snoop1130 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Fugitive Nen Kham held in custody of US officials THAILAND:-- Fugitive ex-monk Nen Kham Chattiko who is wanted in Thailand for multiple criminal charges, including manslaughter and money laundering, has been held in custody of US officials.Department of Special Investigation chief Pol Col Paisit Wongmuang disclosed that he was informed of the arrest by US officials of the former head of Khantitham monastery also known as Veeraphol Sukphol on Friday.He said that the DSI and the Office of the Attorney-General would coordinate with US officials through the Thai Interpol to have Nen Kham extradited to Thailand to face criminal charges.However, the DSI chief noted that, in the extradition process, charges would have to be lodged against Nen Kham first by the US court for his acknowledgement after which the ex-monk had the right to defend himself against the charges.In other words, he said it would time some time before Nen Kham would be extradited.According to the DSI, there are five cases still pending against the ex-monk. These include sexual assault against a minor; using fake doctoral certificate from World Peace University; reckless driving causing death to an individual; money laundering concerning donations; drug addiction and claiming to have super natural powers. Full Story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/fugitive-nen-kham-held-custody-us-officials/ -- Thai PBS 2016-07-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Long, long overdue But: "However, the DSI chief noted that, in the extradition process, charges would have to be lodged against Nen Kham first by the US court for his acknowledgement after which the ex-monk had the right to defend himself against the charges." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 no comment on the offences as he has not been found guilty me thinks he will need his super natural powers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siripon Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I think Prayud should build a special prison for miscreant monks to preach non-attachment. No phones, sound systems, TV or internet, Simply 2 vegetarian meals a day with dhamma teaching combined with mindful meditative practices, ie washing dishes and scrubbing floors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djjamie Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 The monk that most other criminally inclined monks look up to. Lets hope he returns under the current govt. Justice will surely prevail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockman Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Dont hold your breath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Seems to have used up all his merit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 and claiming to have super natural powers. Still needs a jet to fly however: Superman 1 - Nen Kham 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 "...it would time some time before Nen Kham would be extradited..." Probably about as long as Captain Lawrence Oates was away from the rest of the doomed Scott Polar Expedition when (on 17 March 2012), he said "I am just going outside and may be some time". What a contrast between Chattiko and Oates! Oates walked from his tent into a blizzard (and to his death) as an act of self-sacrifice, rather than compromise the chances of survival of his three companions (http://www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/captain-lawrence-oates/). Chattiko, on the other hand, is one of a growing ranks of monks in Thailand who bring shame to the Buddhist-faith! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayk Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) I didn't know there was a law for charging someone for claiming to have supernatural powers. So in reality the PM visits criminals when he goes to see a fortune teller because they of course believe they have super natural powers. Edited July 22, 2016 by Rayk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 And how long would it take for him to be extradited? And even when he's here, can't he just hide in a temple with a bunch of dumb dumbs sitting out the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Slowly slowly the wheels are turning, many more to go but a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 shame the police/dsi dont have the same set of ethics in Thailand as the other countries that are arresting these frauds and arrest all the so called monks/abbots here that are wanted by them, seems that the only ones being arrested are those outside Thailand where the thai authorities do not have to do the dirty work themselves. Maybe eventually the ones refusing to attend the hearings etc or where the thai dsi/police are too scared to actually go after them will finally be caught when/if they go overseas..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Is it an offence if I put on my superman uniform and claim I can leap tall buildings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnx Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Once back to Thailand he will apologize, or send his family to do it, donate some money, and all will be forgiven after a short media circus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LomSak27 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 He said that the DSI and the Office of the Attorney-General would coordinate with US officials through the Thai Interpol to have Nen Kham extradited to Thailand to face criminal charges.However, the DSI chief noted that, in the extradition process, charges would have to be lodged against Nen Kham first by the US court for his acknowledgement after which the ex-monk had the right to defend himself against the charges. Ahha, basically admitting while the media watch dogs sit on their thumbs and play along, that Thailand has a kinda extradition treaty with the US a sort at treay with out coming out and saying it well truth is we don't. Troll team, time to hit wiki and defend thai extradition agreement!! . As a prominent US Attorney General said, we only get criminals back from Thailand if they want to ... many times they don't. Maybe the US will send him back BUT not because of some doggy supposed extradition agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABloke Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 The monk that most other criminally inclined monks look up to. Lets hope he returns under the current govt. Justice will surely prevail. Let's hope he doesn't return: in thr US he might actually have to go to prison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsdawdle Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Drug addiction and claiming to have super human powers are chargeable offenses? Do Thai jamokes actually expect U.S. courts to prosecute on such charges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsdawdle Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Hey PM, you don't need to wait. Just inform the U.S.that you are invoking Article 44 and demand to have him returned tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 An off topic post containing a link to Bangkok Post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbler Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I predict he will hire an attorney who will have the process delayed until the election takes place then he'll agree to return on his own volition and buy his way out of trouble..... then head to a comfortable retirement in Dubai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindMagician Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 It's amazing how the monks in LoS cling on to power and maintain the surface level high status that they abuse. "Power" .. yes, they have power, with behind the scenes manipulation and deals that make the mafia look like kids in a playground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookedondhamma Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 The monk that most other criminally inclined monks look up to. Lets hope he returns under the current govt. Justice will surely prevail. Let's hope he doesn't return: in thr US he might actually have to go to prison Exactly. They can't even take care of the dhammikaya scam let alone the political deviant in monk robes. If he came back his followers here (and he still has very many) would start pulling out half-wit excuses to keep him from being punished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 "...it would time some time before Nen Kham would be extradited..." Probably about as long as Captain Lawrence Oates was away from the rest of the doomed Scott Polar Expedition when (on 17 March 2012), he said "I am just going outside and may be some time". What a contrast between Chattiko and Oates! oates.jpg Oates walked from his tent into a blizzard (and to his death) as an act of self-sacrifice, rather than compromise the chances of survival of his three companions (http://www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/captain-lawrence-oates/). Chattiko, on the other hand, is one of a growing ranks of monks in Thailand who bring shame to the Buddhist-faith! Quite a reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balance Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 There is some confusion as to what is going on here. Charges are not brought forward by a US court. There is no trial in any US court. Below is the first Article of the 1992 Extradition Treaty between the US and Thailand. The only thing that the Thai government has to show is that this slime bag is charged with crimes that he would have faced charges if he had committed them in the US. I would predict he will arrive in handcuffs in 3-5 months. ARTICLE 1Obligation to Extradite (1) The Contracting Parties agree to extradite to each other, subject to the provisions described in this Treaty, persons found in the territory of one of the Contracting Parties who have been proceeded against for, have been charged with, have been found guilty of, or are wanted for the enforcement of a judicially pronounced penalty for committing an extraditable offense, by the judicial authority of the Requesting State. The term “judicial authority” shall include the police and public prosecution authority for the purpose of proceeding against or charging such persons in accordance with the laws of each Contracting Party. (2) With respect to an extraditable offense committed outside the territory of the Requesting State, the Requested State shall grant extradition, subject to the provisions of this Treaty, if its laws would provide for the punishment of such an offense in comparable circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) He said that the DSI and the Office of the Attorney-General would coordinate with US officials through the Thai Interpol to have Nen Kham extradited to Thailand to face criminal charges. However, the DSI chief noted that, in the extradition process, charges would have to be lodged against Nen Kham first by the US court for his acknowledgement after which the ex-monk had the right to defend himself against the charges. Ahha, basically admitting while the media watch dogs sit on their thumbs and play along, that Thailand has a kinda extradition treaty with the US a sort at treay with out coming out and saying it well truth is we don't. Troll team, time to hit wiki and defend thai extradition agreement!! . As a prominent US Attorney General said, we only get criminals back from Thailand if they want to ... many times they don't. Maybe the US will send him back BUT not because of some doggy supposed extradition agreement https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_extradition_treaties. Thailand is after Tanzania in this list, but maybe it became null and void because Ronny Reagan was having an age related problem at the time ........... Edited July 23, 2016 by silent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmebike Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Look at the list of pending charges .... he's no monk, just a criminal posing as one to milk the gullible public for all he can. I hope the US recognize he's wanted here for some serious charges and help speed up his extradition. SOM NOM NAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahibji Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 how did the monk make his way to the US despite being wanted in Thailand for so many criminal activities.get the police and the immigration to coordinate in case of visa application by potential travellers. make police clearance a pre-requisite in visa applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 how did the monk make his way to the US despite being wanted in Thailand for so many criminal activities.get the police and the immigration to coordinate in case of visa application by potential travellers. make police clearance a pre-requisite in visa applications. Using super natural powers, he tele-ported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Maybe a 2nd extradition in 8 years? Gotta be some slow (or corrupt) learners among Thai authorities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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