Heads up regarding Police checks.

[fredob43]

Arrived home today only to be greeted by a 3 pip copper wanting to take family photo and see passport. This is the 2nd time in the last 3 months.

Reason given was they are checking on everyone they can find in THAILAND either at their address or hotel who is non Thai. Making sure that they are where they are supposed to be.

Evidently the government has told them to do it again. All to do with Bombs or some such twaddle. But for whatever reason. Make sure your paper work is up to date.

[apetley]

Where abouts are you?

[Don Mega]

Whats a "3 pip copper"... ?

[norfolkandchance]

Maybe a Captain

[stoneyboy]

Where abouts are you?

I think K P Phet or The Sawan

[Ace of Pop]

. Just checking on Bums not Bombs in the area

[ronwparker]

I have little respect for the RTP for many reasons that most farng know...

[fredob43]

. Just checking on Bums not Bombs in the area

Why am I not surprised that I get yet Another RUDE Idiotic reply from you.

For your information my post was put in for peeps with more than half a brain cell as a heads up.

If you cant say anything sensible suggest you go away.

For the peep that wanted to know where I am K.P.Phet. Have had a few phone calls from locals farang today they have also been checked.

[fredob43]

Whats a "3 pip copper"... ?

One with 3 pips on his lapel so not an also ran dogs body.

[johnnynmonic]

They came to my place a few months ago. They weren't the normal cops though, they were the border cops (ต.ช.ด.). They did the same thing, thumbed through the passport, took a picture. Seemed really friendly. Then left. My landlord told me later that they went to him afterwards and told him we were sex trafficers. The landlord gave them 5k baht, and I guess then they decided we weren't... Bunch of crooks.

[slerickson]

Arrived home today only to be greeted by a 3 pip copper wanting to take family photo and see passport. This is the 2nd time in the last 3 months.

Reason given was they are checking on everyone they can find in THAILAND either at their address or hotel who is non Thai. Making sure that they are where they are supposed to be.

Evidently the government has told them to do it again. All to do with Bombs or some such twaddle. But for whatever reason. Make sure your paper work is up to date.

So were you out and about with passport on you? Would they haul you off if you didn't? I almost never carry one.

[Don Mega]

Whats a "3 pip copper"... ?

One with 3 pips on his lapel so not an also ran dogs body.

Thanks for the explanation, Unfortunately Iam non the wiser as that makes no sense either.

Is it UK slang ?

[Don Mega]

Arrived home today only to be greeted by a 3 pip copper wanting to take family photo and see passport. This is the 2nd time in the last 3 months.

Reason given was they are checking on everyone they can find in THAILAND either at their address or hotel who is non Thai. Making sure that they are where they are supposed to be.

Evidently the government has told them to do it again. All to do with Bombs or some such twaddle. But for whatever reason. Make sure your paper work is up to date.

So were you out and about with passport on you? Would they haul you off if you didn't? I almost never carry one.

Yeah dunno what you read slerickson but I read fredbo was at home.... good chance thats where the passport also resides so was easy to produce for this 3 pip fella.

[DoctorG]

Whats a "3 pip copper"... ?

One with 3 pips on his lapel so not an also ran dogs body.

Thanks for the explanation, Unfortunately Iam non the wiser as that makes no sense either.

Is it UK slang ?

Would be Captain in British military, but no idea what rank in Thai police.

[Gsxrnz]

Whats a "3 pip copper"... ?

One with 3 pips on his lapel so not an also ran dogs body.

Thanks for the explanation, Unfortunately Iam non the wiser as that makes no sense either.

Is it UK slang ?

Would be Captain in British military, but no idea what rank in Thai police.

Makes no difference anyway. My security guard is a Wing Commander.

[Ace of Pop]

Whats the point of this post.?. To warn Bums to have an excuse ready ?... Absolutely pointless to all of us honest Visa Members im sure. Mention your post to Immigration next time you're there, they will be pleased with you.

[p_brownstone]

They came to my place a few months ago. They weren't the normal cops though, they were the border cops (ต.ช.ด.). They did the same thing, thumbed through the passport, took a picture. Seemed really friendly. Then left. My landlord told me later that they went to him afterwards and told him we were sex trafficers. The landlord gave them 5k baht, and I guess then they decided we weren't... Bunch of crooks.

I rather think your Landlord is telling porkies.

Why would he pay Baht 5,000.- of his own money just to keep a couple of "sex traffickers" in his residence?

Patrick

[wombat]

Whats a "3 pip copper"... ?

One with 3 pips on his lapel so not an also ran dogs body.

Thanks for the explanation, Unfortunately Iam non the wiser as that makes no sense either.

Is it UK slang ?

Would be Captain in British military, but no idea what rank in Thai police.

Inspector (three pips)

[gerry123]

. Just checking on Bums not Bombs in the area

Why am I not surprised that I get yet Another RUDE Idiotic reply from you.

For your information my post was put in for peeps with more than half a brain cell as a heads up.

If you cant say anything sensible suggest you go away.

For the peep that wanted to know where I am K.P.Phet. Have had a few phone calls from locals farang today they have also been checked.

peeps ???>?

[sir charles IV]

Whats a "3 pip copper"... ?

One with 3 pips on his lapel so not an also ran dogs body.

Thanks for the explanation, Unfortunately Iam non the wiser as that makes no sense either.

Is it UK slang ?

Would be Captain in British military, but no idea what rank in Thai police.

Inspector (three pips)

no. It's police captain.

[sir charles IV]

. Just checking on Bums not Bombs in the area

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[kelboy]

They came round my place last month but we were away. So the next they phoned me,normally when a Thai man phones my number I just turn it off ,but for some reason I just passed it to the wife.they said we had to go back home so they could take photos and check my documents. Wife told them don't be silly where 5 hours away just take a copy from last time, so he said ok.

You are supposed to report to the the police once a year I think.

[sawadee1947]

They came to my place a few months ago. They weren't the normal cops though, they were the border cops (ต.ช.ด.). They did the same thing, thumbed through the passport, took a picture. Seemed really friendly. Then left. My landlord told me later that they went to him afterwards and told him we were sex trafficers. The landlord gave them 5k baht, and I guess then they decided we weren't... Bunch of crooks.

They came to your place without any reason??? Can't believe..

[CharlieH]

Just for clarification for others......."pips" signifies rank.

[Fookhaht]

They came to my place a few months ago. They weren't the normal cops though, they were the border cops (ต.ช.ด.). They did the same thing, thumbed through the passport, took a picture. Seemed really friendly. Then left. My landlord told me later that they went to him afterwards and told him we were sex trafficers. The landlord gave them 5k baht, and I guess then they decided we weren't... Bunch of crooks.

They came to your place without any reason??? Can't believe..

Yeah, incredulous too.

Going on 14 years here with nothing but a wave, smile and nod from the local police in public places.

[fredob43]

Just for clarification for others......."pips" signifies rank.

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Thank you for that. Maybe it'll clarify things.

[vogie]

I have little respect for the RTP for many reasons that most farng know...

Have just checked with them and they say the feeling is mutual.

[fredob43]

Arrived home today only to be greeted by a 3 pip copper wanting to take family photo and see passport. This is the 2nd time in the last 3 months.

Reason given was they are checking on everyone they can find in THAILAND either at their address or hotel who is non Thai. Making sure that they are where they are supposed to be.

Evidently the government has told them to do it again. All to do with Bombs or some such twaddle. But for whatever reason. Make sure your paper work is up to date.

So were you out and about with passport on you? Would they haul you off if you didn't? I almost never carry one.

Yeah dunno what you read slerickson but I read fredbo was at home.... good chance thats where the passport also resides so was easy to produce for this 3 pip fella.

Thank you as well, there does seem to be a lot of peeps (People) on TV that cant read English or understand same, maybe next time I should put it all in capitals or Russian.

[NoshowJones]

Whats a "3 pip copper"... ?

One with 3 pips on his lapel so not an also ran dogs body.

Thanks for the explanation, Unfortunately Iam non the wiser as that makes no sense either.

Is it UK slang ?

Would be Captain in British military, but no idea what rank in Thai police.

Anyone know how many ranks there are in the Thailand police? Don't they have sub lieutenants, this lieutenant and that lieutenant?

[UPDEHSOI]

Arrived home today only to be greeted by a 3 pip copper wanting to take family photo and see passport. This is the 2nd time in the last 3 months.

Reason given was they are checking on everyone they can find in THAILAND either at their address or hotel who is non Thai. Making sure that they are where they are supposed to be.

Evidently the government has told them to do it again. All to do with Bombs or some such twaddle. But for whatever reason. Make sure your paper work is up to date.

So were you out and about with passport on you? Would they haul you off if you didn't? I almost never carry one.

Khun Slerickson, it's entirely up to you, but for all the time it takes I would at least carry a copy of my passport ( which is acceptable ) If you don't and you get nailed by a police officer...AND ..it doesn't have to be a three pipper, you will soon make him a few thousand baht richer, and you a few thousand baht poorer. Also, it ain't about the money so much ( well, actually it is ) it's the glint in the cop's eye and the little grin on the face you pay for a tune up on his car, or a coupla new tires for his bike.