear.

[OzMick]

His helmet is not askew. That appearance is due to the shape of his head, from when his mother dropped him as a baby.

[kannot]

Retarded

[Sayonarax]

If your a warlock then im a paladin! Wheres your minion? Better learn to summon one!

[kannot]

Honestly: if does a good job, serving and protecting, he can believe in tooth fairies and waternymphs, for all I care.

That being said....

And when he doesn't do a good job and you or someone else ends up dead?

[kannot]

This photo is 100% FAKE, reason , his chin strap is done up!!

[GentlemanJim]

Now I know why they are called Coppers, it's after David Copperfield! I would love to see if you could get Magicop to accept a 200 baht bribe in leu of a speeding ticket. Maybe he would if you wiggle your fingers over the top of the money and say 'abaracadabara, izzy wizzy lets get busy'!

[thhMan]

All this voodoo and other nonsense will stop when Thailand realizes that you reap what you sow...

[techboy]

Magic and spell are big part of Thai traditional belief, and also extend to law enforcement.

Suspects, evidence, and key witnesses, sometimes magically appear or disappear.

You always seem to speak as though you have a unique inside line to Thai police corruption.

[Bluespunk]

Ayutthaya 'Warlock Policeman' Has Magic As His Side Arm

Unfortunately he also has no grasp of reality.

[lucjoker]

236 user(s) are reading this topic

30 members, 204 guests, AND "1 anonymous users "

30 farangs

205 coppers

and the holy Pol.Sgt.Maj. Maneesak Saentaweesuk

[Songhua]

236 user(s) are reading this topic

30 members, 204 guests, AND "1 anonymous users "

30 farangs

205 coppers

and the holy Pol.Sgt.Maj. Maneesak Saentaweesuk

He doesn't need to read it. He 'knows'.

[techboy]

Lots of people becoming oh so insightful over a goofball tabloid article.

[hellodolly]

I bet he doesn't actually handle bribes as the cash will magically move itself from an offenders wallet and end up in his and if it's supernatural it must be ordained by a higher power so it can't be a bribe.

that sounds like Jatuporn

[hellodolly]

If your a warlock then im a paladin! Wheres your minion? Better learn to summon one!

Are you threatening him?

[moe666]

the responses to this story proves beyond a shadow of doubt that farang not understand Thainesss.

[Raybo]

I hope his family has a big life insurance policy on this guy.

When I was in Vietnam, a bunch of Thai soldiers brought some of the maw-doo amulets that was suppose to deflect bullets.

Many were sent home in Body bags I'm sorry to say!

Raybo

[A Member]

I bet he doesn't actually handle bribes as the cash will magically move itself from an offenders wallet and end up in his and if it's supernatural it must be ordained by a higher power so it can't be a bribe.

A large amount of money has just appeared in my back pocket / bank account etc,. it's a miracle !

Cue The Monkeys singing " I'm a Believer " !

[Fullstop]

I reckon Harry Potter could take him down.

[KonKorat]

If this makes him an honest policeman and dose not take bribes,he can believe in want he wants.He should not be discriminated against in what he believes.Just as i believe that life could exists on other planets,this dose not mean i'm a wacko