Bangkok police chief being investigated

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Bangkok police chief under investigation
Chanikarn Phumhiran
The Nation


File photo : Camronwit

BANGKOK: -- Police investigation into Bangkok police chief Pol Lt Gen Camronwit Thoopgrajank's ethics as recommended by the Office of the Ombudsman is underway.

The Ombudsman’s office spokesman Raksagecha Chaechai said Thursday that all further queries will be put on hold for the time being.

Royal Thai Police commander Pol Gen Adul Saengsingkaew had written to the Ombudsman's Office explaining that a panel had been set up to look into Camrongwit's conduct.

The Bangkok police chief had reportedly flown to Hong Kong a while ago so fugitive former PM Thaksin Shinawatra could pin a decoration on his chest. Raksagecha said the Ombudsman's Office would not intervene in the police bureau's scrutiny process.

He added that the Ombudsman's Office would only take action if there are complaints about the investigation or if the punitive actions are not transparent once the probe has been completed.

-- The Nation 2013-09-13

[Chittychangchang]

The Bangkok police chief had reportedly flown to Hong Kong a while ago so fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra could pin a decoration on his chest.

That's it! hang em high!

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[theblether]

It really is Alice in Wonderland stuff

[Rionoir]

In all fairness, if every corrupt cop was fired, there would be no police left.

[Rooo]

Could beat any soap opera. Makes a fantastic movie script hmmmmmmm just thinking about all the sequels.

[NongKhaiKid]

Let's see now, a top cop flies to Hong Kong to meet the top Shinawatra and receive a decoration from a fugitive from Thai justice and who is unlikely to be legally to dish out any official awards.

The only likely outcome of this will be further promotion for the boy in brown.

[15Peter20]

I'm just wondering if this was the same guy who said he'd quit his job if the police didn't get a conviction against the Red Bull heir for killing a policeman. Maybe not connected at all. Just wondering.

[noitom]

The Ombudsman's Office was requested to investigate by a police commander, but The Ombudsman's Office stated that they would not "intervene" in police scrutiny. So who is doing the investigation? It seems like the police traveler to Hong Kong has some splain' to do.

[noitom]

The new Thailand oxymoron of the day is "serious joke."

[Pimay1]

I'm just wondering if this was the same guy who said he'd quit his job if the police didn't get a conviction against the Red Bull heir for killing a policeman. Maybe not connected at all. Just wondering.

Never put your job or life in the hands of the police in the LOS. Remember when Police Captain Dr. Chalerm told the reds at the Udon Thani rally in May of this year if he failed to bring Thaksin home by the New Year he would accept sole responsibility and you can behead me? I wonder if it will be a public or private beheading.

[Curt1591]

Amazing that, with all the corruption, visiting Thaksin is what triggers an investigation.

Thaksin is simply a distraction, used to take heat off so many indiscretions. Get over it boys and girls.

[noitom]

Let's see now, a top cop flies to Hong Kong to meet the top Shinawatra and receive a decoration from a fugitive from Thai justice and who is unlikely to be legally to dish out any official awards.

The only likely outcome of this will be further promotion for the boy in brown.

Or at least a rewarding transfer to a more profitable district.

[Thaddeus]

Could beat any soap opera. Makes a fantastic movie script hmmmmmmm just thinking about all the sequels.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_Academy_(franchise)

The first paragraph is very apt,

[scorecard]

Amazing that, with all the corruption, visiting Thaksin is what triggers an investigation.

Thaksin is simply a distraction, used to take heat off so many indiscretions. Get over it boys and girls.

You think it's that simple?

Suggest you read the past history ...

[MESmith]

I hope he fastened his seatbelt. Wouldn't want all those medals flying around the cabin in case of turbulence......

[55Jay]

All inquiry panel members will fly to HK personally to gather evidence. 5 days sounds about right.

[Katipo]

I'm sorry Thailand, but something is really really wrong with the country when criminals can pin decorations on policemen.

[WitawatWatawit]

Just for the record, it wasn't a decoration (the word makes it sound like he's being honoured for service above and beyond the call of duty - our hero!). It was Kamronwit's promotion insignia or medal or whatever it's called. And what a grand honour to have it bestowed by none other than Thaksin. I feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

Let's see now, a top cop flies to Hong Kong to meet the top Shinawatra and receive a decoration from a fugitive from Thai justice and who is unlikely to be legally to dish out any official awards.

The only likely outcome of this will be further promotion for the boy in brown.

Or at least a rewarding transfer to a more profitable district.

Actually, my guess is that the national police chief will pin ANOTHER medal on the guy's chest, just as a reward.

And yes, I believe this guy is the same one who vowed to get a conviction in the Red Bull/dead cop case.

[boomerangutang]

Even if you tried explaining, to a person in his position, the definition of 'a fugitive' - he would either not understand, or there would be so many distraction/interruptions that you couldn't complete a sentence (no pun intended). No kidding. Anyone reading this, who has ever spoken with a Thai police officer, knows that you cannot get a sentence completed without interruptions. They are more easily distracted than a canary in a den of cats.

Forget about trying to explain to a cop that it's a cop's duty to arrest a fugitive. They either wouldn't understand, or they'd laugh you out of their office.

[nonthaburial]

Now I can fully understand why Thailand is so popular for tourists. Its the worlds leading country for stand up comedy, from politicians to the BIB they are all naturally born comedians !

[Bakseeda]

Remember that old saying.." Seems that the lunatics are running the asylum" thre is no-where on this planet where it is more suitable.... Wher is Paul Potts when you need him..?

[Netizen]

If found guilty will he have to return his knee pads to Thaksin?

[thomash]

Meanwhile the Red Bull boy is living it up in

Singapore. Glad to see they have their

priorities straight!

[allan michaud]

I'm just wondering if this was the same guy who said he'd quit his job if the police didn't get a conviction against the Red Bull heir for killing a policeman. Maybe not connected at all. Just wondering.

Never put your job or life in the hands of the police in the LOS. Remember when Police Captain Dr. Chalerm told the reds at the Udon Thani rally in May of this year if he failed to bring Thaksin home by the New Year he would accept sole responsibility and you can behead me? I wonder if it will be a public or private beheading.

Yep, would make for great TV. We have the same problem here in Cambodia. Hun Sen famously said many years ago that he would cut his own throat if he could not stop illegal logging... still waiting. Maybe someone in the Thai media could ask the good Captain what his plans are regarding this...

[rametindallas]

I'm just wondering if this was the same guy who said he'd quit his job if the police didn't get a conviction against the Red Bull heir for killing a policeman. Maybe not connected at all. Just wondering.

I think it was the commander of Phra Khanong Station.

[rametindallas]

Just for the record, it wasn't a decoration (the word makes it sound like he's being honoured for service above and beyond the call of duty - our hero!). It was Kamronwit's promotion insignia or medal or whatever it's called. And what a grand honour to have it bestowed by none other than Thaksin. I feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

He has a large photo in his office of the occasion and the inscription. To the man who made my promotion possible. No shame. He did consult his mother and she said it would be OK.

Edited September 13, 2013 by rametindallas

[jbrain]

The Ombudsman’s office spokesman Raksagecha Chaechai said Thursday that all further queries will be put on hold for the time being.

Royal Thai Police commander Pol Gen Adul Saengsingkaew had written to the Ombudsman's Office explaining that a panel had been set up to look into Camrongwit's conduct.

That's the easiest solution, move the investigation to be conducted by his friends

He added that the Ombudsman's Office would only take action if there are complaints about the investigation or if the punitive actions are not transparent once the probe has been completed.

Right, a complaint that Thailand has too much snow will be brought up before any complaints against the investigation will be aired.

By the way, isn't it the time of year yet that the Ombudsman should give Yingluck another 6 months to answer the question about Thaksins illegally issued passport ?

[chainarong]

The Ombudsman's Office was requested to investigate by a police commander, but The Ombudsman's Office stated that they would not "intervene" in police scrutiny. So who is doing the investigation? It seems like the police traveler to Hong Kong has some splain' to do.

Police investigating police???? not worth commenting on

[bangon04]

In all fairness, if every corrupt cop was fired, there would be no police left.

It worked in Hong Kong....for a while