Economic Crime Division chief abruptly removed

[Lite Beer]

Economic Crime Division chief abruptly removed

BANGKOK: -- The commander of the Economic Crime Division Pol Maj-Gen Thongchai Wongsriwattanakul has been abruptly transferred to an inactive post at the operations centre of the National Police Office.

Pol Gen Somyos Phumpanmuang, the national police chief, signed the order for the sudden removal of the ECD chief, on January 8. No reason was given for the abrupt transfer.

The order said that Pol Maj-Gen Thongchai would receive job assignments from Pol Gen Somyos until there are changes to the order.

Appointed to succeed Thongchai as the new ECD commander is Pol Maj-Gen Chavalit Sawaengpuet, currently deputy commissioner of Central Investigation Bureau.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/economic-crime-division-chief-abruptly-removed

-- Thai PBS 2015-01-09

[noitom]

This Thai was "transferred" but not charged with any crimes or loss of benefits, salary, pension until found innocent. What is the actual job definition of this ECD role? Does anyone actually know?

[saakura]

This Thai was "transferred" but not charged with any crimes or loss of benefits, salary, pension until found innocent. What is the actual job definition of this ECD role? Does anyone actually know?

Actual job is to catch and extort from people who commit economic crimes AND are out of favour with whoever is currently in power at that time.

[NongKhaiKid]

This Thai was "transferred" but not charged with any crimes or loss of benefits, salary, pension until found innocent. What is the actual job definition of this ECD role? Does anyone actually know?

Where would LoS be without the very handy Inactive Posts ?

[NeverSure]

<inactive post> </inactive post>

[kaorop]

This Thai was "transferred" but not charged with any crimes or loss of benefits, salary, pension until found innocent. What is the actual job definition of this ECD role? Does anyone actually know?

Actual job is to catch and extort from people who commit economic crimes AND are out of favour with whoever is currently in power at that time.

That should be in his next resume.

[dcutman]

transferred to an inactive post at the operations centre of the National Police Office.

Geez how big is this place?

[ChrisY1]

I know how he feels....I think I'm in an inactive post..retired and living in Thailand!.....

[torpedo1970]

transferred to an inactive post at the operations centre of the National Police Office.

Geez how big is this place?

The offices of inactive post must be huge, since they are the biggest employer in this country....

But also the most secretive, since it is never mentioned on any CV nor do we ever hear anything more about those peoples jobs in this place

[nong38]

Smoke and mirrors = transparency?

[pattjock]

transferred to an inactive post at the operations centre of the National Police Office.

Geez how big is this place?

The offices of inactive post must be huge, since they are the biggest employer in this country....

But also the most secretive, since it is never mentioned on any CV nor do we ever hear anything more about those peoples jobs in this place

The offices of inactive post is just another name for the traffic police

[Pib]

Inactive post: a position which gives you full, dedicated time to cover your tracks made while in an active post. Repeated studies have shown covering your tracks while also working in the job detracts from your job performance. Request for an extension of time in an inactive post for 90 days will be automatically approved but is usually not required once governments change. There is no limit on the number of extensions allowed. Application fee: free.

[jvs]

I am sure there will be a follow up .There must be going shockwaves all over Thailand and (former) untouchables are getting worried.

Like Bob Dylan said,Times the are a changing.

[JOC]

Maybe the transferred cop had the nerve to look into his boss's unusual wealth??

[DKUNPUTAF713]

Just wait until Pol Gen Somyos Phumpanmuang gets his turn in having an inactive post.

Then maybe we all will see a serious attempt at eliminating corruption as a start in the RTP organization.

Again, TVF members should do some internet research regarding backgrounds related to RTP and the Thai military.

It is an eye-opener!

[Bakseeda]

This Thai was "transferred" but not charged with any crimes or loss of benefits, salary, pension until found innocent. What is the actual job definition of this ECD role? Does anyone actually know?

The EDC have their offices in Sathorn Road, they are charged to stop the sales of counterfeit clothes, handbags etc etc, you will spot them often in Pantip chasing the DVD sellers for some tea moneys. In the last few years they have joined forces with the "Internet" Police who now also come under the auspice of the EDC. They collect huge sums of tea moneys. Good luck to him in his new position.

[Loles]

Don't ask, innocent ...

[TheFishman1]

Haha by now ever body should know This is Thailand all of them are just making money the longer there at there Job the more money for there Retirement Fund. Lol

[iReason]

New gang in town taking (more) old turf.

"No reason was given for the abrupt transfer."

Incredible these "Public Servants" don't have to account for their actions.

Particularly, to the public who pay them.

[IMA_FARANG]

This Thai was "transferred" but not charged with any crimes or loss of benefits, salary, pension until found innocent. What is the actual job definition of this ECD role? Does anyone actually know?

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The term they do not want to use is "under investigation.

That's what an "inactive post" really means.

[SamMunich]

... Again, TVF members should do some internet research regarding backgrounds related to RTP and the Thai military.

It is an eye-opener!

Any specific URLs to visit? C'mon give us some leads...!

[KhnomKhnom]

Do Inactive Posts come with a desk?

I hope it is a chain between the Post and the Person.

[transam]

This Thai was "transferred" but not charged with any crimes or loss of benefits, salary, pension until found innocent. What is the actual job definition of this ECD role? Does anyone actually know?

Where would LoS be without the very handy Inactive Posts ?

Thought all officials had inactive posts, well nothing ever seems to get done does it............

[Cuchulainn]

transferred to an inactive post at the operations centre of the National Police Office.

Geez how big is this place?

Baiyoke Tower, floors 3 - 77!!

[surangw]

don't share the take, you get the boot

[Ozziepat]

If maybe 20% of income is from public salary and 80% from tax-free cash "subsidies," where will loyalties lie? Sorry, no prizes today for the correct answer.