Former Bangkok metropolitan police commissioner Kamronwit freed in Japan

[webfact]

Japan frees Kamronwit, to be back in Bangkok tomorrow



BANGKOK: -- Former Bangkok police chief Pol Lt-Gen Kamronwit Thoopkrachang was freed today after the Japanese state prosecutors decided not to file charge against him, Royal Thai Police spokesman Pol KT Gen Prawut Thawornsiri disclosed Monday morning.

The police spokesman said latest report he received from the Thai Embassy this morning said that the former metropolitan police commissioner was released today after the Japanese prosecutors didn’t pursue criminal charge against him after considering he had no intention.

The embassy said he will return to Bangkok tomorrow.

According to Matichon Online, a source close to the former senior police officer’s family said the family has booked him a flight back to Bangkok and will arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport at 2 pm Tuesday.

Earlier Matichon said his family and lawyers gained confidence that the Japanese prosecutors might not charge Pol Lt Gen Kamron after they had checked evidence and listened to testimonies from relevant people that the former Bangkok police chief had no intention to carry gun on board the plane to Bangkok.

It said under the Japanese law, it looks into intention of a person a significant factor.

Pol Lt Gen Kamronwit was arrested on June 22 at Narita airport after a .22 mini revolver was found in his carry-on baggage.

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/japan-frees-kamronwit-to-be-back-in-bangkok-tomorrow


-- Thai PBS 2015-07-13

[jaidam]

So, he wasn't carrying a loaded gun on to a plane then, that's a relief. I expect Kamronwit to sue any and everybody that defamed him by stating that he did do it.

The alternative to the above scenario is that Japan is not serious about people with clear and proven terror links from attempting to carry an illegal loaded firearm on to a commercial flight.

[hgma]

The trains are coming!

[ratcatcher]

[halloween]

And no mention of importing or possession either. Must have been an optical illusion.

Will they give him his gun back? Ignore it as it goes in his baggage when he flies home?

[lildragon]

Ahh Japan you buckled. I'm disappointed.

[jabis]

Juno Bloodlust (Japan) - Justice is Dead (NOTE: Play only if you enjoy [symphonic Black] Metal)

[PatOngo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfIpz2ys1wQ

[steelepulse]

And in other news, Japanese companies in Thailand will now enjoy special tax exemption status for 10 years...................

[Just1Voice]

Which is more important? The law, or profits?

Hummmm, that's a tough one, but I think profits wins that one.

[Pimay1]

Upon Kamronwit's return I'm confident there will be a full, comprehensive and transparent investigation here in Thailand whereby the truth will be revealed......as usual.

[HeijoshinCool]

Told ya they would kick him loose.

[rametindallas]

Japan... I am disappoint.

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Edited July 13, 2015 by rametindallas

[Anthony5]

Because the Japanese don't file charges doesn't mean it didn't happen.

FYI the American Toyota executive that was in Japanese jail for almost a month, on suspicion of importing prohibited medicines, was also released without charges.

[rkidlad]

Wow! What a precedent to set.

Any terrorist wishing to bring a gun on board a plane may as well try. Just use the old "I didn't know it was in there. Honestly".

And on your way you go.

[Bluespunk]

I'm sorry but that song is all about masturbation.

Why would that link to this story?

Unless of course you are saying the explanations given in this story is a tissue full of w...

Ah,

Wait,

Hang on,

Right,

Got you now......

[webfact]

Japanese prosecutors dropping charges against Kamronwit

BANGKOK, 13 July 2015 (NNT)- Japanese prosecutors have decided not to indict Police Lieutenant General Kamronwit Thoopkrajang on chages of bringing a gun onto the plane, the Royal Thai Police has disclosed.

According to Royal Thai Police Spokesperson Police Lieutenant General Prawut Thawornsiri, the Japanese embassy in Thailand has informed the Royal Thai Police that Police Lieutenant General Kamronwit will not be prosecuted.

The Spokesperson said the reasons the charges had been dropped at last were likely based on the relationship between the two nations, and the former Metro Police Chief’s testimony that it was not his intention to bring the weapon onto the aircraft.

Upon his return to Thailand, Police Lieutenant General Kamronwit is to be further questioned why he had the gun with him while travelling to Japan. Police Chief Police General Somyos Poompanmuang said carrying a weapon on board is only allowed when permission from the airlines and related units has been obtained.


-- NNT 2015-07-13

[Basil B]

Thailand to drop import duty on Japanese made cars, trucks & bike...

[IamNoone88]

Japan, shame on you. It is a disgraceful decision.

[ChangMaiSausage]

By tomorrow evening they will all be having a laugh over a bowl of somtam.

Scary what you can get away with, what's next?

[Manbing]

Its unlikely anyone will respect an anti-corruption campaign with a decision like this.

Edited July 13, 2015 by Manbing

[mancub]

A Major " cop out....no pun intended !

[ALLSEEINGEYE]

disgusted

[Briggsy]

As I predicted the deal was done. I wonder how much his family and he had to pay to get the relevant Thai ministries to offer something to the Japanese and then negotiate it out.

You see, "Thainess" does work overseas, you just have to change the currency. (to trade deals and BOI privileges)

[Jim walker]

We all know who to fly with now if we want to take our hand guns on board because you never know when it could come in handy if there happens to be a hijacking then we can shoot the bad guys.

[realenglish1]

I think this was a good ending to an unfortunate situation

[webfact]

Camronwit to return to Thailand Tuesday: Thai police spokesman
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Former metropolitan police chief Pol Lt Gen Camronwit Toopgrajank will return to Thailand on Tuesday after Japan's public prosecutors decided to drop charges against him for carrying a gun to board a plane, Royal Thai Police Spokesman Prawut Thawornsiri said Monday.

Prawut said Camronwit has been released from detention and handed over to the immigration police for deporting back to Thailand.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Camronwit-to-return-to-Thailand-Tuesday-Thai-polic-30264344.html


-- The Nation 2015-07-13

[Nickymaster]

It most have been a mistake by the Japanese to hold him for two weeks.

That will be the story from his spin doctors when he gets back.

Edited July 13, 2015 by Nickymaster

[tx22cb]

And, of course, Thai authorities will not investigate how the gun passed through Bangkok airport security in the first place.

[Nickymaster]

So the message here is: try to board a plane with a gun in Japan and if they catch you, you get a maximum of two weeks in prison.

Edited July 13, 2015 by Nickymaster