Two commissioners summoned over gambling den raids by Thai soldiers

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Two commissioners summoned over gambling den raids by soldiers



BANGKOK: -- Royal Thai Police commissioner today summoned commissioners of Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) and Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) for clarification after infantry soldiers raid several gambling dens in Bangkok and the provinces yesterday and arrested several gamblers.

Pol Gen Somyos Phumphanmuang ordered MPB commissioner to report to him today after soldiers from the First Infantry Battalion of the Second Infantry Regiment of the Royal Guards and Bang Khen police raided a gambling den at Saphanmai Don Mueang area yesterday and netted 24 gamblers and seized a number of gambling equipments.

Of the 24 gamblers detained, 16 are women.

Soldiers also raided another gambling den in the jurisdiction of Khok Kram police station and also apprehended a number of gamblers.

Following the raids, five most senior police officers of Bang Khen and Khok Kram police stations who are responsible of the areas were ordered transferred to the MPB pending investigation of their negligence of duties.

Soldiers also raided a gambling den in Lardpraso area but no gamblers were arrested.

The raids and arrests of gamblers prompted the police chief to summon all commanders responsible in each respective areas for clarifications.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/two-commissioners-summoned-over-gambling-den-raids-by-soldiers


-- Thai PBS 2015-02-27

[Costas2008]

One by one the police corrupt big shots are getting uncovered.

This is why they supported Thaksin, Yingluck and the rest as they never bothered them in their mafia dealings.

About time this police force has been investigated and dealt with.

My worries is why don't they fire them but put them in inactive posts while they still draw their salaries.

Hope this will change soon.

[trogers]

One by one the police corrupt big shots are getting uncovered.

This is why they supported Thaksin, Yingluck and the rest as they never bothered them in their mafia dealings.

About time this police force has been investigated and dealt with.

My worries is why don't they fire them but put them in inactive posts while they still draw their salaries.

Hope this will change soon.

They showed incompetence even if you cannot prove corruption. This should have earned them at least 2 slot demotions.

[smedly]

One by one the police corrupt big shots are getting uncovered.

This is why they supported Thaksin, Yingluck and the rest as they never bothered them in their mafia dealings.

About time this police force has been investigated and dealt with.

My worries is why don't they fire them but put them in inactive posts while they still draw their salaries.

Hope this will change soon.

you are 100% correct

[tif]

One by one the police corrupt big shots are getting uncovered.

This is why they supported Thaksin, Yingluck and the rest as they never bothered them in their mafia dealings.

About time this police force has been investigated and dealt with.

My worries is why don't they fire them but put them in inactive posts while they still draw their salaries.

Hope this will change soon.

Hmmm, wonder what happened to those soldiers 'helping to interpret ' for that Russian couple on Phuket ...

[rametindallas]

If soldiers can find the casinos, then surely the police knew of their existence. The police should be embarrassed but, I'm afraid they're not. Inactive posts gets their snouts out of the trough and in a holding pattern until they can be reinstated or prosecuted and fired. If the General keeps this up, they just might get the message that their corruption is no longer tolerated.

[NongKhaiKid]

Someone will be drawing up a list of army protected establishments.

[Keesters]

Soon to be ex-commisioners, and perhaps cons.

Well done the army doing the job the police fail to do.

Not that I'm against gambling. Better to legalize, control and tax it.

[h90]

Lets keep it clear.

Adult people meet together in a private house and play games with their own money. None of them was forced to play. It is not harmful for the body (like narcotics).

This is criminal because a guy 2500 years ago MAYBE didn't like gambling, but never told something about punishment.

I fail to see where the problem is.

[bheard]

It's gotta be 'flash in the pan'.

Those in 'inactive posts' will be just marking time until after the election of a NORMAL civilian government.

'Cos then everything reverts to NORMAL.

[iReason]

One by one the police corrupt big shots are getting uncovered.

This is why they supported Thaksin, Yingluck and the rest as they never bothered them in their mafia dealings.

About time this police force has been investigated and dealt with.

My worries is why don't they fire them but put them in inactive posts while they still draw their salaries.

Hope this will change soon.

They should start with Police Chief Somyot. (Hand picked by the junta leader)

[Tatsujin]

If soldiers can find the casinos, then surely the police knew of their existence. The police should be embarrassed but, I'm afraid they're not. Inactive posts gets their snouts out of the trough and in a holding pattern until they can be reinstated or prosecuted and fired. If the General keeps this up, they just might get the message that their corruption is no longer tolerated.

of course the Police knows about them, they are all either run and "owned" by Police themselves or given protection by the Police when they are run by businessmen/politicians.

And the Military has it's own areas of protection too, not just the Police.

[lostmebike]

'The raids and arrests of gamblers prompted the police chief to summon all commanders responsible in each respective areas for clarifications'

Would love to hear their 'clarifications'. "It wasn't me" "They made me do it" haha

[halloween]

I believe the first question is "Are you corrupt or incompetent?"

[Bangkok Barry]

Soon to be ex-commisioners, and perhaps cons.

Well done the army doing the job the police fail to do.

Not that I'm against gambling. Better to legalize, control and tax it.

The only reason that gambling is not and will not be legalized in Thailand, unlike nearly(?) every surrounding country, is that the influencial figures that run the illegal operations would lose millions in profits.

[cup-O-coffee]

Is this like a doctor?... treat the symptom but do not provide the cure, thus ensuring one's position and existence?

Or is it like a veterinarian?... give the cure, step aside, and open the way for an improved lifestyle and well-being?

It seems like any good here is never really good enough, and any good done seems to get overshadowed later by elements that rear their ugly head, and in turn get their symptoms treated... to reduce the fever and swelling... but never completely.

Corruption survives ONLY to perpetuate itself.

[mikemac]

Is this like a doctor?... treat the symptom but do not provide the cure, thus ensuring one's position and existence?

Or is it like a veterinarian?... give the cure, step aside, and open the way for an improved lifestyle and well-being?

It seems like any good here is never really good enough, and any good done seems to get overshadowed later by elements that rear their ugly head, and in turn get their symptoms treated... to reduce the fever and swelling... but never completely.

Corruption survives ONLY to perpetuate itself.

Actually it is more along the lines of an "enema".

From the op - "Of the 24 gamblers detained, 16 are women."....................Yes, Thai ladies do like to gamble. Been the downfall of many a poor boy.

[rethaier]

Lets keep it clear.

Adult people meet together in a private house and play games with their own money. None of them was forced to play. It is not harmful for the body (like narcotics).

This is criminal because a guy 2500 years ago MAYBE didn't like gambling, but never told something about punishment.

I fail to see where the problem is.

I agree. The only problem is that it is illegal and anything illegal breeds corruption. That said however, I feel for the families of gamblers who go without basic necessities while mum and dad lose the family money.

[wabothai]

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Lets keep it clear.

Adult people meet together in a private house and play games with their own money. None of them was forced to play. It is not harmful for the body (like narcotics).

This is criminal because a guy 2500 years ago MAYBE didn't like gambling, but never told something about punishment.

I fail to see where the problem is.

Problems arise though when gambling results in the loss of money which is supposed to go to feeding and educating the family. Too many sad stories about that.

Gambling is a drug, and needless to say is against Thai law.

[Thaiready]

Last year raided Nongruea.....hush money made it go away.

[jdinasia]

If soldiers can find the casinos, then surely the police knew of their existence. The police should be embarrassed but, I'm afraid they're not. Inactive posts gets their snouts out of the trough and in a holding pattern until they can be reinstated or prosecuted and fired. If the General keeps this up, they just might get the message that their corruption is no longer tolerated.

I would want to know exactly how and when these senior officers obtained their positions.

Is it a witch hunt? Or is there an across the board attempt at cleaning up the RTP? As of yet I am unsure.

[mango66]

Lets keep it clear.

Adult people meet together in a private house and play games with their own money. None of them was forced to play. It is not harmful for the body (like narcotics).

This is criminal because a guy 2500 years ago MAYBE didn't like gambling, but never told something about punishment.

I fail to see where the problem is.

it is harmefull to life and special to their families with childrens !!

as money which needed barely for kids and school books, food health,

is going to the gambling mafia;

and if one starts , very difficzúlt to stop, like as drugs !!

[mango66]

If soldiers can find the casinos, then surely the police knew of their existence. The police should be embarrassed but, I'm afraid they're not. Inactive posts gets their snouts out of the trough and in a holding pattern until they can be reinstated or prosecuted and fired. If the General keeps this up, they just might get the message that their corruption is no longer tolerated.

I would want to know exactly how and when these senior officers obtained their positions.

Is it a witch hunt? Or is there an across the board attempt at cleaning up the RTP? As of yet I am unsure.

RTP cops have a gen called CORRU..,

and if any one knows , FDA not yet allowed gen manipulation on embrios;

Lets hope that Thai will allow,

so that in future we will have thai citicens be born without that gen !

hopefully this will go over RTP up politicans and senators;

[chooka]

I know nuthink

[Muhendis]

One by one the police corrupt big shots are getting uncovered.

This is why they supported Thaksin, Yingluck and the rest as they never bothered them in their mafia dealings.

About time this police force has been investigated and dealt with.

My worries is why don't they fire them but put them in inactive posts while they still draw their salaries.

Hope this will change soon.

OK so put 'em in the slammer but have you any idea how big the prisons would need to be?

[h90]

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Lets keep it clear.

Adult people meet together in a private house and play games with their own money. None of them was forced to play. It is not harmful for the body (like narcotics).

This is criminal because a guy 2500 years ago MAYBE didn't like gambling, but never told something about punishment.

I fail to see where the problem is.

Problems arise though when gambling results in the loss of money which is supposed to go to feeding and educating the family. Too many sad stories about that.

Gambling is a drug, and needless to say is against Thai law.

yes, but it is adults doing it with their own money. Not different than buying the Mercedes you can't finance, till at the end they take the car and the money is gone as well. You can't have a nanny for every citizen to check if he/she uses the money reasonable or waste it.

[h90]

Lets keep it clear.

Adult people meet together in a private house and play games with their own money. None of them was forced to play. It is not harmful for the body (like narcotics).

This is criminal because a guy 2500 years ago MAYBE didn't like gambling, but never told something about punishment.

I fail to see where the problem is.

I agree. The only problem is that it is illegal and anything illegal breeds corruption. That said however, I feel for the families of gamblers who go without basic necessities while mum and dad lose the family money.

yes make it legal....problem solved

[h90]

Lets keep it clear.

Adult people meet together in a private house and play games with their own money. None of them was forced to play. It is not harmful for the body (like narcotics).

This is criminal because a guy 2500 years ago MAYBE didn't like gambling, but never told something about punishment.

I fail to see where the problem is.

it is harmefull to life and special to their families with childrens !!

as money which needed barely for kids and school books, food health,

is going to the gambling mafia;

and if one starts , very difficzúlt to stop, like as drugs !!

yes but by banning it the money won't go into the childrens education it will go into something other stupid...women, unreasonable cars, drinking, driving to the casino at the border to Cambodia. You can't force other peoples luck.

[The Deerhunter]

It's gotta be 'flash in the pan'.

Those in 'inactive posts' will be just marking time until after the election of a NORMAL civilian government.

'Cos then everything reverts to NORMAL.

Yes, possibly but lets hope NOT, for the good of Thailand.. But some idiots will still actually believe that this would actually be good for Thailand.

Business as usual for the northern Amart and their stooges (see above) to resume raping the country again? Where are their brains.

Look, Thaksin had his chance to be the greatest PM of Thailand in living history but greed, power and unbridled megalomania got the better of him & he blew it. It is quite sad for Thailand because he was in a position dispose of the greedy Amart who were running the place for their own good to be feted & fondly remembered by all, forever, as the man who made Thailand a fair & decent place for all Thais. Not just the above by a deluded &/or bribed minority for a decade or so as it turns out.

The position, and job description for a man to do this for Thialand is still open. When and where will Thailand find the real thing? Look two countries south for a role model. (Hint his name is Lee Kuan Yew.)

Edited February 27, 2015 by The Deerhunter

[Emster23]

Police are at something of a disadvantage in this corruption clean up. Difficult to raid army bases, investigate the payoffs to the top heavy brass whose numbers are legion and wealth vast, all on army pay. Do not be fooled into buying the line that this has to do with cleaning up corruption. It is about getting rid of army competition for fleecing rights.