webfact Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Phuket 'mafia taxi' police raids net 66 of 83 targetsTanyaluk Sakoot Target No 1: Ex-mayor Pian Keesin. PHUKET: -- Sixty six people out of the 83 targeted in this morning’s massive raid on Patong aimed at destroying the “taxi mafia” in the town were arrested, police have announced.A press conference is under way now to give the press more details, along with the names of those arrested.Pol Maj Gen Paween Pongsirin, who has led the drive to smash Patong’s taxi mafia was delighted. Smiling and laughing, he told The Phuket News after the raids, “It is like short movie. The movie is called Catch Me If You Can."I believe police will arrest the remainder in time. Being on the run is a hard thing to do. The offenders will be tired, worried and unable to sleep.”In the meantime, the names of 27 prime targets have been released. They are:From Pisona Co Ltd: Ex-mayor Pian Keesin, his sons Preechawut and Patawee, Shanon Fongla’ae, Setasak Buasorn, Wichai Maisritong, Chumpon Sae’Tan, Yodlak Geuanoon and Nattaphum Tongkao.Eighty-five officers under the command of Pol Col Aroon Klaewatee were allocated to apprehend the nine.From the Baansuan Taxi Queue: Worrawat Neenpapa, Wiwat Prayounpong, Pantipa Ruanghong, Padetgarn Kongtong, Kooson Changlek, Adichart Tinkohyao, Monton Pohwang, Prakit Sae’Eung and, again, Wichai MaisritongLt Col Sorapong Chookaew and 20 officers was tasked with arresting this group.From Patong car rental group: Jatupon “Koh Kui” Teuantin, Supornchai “Tu” Teuantin, Manop Teuantin, Bancha Teuantin, Kamneung “Jiab” Srinark, Somsak “Bow” Suanson, Sataporn “Nui” Gaetsuwan, Jaroen “Larm” Teuantin, Manot Singha and Apinan “Tin” Wandee.Lt Col Thammasan Boonsong led another 20 officers trying to arrest members of this group.The remaining 56 people for whom arrest warrants were issued are all wanted for taking part in the tuk-tuk protest that paralysed Patong on March 4.Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-‘mafia-taxi’-police-raids-net-66-of-83-targets-48083.php-- Phuket News 2014-08-28 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 PHUKET NEWS TV: Purge comes to PatongThe purge comes to the heart of Patong with the island's party - town moves + shakers being pursued by the army and police. Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-news-tv-purge-comes-to-patong-48085.php -- Phuket News 2014-08-28 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuchulainn Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Nice hat!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cuchulainn Posted August 28, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2014 Again, it's down to the good General who's made the idle, lazy wobble-bottoms in brown do their jobs. Never in PTP or Dem's day!! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LivinginKata Posted August 28, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's about time ... excellent 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retell Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chainsaw Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The feel good factor is increasing all the time! Way to go Pol Maj Gen Paween Pongsirin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkapi Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'll believe it when I see it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinot Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 This guy almost got reelected this year. The Patong voting base is very small and he's been manipulating those people for years and years. He had to have been paying off people to stay in power, all the Phuket politicians above him. More to come on this story and where all his money is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eezergood Posted August 28, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'll believe it when I see it. Looks like you wont be waiting too long 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howzat Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Is he a fashion icon with that stupid hat or is he the turn before the hot pies arrive. Whatever he looks a dick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post clockman Posted August 28, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2014 But who is protecting the jet ski mafia? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadJoe Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's about time ... excellent +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadJoe Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 But who is protecting the jet ski mafia? The <deleted>. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBlair48 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 But who is protecting the jet ski mafia? The Jet Skis pay off the right guys, the taxi guys, including 27 of them withover a hundred officers tasked to arrest them, do not. The ONLY thing that has changed in Phuket, is the master. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantFan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's like an onion. Peeling off the layers. Keesin was Mayor, but considered low class by the richer clans. Let him take the publicity, we'll earn the money. Wait a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's like an onion. Peeling off the layers. Keesin was Mayor, but considered low class by the richer clans. Let him take the publicity, we'll earn the money. Wait a while. Not just by the richer Thais, I and I think many with me consider him low (or no) class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Of course the biggest fish broke the "line" and got away! Now the big fish from up at the airport have been notified they're next, so I'm sure they will take a flier! As long as they are gone. good by me! Funny how the new mayor's budget was finally passed just last night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I was hoping that Phuket will have changed when I get there next week.It's crazy pay 1000 baht to go on A 2-4 minute drive. Oh well my legs are strong.So I guess I will be doing some walking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NamKangMan Posted August 28, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2014 The champagne is on ice, but I will not pop the cork until Phuket, especially the coast road beach areas, has the equivilent public transport options, and prices, as other tourist areas of Thailand. The road death and injuries, assaults, rip offs and scams, this guy, and his son, has caused, to the detriment of the Phuket tourism industry, is immeasurable. I hope, for all the victims, and their families, that justice will finally be served upon these people. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I was hoping that Phuket will have changed when I get there next week.It's crazy pay 1000 baht to go on A 2-4 minute drive. Oh well my legs are strong.So I guess I will be doing some walking Pattaya has "Walking Street." Phuket has a reputation as "Walking Island." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Again...Good start. We want to hear about jail time.....not arrests. The good General will only get street cred if the bad guys actually go to jail. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's like an onion. Peeling off the layers. Keesin was Mayor, but considered low class by the richer clans. Let him take the publicity, we'll earn the money. Wait a while. Not just by the richer Thais, I and I think many with me consider him low (or no) class. "I think many with me consider him low (or no) class." - I consider him a criminal. It's as simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBlair48 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Other media are reporting this is about tuk tuks blockading a road some time ago and not a " taxi mafia" round up as the headline suggests. So the erstwhile mayor is " low class" ? Would that explain why he is the only Phuket official charged with any illegalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Other media are reporting this is about tuk tuks blockading a road some time ago and not a " taxi mafia" round up as the headline suggests. So the erstwhile mayor is " low class" ? Would that explain why he is the only Phuket official charged with any illegalities. "Would that explain why he is the only Phuket official charged with any illegalities." - the Mayor of Karon was charged, but, who knows, all these guys could get Phuket's famous "never ending bail." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Other media are reporting this is about tuk tuks blockading a road some time ago and not a " taxi mafia" round up as the headline suggests. So the erstwhile mayor is " low class" ? Would that explain why he is the only Phuket official charged with any illegalities. "Would that explain why he is the only Phuket official charged with any illegalities." - the Mayor of Karon was charged, but, who knows, all these guys could get Phuket's famous "never ending bail." Most of the top guys were tipped off months ago. They knew what was coming. Do they have paper shredders here? They most likely had a bon fire with their documents and have done a runner... It would seem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Other media are reporting this is about tuk tuks blockading a road some time ago and not a " taxi mafia" round up as the headline suggests. So the erstwhile mayor is " low class" ? Would that explain why he is the only Phuket official charged with any illegalities. "Would that explain why he is the only Phuket official charged with any illegalities." - the Mayor of Karon was charged, but, who knows, all these guys could get Phuket's famous "never ending bail." Most of the top guys were tipped off months ago. They knew what was coming. Do they have paper shredders here? They most likely had a bon fire with their documents and have done a runner... It would seem? Yeah, great. I can just see the day when Mr. T, and all these other guys, are allowed to come back to Thailand under a "reconciliation" banner. (not saying these guys are directly connected with Mr. T) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Other media are reporting this is about tuk tuks blockading a road some time ago and not a " taxi mafia" round up as the headline suggests. So the erstwhile mayor is " low class" ? Would that explain why he is the only Phuket official charged with any illegalities. "Would that explain why he is the only Phuket official charged with any illegalities." - the Mayor of Karon was charged, but, who knows, all these guys could get Phuket's famous "never ending bail." Most of the top guys were tipped off months ago. They knew what was coming. Do they have paper shredders here? They most likely had a bon fire with their documents and have done a runner... It would seem? I KNOW for a fact one of these guys arrested, literally kept his cash at home maybe a few 1000 in the bank! MAybe not a smart move when they raid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzi850m2 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 It's good to see. Many of them thought they were untouchable and never prepared to do a runner out of Thailand expect perhaps the ex major and his sons. There must be many persons in Thailand that are scared now. Well done to the good general and his "government" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianP Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Time for the baht busses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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