Huge haul of wooden planks was found in a kamnan's house in Phetchabun province

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A huge haul of wooden planks was found in a kamnan's house



BANGKOK: -- About 3,700 wooden planks worth two million baht were found in the compound of the house of a wellknown kamnan in Phetchabun province by a combined force of the army, police, forestry and local administration officials today (Wednesday).

The raid of the house of Mr Ruechai Tuangnoi, kamnan of Tambon Nam Chun, Lomsak district was a follow-up of an earlier search of the house of Mr Panom Pholloi, headman of Village 10, Tambon Nam Chun. 50 illegal logs were found hidden behind the headman’s house.

The same force later went to the house of Kamnan Ruechai for a search which uncovered 3,700 wooden planks which were believed to be used to build a house which is under construction in Ruechai’s compound.

The officials asked the kamnan to show documents about how he acquired such a huge haul of wooden planks and they were told that the timber was bought from a saw mill and villagers.

The kamnan and his wife were charged with illegal possession of timber and operating an illegal sawmill. The wooden planks were also impounded.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/huge-haul-wooden-planks-found-kamnans-house/


-- Thai PBS 2014-07-03

[rkidlad]

This guy is in big trouble. Hope he enjoys his suspended prison sentence.

[siampolee]

The kamnan and his wife were charged with illegal possession of timber and operating an illegal sawmill. The wooden planks were also impounded.

Now what was that comment concerning ''as thick as two short planks?''

One can but hope though that the sap(s) from the impounded planks along with the incarcerated planks is being cared for properly too.

Edited July 3, 2014 by siampolee

[ezzra]

Build his jail cell out of those planks, and if any left over, build him a coffin too for

destroying or enabling Thailand flora and fauna destructions....

[NongKhaiKid]

Wooden planks could describe many a Thai government.

[noitom]

Another Thai military petty bust.

[WitawatWatawit]

Another Thai military petty bust.

The big boys are always going to be harder to pin down. But this action, as long as it is maintained, is serving a warning that they can expect to be targeted, and hopefully it might panic some of them into making a mistake.

[ClutchClark]

Another Thai military petty bust.

Rather have numerous "petty" busts than only one large bust, myself.

3,700 planks...hmmm...how many board feet of lumber is that? How many trees? Sending the message to these "petty" sawmills makes for a large result.

This single "bust" sends the clear message to all the small mills that they are not immune from the law any more than the wealthy buying the lumber.

I do wonder what happens now to the confiscated timber?

[Ricardo]

Another Thai military petty bust.

But every one, of whomever, shows that corruption & acceptance aren't inevitable, doesn't it ?

It's a (very small) step in the right direction, and should surely be welcomed !

[ratcatcher]

Another Thai military petty bust.

Another petty criticism by a disgruntled Thaksinite. Six weeks after a coup, the general has, by comparison to his predecessors, moved mountains.

You are but a pleasant voice in the wilderness.

[allan michaud]

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Another Thai military petty bust.

While I have serious concerns about the coup boys real intentions and busts like this may seem minor, it is still much more than we could EVER expect from the Thai police, who would just be seeking re numeration from the Kamnan to sweep it under the table.

[Artisi]

Another Thai military petty bust.

Are you being sarcastic or just stupid?

[WhizBang]

Another Thai military petty bust.

Is that all you have to offer?

[brfsa2]

In Thailand you hardly see a very tall and old tree. Thais dont care at all about the nature and just cut down trees for no reason.

Once I took my GF to several cities in Malaysia, and she was impressed why there are so many 100 year old trees as wide as a bus, and none to see in Thailand ever.

[Oziex1]

Another Thai military petty bust.

Small maybe, things are happening all over Thailand we are witnessing the beginning of something big. Big changes in Phuket at the moment, the task of sorting crime and corruption in Thailand is enormous. The coup leaders and their forces will be methodical and relentless. Enjoy the show.

[chooka]

Decent sized house he is building. What does he do for a crust?

[DLock]

If only elephants and ivory were held in such reverence as Thai planks.

[tingtongteesood]

I hope the size of his cell will be inversely proportional to the size of the house in the picture - yowsers ! that's big !

[FangFerang]

Another Thai military petty bust (against a politically correct target of course).

Another petty snark at Thaksin -- if you do not love Suthep and the Junta you must love the man in Dubai.

Yawn. Maybe the cheerleaders should go downtown and cheer, oops, sorry that's illegal now....

[Varangkul]

Another Thai military petty bust.

Are you being sarcastic or just stupid?

Dont be stupid - he wouldnt know the difference!

[Local Drunk]

Another Thai military petty bust.

No this is a petty bust... http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Bail-hopes-rise-for-woman-in-forest-case-30222716.html

[belg]

is it a house, or is it a palace ?

[WitawatWatawit]

Another Thai military petty bust.

No this is a petty bust... http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Bail-hopes-rise-for-woman-in-forest-case-30222716.html

Thanks for reminding us of this judicial abomination. Besides bringing the cops to heel, let's hope a bit more sense is brought into sentencing.

[Local Drunk]

Another Thai military petty bust.

No this is a petty bust... http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Bail-hopes-rise-for-woman-in-forest-case-30222716.html

Thanks for reminding us of this judicial abomination. Besides bringing the cops to heel, let's hope a bit more sense is brought into sentencing.

My pleasure...

[kuiburi]

Wood is a basic constrution material since mankind walked on the world , Thailand has a shortage of it .

So reduce the absurd high import tax on wood , enough wood available in Europe and Russia .

Aslong as there is a shortage in Thailand they will log illegally .

[pisico]

If only elephants and ivory were held in such reverence as Thai planks.

... and pedestrians on sidewalks and Zebra crossings

[citizen33]

Decent sized house he is building. What does he do for a crust?

The only thing I couldn't really understand is where the 3700 planks will go in a concrete house. Even wood floors wouldn't take all that. Surely quality timber (as is implied by the story) would be used to build a traditional Thai-style wooden house?

[NongKhaiKid]

Decent sized house he is building. What does he do for a crust?

Kamnan. Local boy makes good.

[Local Drunk]

Decent sized house he is building. What does he do for a crust?

Kamnan. Local boy makes good.

They do seem to get by don't they...

[Local Drunk]

Wood is a basic constrution material since mankind walked on the world , Thailand has a shortage of it .

So reduce the absurd high import tax on wood , enough wood available in Europe and Russia .

Aslong as there is a shortage in Thailand they will log illegally .

Don't be silly... There are already enough things from Russia in Thailand, and most of them are illegal.

Edited July 3, 2014 by Local Drunk