Japan bars relatives from visiting ex-Bangkok cop Kamronwit: Thai Official

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Japan Bars Relatives from Visiting Ex-BKK Cop: Thai Official

By Khaosod English


A still provided by airport officials showing staff search Pol.Lt.Gen. Kamronwit Thoopkrachang at Suvarnabhumi on 18 June 2015.

BANGKOK — Japanese officials have not allowed the relatives of a former Bangkok police commander to visit him in prison after he was arrested at a Tokyo airport with a firearm, a Thai police spokesperson said.

The former chief of Bangkok’s police force, Pol.Lt.Gen. Kamronwit Thoopkrachang, was arrested with the loaded revolver at Tokyo’s Narita Airport on 22 June while he was preparing to board a Thai Airways flight to Bangkok.

He is currently being held in a Japanese prison while prosecutors decide whether to seek his indictment.

A spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police said Kamronwit's lawyer has asked Japanese authorities to allow his wife and son to visit him.

"These days, only lawyers and diplomatic officials are allowed to visit him," Pol.Lt.Gen. Prawuth Thawornsiri told reporters today.

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[Cuchulainn]

NOW he knows what it's like to be a Johnny-Nobody!!! Ha ha ha ha

[Pomthai]

Perhaps there's more to that Karma thing after all. I've always been a bit of a skeptic but maybe there is more to it....

[jaidam]

He could probably use a visit from his mia noi as well, it's been over a week.

[ratcatcher]

Not too many posters here being sympathetic. Understandably. He certainly won't be getting a visit from P.Chan-Ocha

[DLock]

At least he is learning how a real Police force conduct themselves.

So it might not be a total loss.

[NCC1701A]

i bet he is not sitting on the ground and his cell is bigger than the five foot square one he would be in if he were in thailand. air con too.

Edited July 2, 2015 by NCC1701A

[Pimay1]

The spokesperson said police are not certain what type of gun Kamronwit was carrying, but believes it was either a small .22 mini-revolver or a .38 revolver. Thai police previously told reporters Kamronwit was carrying the mini-revolver.

"There may be some inaccuracy," Pol.Lt.Gen. Prawuth said.

No shit Sherlock.

[Artisi]

i bet he is not sitting on the ground and his cell is bigger than the five foot square one he would be in if he were in thailand. air con too.

The main difference being, there would be no way he would ever he in a Thai prison cell, mates of mates would ensure he was squeeky clean.

[Artisi]

Why would he be allowed visitors, at this point he is probably being treated as a terrorist (or he should be) for trying to smuggle a firearm onto an airplane.

Edited July 2, 2015 by Artisi

[Bluespunk]

"Pol.Lt.Gen. Prawuth said……. told reporters police have not yet determined how the gun ended up in Kamronwit's luggage."

Let's see, hmm, how did it get there….I know…he put it there?

Edited July 2, 2015 by Bluespunk

[Soutpeel]

"Pol.Lt.Gen. Prawuth said……. told reporters police have not yet determined how the gun ended up in Kamronwit's luggage."

Let's see, hmm, how did it get there….I know…he put it there?

The Burmese gardener did it...silly

[Cuchulainn]

The same gardener who owned the Santika Night Club?

[geriatrickid]

i bet he is not sitting on the ground and his cell is bigger than the five foot square one he would be in if he were in thailand. air con too.

I suggest you look up life in a Japanese prison. It is regimented, cold and cruel.

Thais are social creatures. This man will be in solitary. His cell may be clean, but it will be a strict, regimented life. The Japanese are nasty, sadistic people when it comes to prisons. Cruel punishments such as forced standing in uncomfortable positions is not unusual. Beatings are the norm. Ever seen the Bridge Over the River Kwai? The Japanese haven't changed much since then. China often gets shredded by the west, but the Chinese have more compassion than the Japanese, so that should give you a hint.

[Artisi]

"Pol.Lt.Gen. Prawuth said……. told reporters police have not yet determined how the gun ended up in Kamronwit's luggage."

Let's see, hmm, how did it get there….I know…he put it there?

Now lets get this very straight before it gets off the rails and becomes fact, is this his Thai police mates making an arse-covering statement or the on-the-ball Japanese police making this statement?

I can see a huge difference in a statement such as this - - fact or bullshit.

[Oceanbat]

i bet he is not sitting on the ground and his cell is bigger than the five foot square one he would be in if he were in thailand. air con too.

I suggest you look up life in a Japanese prison. It is regimented, cold and cruel.

Thais are social creatures. This man will be in solitary. His cell may be clean, but it will be a strict, regimented life. The Japanese are nasty, sadistic people when it comes to prisons. Cruel punishments such as forced standing in uncomfortable positions is not unusual. Beatings are the norm. Ever seen the Bridge Over the River Kwai? The Japanese haven't changed much since then. China often gets shredded by the west, but the Chinese have more compassion than the Japanese, so that should give you a hint.

This is spot on. He won't be allowed any reading material not in Japanese either. They can hold him incommunicado for 30 days if they want. Drop a statement in Japanese and get them to sign it. Hence the high conviction rate. They aren't super cops, they are just able to apply a lot of leverage.

OB

[ramrod711]

Will he be allowed to hang the photo of himself and Thaksin in his cell? You know, just to remind him of brighter days.

[alocacoc]

I guess, a Japanese Prison must be the hell for Thais. The cells are clean and, compare to Thai cells comfortable. But, the prisoners must follow very strict rules. What they teach the prisoners is discipline.

[Manbing]

I guess, a Japanese Prison must be the hell for Thais. The cells are clean and, compare to Thai cells comfortable. But, the prisoners must follow very strict rules. What they teach the prisoners is discipline.

Here's a 3 min you tube breakdown of Japanese prison life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiw2NULDjKM

I am guessing Kamoronwit (aptly named) has been denied family visitors because the authorities are worried they might try to smuggle in some kind of fire arms.

Possibly a .22 or .38 which may or may not be registered, its unclear?

The schadenfreude is really strong with this story. So much so its like a good news story.

Edited July 2, 2015 by Manbing

[bruceybonus]

i bet he is not sitting on the ground and his cell is bigger than the five foot square one he would be in if he were in thailand. air con too.

I suggest you look up life in a Japanese prison. It is regimented, cold and cruel.

Thais are social creatures. This man will be in solitary. His cell may be clean, but it will be a strict, regimented life. The Japanese are nasty, sadistic people when it comes to prisons. Cruel punishments such as forced standing in uncomfortable positions is not unusual. Beatings are the norm. Ever seen the Bridge Over the River Kwai? The Japanese haven't changed much since then. China often gets shredded by the west, but the Chinese have more compassion than the Japanese, so that should give you a hint.

I was talking about this the other day. There is still an evil sadist underbelly that runs through Japanese society.

[HeijoshinCool]

They don't have humble pie in Thailand, so he had to go to Japan to get a big slice.

Tasty, huh, Chief?

[falangjim]

No sympathy for this jerk. Has he offered up a reason he was carrying a firearm onto an airplane? Is he stupid or was he going to off someone?

[rametindallas]

i bet he is not sitting on the ground and his cell is bigger than the five foot square one he would be in if he were in thailand. air con too.

I suggest you look up life in a Japanese prison. It is regimented, cold and cruel.

Thais are social creatures. This man will be in solitary. His cell may be clean, but it will be a strict, regimented life. The Japanese are nasty, sadistic people when it comes to prisons. Cruel punishments such as forced standing in uncomfortable positions is not unusual. Beatings are the norm. Ever seen the Bridge Over the River Kwai? The Japanese haven't changed much since then. China often gets shredded by the west, but the Chinese have more compassion than the Japanese, so that should give you a hint.

I did not know that. So conditions in a Japanese prison are worse than conditions in a Thai prison?

I feel sorry for him now that you described what he will be going through... NOT!

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[rametindallas]

i bet he is not sitting on the ground and his cell is bigger than the five foot square one he would be in if he were in thailand. air con too.

I suggest you look up life in a Japanese prison. It is regimented, cold and cruel.

Thais are social creatures. This man will be in solitary. His cell may be clean, but it will be a strict, regimented life. The Japanese are nasty, sadistic people when it comes to prisons. Cruel punishments such as forced standing in uncomfortable positions is not unusual. Beatings are the norm. Ever seen the Bridge Over the River Kwai? The Japanese haven't changed much since then. China often gets shredded by the west, but the Chinese have more compassion than the Japanese, so that should give you a hint.

This is spot on. He won't be allowed any reading material not in Japanese either. They can hold him incommunicado for 30 days if they want. Drop a statement in Japanese and get them to sign it. Hence the high conviction rate. They aren't super cops, they are just able to apply a lot of leverage.

OB

And that's different from Thailand, how?

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[Oceanbat]

i bet he is not sitting on the ground and his cell is bigger than the five foot square one he would be in if he were in thailand. air con too.

I suggest you look up life in a Japanese prison. It is regimented, cold and cruel.

Thais are social creatures. This man will be in solitary. His cell may be clean, but it will be a strict, regimented life. The Japanese are nasty, sadistic people when it comes to prisons. Cruel punishments such as forced standing in uncomfortable positions is not unusual. Beatings are the norm. Ever seen the Bridge Over the River Kwai? The Japanese haven't changed much since then. China often gets shredded by the west, but the Chinese have more compassion than the Japanese, so that should give you a hint.

This is spot on. He won't be allowed any reading material not in Japanese either. They can hold him incommunicado for 30 days if they want. Drop a statement in Japanese and get them to sign it. Hence the high conviction rate. They aren't super cops, they are just able to apply a lot of leverage.

OB

And that's different from Thailand, how?

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Didn't say it was different.

OB

[LannaGuy]

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"Pol.Lt.Gen. Prawuth said……. told reporters police have not yet determined how the gun ended up in Kamronwit's luggage."

Thaksin put it there??? cummon it's obvious that Lucerfiric Thaksin put it there

[tingtongfarang]

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"Pol.Lt.Gen. Prawuth said……. told reporters police have not yet determined how the gun ended up in Kamronwit's luggage."

Thaksin put it there??? cummon it's obvious that Lucerfiric Thaksin put it there

Hmm now you mention it i think you could have a point here.

[kingstonkid]

ok conspiracy time.

He went to japan to see a rep of the "GREAT MAN" to get an unregistered gun so that a man in black couold make an attempt to kill little sister so that the UDD would rise up against the military

Sorry need more caffeine this morning

[kaorop]

i bet he is not sitting on the ground and his cell is bigger than the five foot square one he would be in if he were in thailand. air con too.

I suggest you look up life in a Japanese prison. It is regimented, cold and cruel.

Thais are social creatures. This man will be in solitary. His cell may be clean, but it will be a strict, regimented life. The Japanese are nasty, sadistic people when it comes to prisons. Cruel punishments such as forced standing in uncomfortable positions is not unusual. Beatings are the norm. Ever seen the Bridge Over the River Kwai? The Japanese haven't changed much since then. China often gets shredded by the west, but the Chinese have more compassion than the Japanese, so that should give you a hint.

I was talking about this the other day. There is still an evil sadist underbelly that runs through Japanese society.

Use IMOP, as in : "In My Own Prejudice" to clarify yourself please.

[englishoak]

i bet he is not sitting on the ground and his cell is bigger than the five foot square one he would be in if he were in thailand. air con too.

I suggest you look up life in a Japanese prison. It is regimented, cold and cruel.

Thais are social creatures. This man will be in solitary. His cell may be clean, but it will be a strict, regimented life. The Japanese are nasty, sadistic people when it comes to prisons. Cruel punishments such as forced standing in uncomfortable positions is not unusual. Beatings are the norm. Ever seen the Bridge Over the River Kwai? The Japanese haven't changed much since then. China often gets shredded by the west, but the Chinese have more compassion than the Japanese, so that should give you a hint.

Awww poor chap, thats the risk you take breaking laws in another country, harsh eh ? Bit like getting caught with a joint and getting 8 years in Thailand...

Hope the guy gets a good sound thrashing, im sure hes metered or ordered a few out himself in the past. Sam nom na