webfact Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Wanted Russian attempts to Bribe Pattaya Immigration PolicePATTAYA: -- On Thursday Night, Immigration Officers detained a 32 year old Russian who is wanted in his native country in relation to a theft case dating back to 2010.Police arrested Mr. Andrey Tsirp at the front of Soi 6 on the Pratamnuk Road, just before 7pm. The Russian Embassy had earlier requested Immigration to locate and arrest the man so he could be returned to Russia to face charges of theft.When he was taken to the Immigration Office in Jomtien checks were made and Mr. Tsirp was found to possess an expired visa in his passport which stated he was permitted to remain in Thailand until 14th September.During questioning Mr. Tsirp is alleged to have offered officers 700,000 Baht in cash to secure his release. The alleged bribe was not accepted and it was decided to charge him with attempting to bribe a Royal Thai Police Officer and Visa Overstay.Full story: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/148248/wanted-russian-attempts-to-bribe-pattaya-immigration-police/-- Pattaya One 2014-10-03 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mango Bob Posted October 2, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2014 Most have insulted the police with such a low bribe. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ATF Posted October 2, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2014 Must have broken their little hearts not being able to take the 700k. Had to send him back to Putin instead. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee b Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Shocked it did'nt work. Well looks like its bye bye.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GuyL Posted October 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2014 What can you do with 700000 baht nowadays in Thailand? Can't bribe an immigration officer, can't buy a false testimony! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jabis Posted October 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2014 But did they confiscate the 700kBaht as a device of criminal action - that the story does not tell 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petercool Posted October 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2014 Freedom has been given to express opinions above but please be aware of crossing into the dangerous territory of libelous or defamatory remarks which can lead to criminal and civil charges brought against the forum and/or its members which is why this forum rule exists ... 6) You will not post comments that could be reasonably construed as defamation or libel.Defamation is the issuance of a statement about another person or business which causes that person to suffer harm. It does not have to be false to be defamatory. Libel is when the defamatory statement is published either in a drawing, painting, cinematography, film, picture or letters made visible by any means, or any other recording instruments, recording picture or letters, or by broadcasting or spreading picture, or by propagation by any other means. Defamation is both a civil and criminal charge in Thailand. If necessary any posts deemed to contravene that rule will be removed for everyone's protection. Thank you petercool - moderator team 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 >>The alleged bribe was not accepted and it was decided to charge him with attempting to bribe a Royal Thai Police Officer and Visa Overstay. He must have really pissed off the RTP for them to charge him with attempted bribery. This is almost unheard of in this country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Is this a story to show that the cops are are honest and can't be bribed? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted October 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2014 I told him many times, use dollars Euros or baht if you have to, but never try to bribe them with Rubles.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 If it were a simple overstay - he might not have had problems like this (depends on who he is dealing with), but with an outstanding warrant from another country for criminal activity.... it was probably just not worth it. They probably just felt it was best to get the foreign criminal out of the country. In cases like this there are just too many hands that must be greased to make it worth taking 700,000 and leaving a criminal on the streets. Best to secure the 700,000 in evidence lockup and deport the criminal and blacklist him. If in the future he wishes to return to face trial - then they still <cough, cough> have the evidence to convict him -- of course he has to get in the country first 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercool Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 The offer of a bribe was made but nowhere does it mention that such an amount of cash was actually there at hand and thus speculating on what might or might not happen to such money is just that - speculation. Again. you are reminded of the above moderator comment on libel and defamation laws and forum rules covering that. FOUR posts have already been removed due to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maddermax Posted October 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2014 I am concerned that the forum system is a little one sided. The bad guys can do what the hell they like and merchants can provided crap service but we are not allowed to make any comment which might 'harm' them?? Somebody needs to start a blog which collates complaints about such people and services. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jabis Posted October 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2014 I for one am glad that this forum is properly moderated. I'd like an alcohol lock as well, just to stop me from spurring my thoughts while under the influence, would make a neat preventative measure from brainfarts you might later regret 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 He fell into the "hot potato" bin where no amount of bribing within his means will work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richusa Posted October 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2014 It was most likely being taped. If not he would be out walking free with a new 30 stamp. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post misterphil Posted October 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2014 Another quality tourist that can afford to offer a bribe of 700K but cant afford to do a visa run. Probably got the money from skimming ATM cards. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I think our new Prime Minister might have a few worried when it comes to corruption of any kind now he just has to look into it a bit further ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemguy Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 No, No .......everyone is reading this wrong. The Russian will be relieved of his money anyhow. No need to take a bribe rather the money in question will somehow someway end up in the hands of the police officers involved. The events that happened, as such, look good for the police. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigSchuler Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Maybe there's hope for Thailand after all....Then I woke up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliot Rosewater Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 >>The alleged bribe was not accepted and it was decided to charge him with attempting to bribe a Royal Thai Police Officer and Visa Overstay. He must have really pissed off the RTP for them to charge him with attempted bribery. This is almost unheard of in this country. Not quite; in cases like these you need a connected thai to vouch for you He apparently did not have that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Off topic posts discussing moderation have been removed AND another off topic post removed later - petercool AND yet another defamatory post removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiea Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 wow... do the rooskies& police have that much power or is tv thst small ? just asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboctok Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I am concerned that the forum system is a little one sided. The bad guys can do what the hell they like and merchants can provided crap service but we are not allowed to make any comment which might 'harm' them?? Somebody needs to start a blog which collates complaints about such people and services. Do not speculate about blogs that do not exist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis7 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Are you sure it was bhat that he offered and not rubels?With 700K bhat he can get away with anything almost.Two options: since he was asked to be arrested by embassy with a proper tip of his where abouts ( I'm sure someone was following him all the time and was maintains communication with Russian Embassy) and right after the arrest the russain embassy was notified thus it gave them no option but to arrest and detain.- deleted -( just thoughts by the way)I mean it's unusual for Thailand not to accept the bribe.... Edited October 3, 2014 by petercool defamatory comment removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 ....I guess one has to know how to do it....??? ...otherwise some other calculation is factored in....??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimbuman Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Theft in 2010 ??? That must have been something he stole, they want his butt for theft in Russia 4 years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pundi6446 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Deport another one Edited October 3, 2014 by petercool edited for font size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango66 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 sometimes where it makes sense, and could get troubles, you have to show !! the show !! we have him !! we are the good ones !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim walker Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 As if a Thai Policeman would ever accept a bribe regardless how small it was do people not realise Thai Police have standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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