Phuket mayor, seven others out on bail
Tanyaluk Sakoot


Pian Keesin, is scheduled to hold a press conference this afternoon (September 2).

PHUKET: -- The Pisona eight – the former mayor of Patong, Pian Keesin, his two sons, Preechawut and Patawee, and five associates were released on bail early this morning (September 2).

Pol Maj Gen Krajang Suwannarat, Phuket police commander, told The Phuket News, “Everyone was released on bail at 3am today. They have all been questioned already. Plus, they surrendered to us voluntarily.

“Actually, we have set up 20-30 officials to work on this job. Then, we still can work with ten officials (who are investigator). We must of course assume that they are innocent until proven guilty.

“However the investigation is not over yet. If there is any suggestion of witnesses being intimidated, we can revoke bail. Each has posted bail of B120,000.

“I believe that the investigation should be concluded by September 20.”

This afternoon, Pian and Prab Keesin are scheduled to hold a press conference.

Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/the-pisona-eight-surrender-then-released-on-bail-48524.php


-- Phuket News 2014-09-02

This family gang, taking advantage of senior government positions, have a been running a big money mafia operations for decades with the possibility of severe injuries or death to anybody who got in their way.

120,000Baht bail (total joke) and now they are free to intimidate whoever they want to.

Were there passports revoked?

Poor chap has lost a few buttons ...

That man just looks like a bully and a thug.... and wouldn't you know it, he is.

It will be the sign of the Junta's effectiveness if they do nail him and his associates. Only when the heads actually start to roll, will we believe in the rhetoric. The bail granted was not a good indication of the possible outcome.

120.000 is a piece of cake for the former god father, 120 Millions would have made more sense

Yeah. The junta has made a big show of arresting some big boys, but the truth of the matter will be if anyone is actually convicted. I won't hold my breath. This is Thailand after all . I am happy for what the general has accomplished so far. But can he really finish it? It's a large task to take on. I hope he sees it through. Time will tell, could be same as the old and the bad guys will quietly return to their lives, and all this will be forgotten. You can usually judge the future by the past.

I doubt he will do any time, but we will know if he's likely to be prosecuted or cleared - If he's sure of being cleared he will be around. If it looks like he will get taken down, then I foresee a trip abroad.

That man just looks like a bully and a thug.... and wouldn't you know it, he is.

My Sentiments Too.

A REAL Thug.

Might as well have a sign round his neck - Sleazebag par Excellence

Possibly a good test case to see if this new wave is merely a circus for public consumption or if it truly has substance. They have dealt the cards ,now we will see how they play the hand.

BTW, 120 K bail is pocket change for this crew.

Well, that was good while it lasted....

120.000 is a piece of cake for the former god father, 120 Millions would have made more sense

That's very true about 120,000 baht only. But the complete loss of face to the Pian familly will cause must be more pain that a mere 120,000 bail money/person. And the future loss of corrupt revenue will be immense. Not to mention the loss of political clout.

I will be interested to see if he names people in Bangkok that backed him and also got a slice of the pie.

Doubt it thou

the passport thing is a no issue as aren't thais allowed to cross over to Laos and Cambodia for the day wihtout passports and once there out of thailand.....

Is there anyone around to provide the table with information from which status/rank/position/wealth a Thai gets rid of any criminal charges and is freed on bail?

...it's rampant...everyone..... IS an..... Officer or Official ....Doctor....or VIP....or......knows one....

" However the investigation is not over yet. If there is any suggestion of witnesses being intimidated, we can revoke bail. Each has posted bail of B120,000. "

They say thank you so much Sirs, and tomorrow the witnesses will get some visit ....

That man just looks like a bully and a thug.... and wouldn't you know it, he is.

My Sentiments Too.

A REAL Thug.

I almost posted something suggestive of old school retaliation... it had to do with paying someone that 120,000 baht and the words baseball bat and to his thug mug were in there as well... but I refrained.

So he still thought he is a big shot in Phuket by holding a press conference? Its amusing what he has to say to the press but one thing for sure he will is ; I am innocent. LOL....

Says it all ! This will be the last we hear of this. The friendly authorities have made their statement and we are supposed to believe and praise it.

So he still thought he is a big shot in Phuket by holding a press conference? Its amusing what he has to say to the press but one thing for sure he will is ; I am innocent. LOL....

Old habits die hard, and with this family, will probably never die !

By the time his thugs get finished making the rounds to officials and judges in this case...it will likely be thrown out of court...after a few non-corrupt people are found to experienced an untimely death...just more of the same...this is Thailand...

If he walks free, the Thai people can be sure that the reforms are NOT real. The 120,000bht fine is a very bad start.

This family have been a blot on Phuket for too long. Would be nice to see them get convicted and sentenced for a long time, but don't think it'll happen.

So when will the junta bring the Red Bull heir to justice?...or is he "above the law"?

Put a few of these guys in the slammer for a few years and it "might" send a message to the other wealthy thugs of Thailand.

He is an ugly ape with a big skin complexion problem. 55555

I will be interested to see if he names people in Bangkok that backed him and also got a slice of the pie.

Doubt it thou

the passport thing is a no issue as aren't thais allowed to cross over to Laos and Cambodia for the day wihtout passports and once there out of thailand.....

"I will be interested to see if he names people in Bangkok that backed him and also got a slice of the pie." - I think that is why his son went up to Bangkok, to reassure "influentual people" up there that their secrets are safe with the Keesin Family.

So he still thought he is a big shot in Phuket by holding a press conference? Its amusing what he has to say to the press but one thing for sure he will is ; I am innocent. LOL....

"Its amusing what he has to say to the press but one thing for sure he will is ; I am innocent." - or, another Thai favourite, "It's was just a misunderstanding."

Interesting, it appears Pol Maj Gen Krajang Suwannarat does not look like being transfered to an inactive post, like so many of his predecesors.