webfact Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 FUGITIVE BILLIONAIRE BUSINESSMANPolice met Nopporn to investigate complaint before he fledTHE NATIONArrest warrant issued for another suspect alledgedly involved in abductionBANGKOK: -- POLICE YESTERDAY confirmed that they had met and interviewed fugitive billionaire businessman Nopporn Suppipat after an alleged victim filed a police complaint in June accusing him of intimidation to write down a Bt120-million debt to just Bt20 million, senior police detective Pol Maj-General Sombat Milinthajinda said yesterday.Nopporn has reportedly fled the country.The complainant, Bunthit Chotwitthayakul, said he and Nopporn had jointly invested in a venture. Reports later said that Bunthit had filed a police complaint accusing Nopporn, president of Wind Energy Holding - the largest wind-power firm in Asia - of abducting and intimidating him to write down a large part of the Bt120-million debt.Sombat said Nopporn left Thailand early on Sunday, while an arrest warrant was issued the next day.A senior immigration policeman in Chanthaburi, Pol Lt-Colonel Phansak Worrawiboolsawas, said Nopporn must have been led out of Thailand by scouts well versed in jungle trekking and with good knowledge about active minefields on Cambodian soil across the Ban Phakkhard border crossing in Chanthaburi's Pong Nam Ron district, from where he escaped.An unconfirmed report yesterday evening said a man who resembled Nopporn was being detained by Cambodian authorities at a casino for possessing a large amount of money and valuables. This has neither been double-checked nor independently verified.Metropolitan Police Bureau chief Lt-General Sriwara Sangsiphrammanakul yesterday revealed a new suspect linked to former Central Investigation Bureau chief Pongpat Chayapan's network and with alleged ties to Nopporn. The man was identified as Jeab, whose sketch police released.Jeab, according to the arraignment document submitted to the martial court for approval of an arrest warrant, was a middleman and was known to have introduced Nopporn to a suspect working for Pongpat - Chakarn Phakphoom - to abduct Bunthit. Both Chakarn and Pongpat are now in detention.Sriwara dismissed as rumours reports about Nopporn being in the custody of Cambodian police, despite police intelligence reports of him leaving Thailand for an unspecified destination.Royal Thai Police spokesman Lt-General Prawut Thawornsiri said police had no clues on the whereabouts of Nopporn and fugitive Pattani-based businessman Sahachai Jiansermsin, better known by his nickname Sia Jo.Sombat had said earlier that he had heard Sahachai was in the Cambodian border town of Poipet and police were coordinating with the Cambodian Embassy here. They did not divulge any details over what further action the police would take against him.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Police-met-Nopporn-to-investigate-complaint-before-30249189.html-- The Nation 2014-12-05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I won't suggest this whole case can't get any worse because it can and probably will although a lot will be suppressed and never likely see the light of day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hanuman2543 Posted December 4, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2014 Does Thailand has kind of a "secret" law that the rich and powerful never held accountable for their dirty deeds? Or are similarities with other high profile cases like the case of the Red Bull heir pure coincidence? Can pigs fly? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post givenall Posted December 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2014 "the more things change, the more they stay the same" Thailand will never change, only faces change 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 My wife says the Thai media is reporting he crossed the jungle with the help of guides and is now in Cambodia. Unbelievable somebody can do what he did and not be arrested immediately. Strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveE13 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Also sightings of him in Cambodia at a Casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The stuttering parrot Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Must be an national pastime for the police questioning suspects and letting go over the border. Whatever happened to the yank and the body parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Must be a growing community of fugitive Thais in Cambodia now, just like criminals from the West head here ! regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patje Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Does Thailand has kind of a "secret" law that the rich and powerful never held accountable for their dirty deeds? Or are similarities with other high profile cases like the case of the Red Bull heir pure coincidence? Can pigs fly? A couple of millions here and there will get you a long way, ask any BIB ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Thailand the hub of arrest warrants ,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 My wife says the Thai media is reporting he crossed the jungle with the help of guides and is now in Cambodia. Unbelievable somebody can do what he did and not be arrested immediately. Strange. which means he has entered Cambodia illegally and can be deported,nothing a bit of cash can't sort out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 "the more things change, the more they stay the same" Thailand will never change, only faces change Somebody once said: Changes in Thailand are like changing your underwear without washing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildragon Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 We have had reports that you've been intimidating people by force sir. Ohh you've got what for us? Oh that's a nice big envelope. Wow you're so generous Mr Nopporn. Cambodia is nice and umm safe this time of year we'd say. Ta ta! Off to buy a new car.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 ...would never happen if it was a foreigner accused.....would it??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laislica Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 We have had reports that you've been intimidating people by force sir. Ohh you've got what for us? Oh that's a nice big envelope. Wow you're so generous Mr Nopporn. Cambodia is nice and umm safe this time of year we'd say. Ta ta! Off to buy a new car.... And that's the problem. In Thailand, corruption is acceptable, it is the norm. A fairly recent poll said most Thais didn't mind corruption - as long as they all got a share! In the West it is not acceptable but it happens just the same but more secretly, how does a villen like Tony Blair get away with it? Just because it's reported more openly and more often blah blah Have a little look at Spain right now - it's all you ever see on the news! Look at the US FDA revolving door with Monsanto and Big Pharma, and didn't you cheat just a little bit on your tax return? Trying to beat the system is a human thing LOL We all want something for nothing. Why do you think that Lotteries do so well world wide? We don't do the lottery any more since my wife won - Me LOL So this is in the news at this moment and it will quickly go away - just as it should and life can return to normal. Nothing changes, it's all a life cycle....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 He doesn't look like the typical Thai multi-billionaire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveE13 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 With alot of British Politics corruption they use the Old school/University networks like the old etonians runnung the uk now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ulic Posted December 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2014 Seems to be the Thai way for the wealthy. Give them a heads up so they have plenty of time to get organized and leave. When the statute of limitations is over, they can return with no issues. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpeg Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Does Thailand has kind of a "secret" law that the rich and powerful never held accountable for their dirty deeds? Or are similarities with other high profile cases like the case of the Red Bull heir pure coincidence? Can pigs fly? You needn't be rich or powerful to get away with 'dirty deeds', simply have enough money to pay off a police captain/prosecutor/judge and if all else fails and a warrant is eventually issued, the immigration officer at your local airport. This place is a cesspit of corruption. Anything and everything is for sale at whatever price they ask and it needn't be a small fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 A billionaire who can't pay a 120M Baht debt. Just don't add up. The ordinary people will never ever know the true story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Royal Thai Police spokesman Lt-General Prawut Thawornsiri said police had no clues on the whereabouts of Nopporn Jaaa, the police talked to him, and then he left...no postcard, no email, no phone call...must have been a one-night stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 My wife says the Thai media is reporting he crossed the jungle with the help of guides and is now in Cambodia. Unbelievable somebody can do what he did and not be arrested immediately. Strange. I can understand the police talking to him and not feeling in a position to arrest him. The defamation laws here would make them wary of wealthy powerful people, if nothing else. That's ignoring other possible "considerations". Depends on the evidence they have. However, you would think they might keep him under observation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakseeda Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Does Thailand has kind of a "secret" law that the rich and powerful never held accountable for their dirty deeds? Or are similarities with other high profile cases like the case of the Red Bull heir pure coincidence? Can pigs fly? You needn't be rich or powerful to get away with 'dirty deeds', simply have enough money to pay off a police captain/prosecutor/judge and if all else fails and a warrant is eventually issued, the immigration officer at your local airport. This place is a cesspit of corruption. Anything and everything is for sale at whatever price they ask and it needn't be a small fortune. YES......... Thats why we live here...... Pass the Chang..! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildragon Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 A billionaire who can't pay a 120M Baht debt. Just don't add up. The ordinary people will never ever know the true story. Pretty believable. Why? Downright greed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil2407 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Maybe I'm being naive - most probably! Why do the Thai police always say they are going to arrest someone before they actually do? No use closing the stable door after the horse has bolted - arrest the person first - take away his/her passport then inform the media - not the other way round - no guarantee they will not still flee - but if no passport then as part of ASEAN they illegal and can be returned to home soil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Gantry Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 "the more things change, the more they stay the same" Thailand will never change, only faces change Sorry to pick you up on your spelling,but I think you spell faces with an e and also can be spelled feces.Sorry I am not grammar police,just trying to keep the post on an even KEE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laislica Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 "the more things change, the more they stay the same" Thailand will never change, only faces change Sorry to pick you up on your spelling,but I think you spell faces with an e and also can be spelled feces.Sorry I am not grammar police,just trying to keep the post on an even KEE. 55555 I did get your joke, but..... To be picky..... kîi, actually, according to Paiboon LOL You must include the tone marker or it might mean Ride kìi LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbalEd Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Does Thailand has kind of a "secret" law that the rich and powerful never held accountable for their dirty deeds? Or are similarities with other high profile cases like the case of the Red Bull heir pure coincidence? Can pigs fly? It's not like Thailand invented this "secret" law ... as you call it. This has been going on for centuries and still is today throughout the world ... and not only in third-world countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Police met Nopporn to investigate complaint before he fled What did they ask him? "Can we help with your travel plans" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryfrompattaya Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 A billionaire who can't pay a 120M Baht debt. Just don't add up. The ordinary people will never ever know the true story. You are right he had money troubles if not he was a front man doubt his body will be found death or alive. Either way case closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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