Police chief says police have to exercise extreme caution in arresting Dhammachayo

[sweatalot]

They are used to extreme caution - I rmember Koh Tao

[Retiredandhappyhere]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Noting that Phra Dhammachayo is an important figure, Pol Gen Chakthip said police had to move cautiously and in compliance with the law, taking into consideration other implications.

 

Well, that explains everything really!

[Johnniey]

2 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

This isn't really about "money laundering" or "forest encroachment", or even a vintage automobile.

 

The Junta wants to "reform" everything, (OK, maybe not education, the police, the military, the judiciary), including Thai Theravada Buddhism. This means, as with most things here, marginalizing the sects of the masses ( Maha Nikaya - reddish/orange robes) and the new-age sect, Dhammkaya, while reinforcing the "acceptable" sect, Dhammayuttika Nikaya (Yellowish-Greenish/orange robes).

 

It's all about controlling the people, and making sure the phrai stay subservient to the amart. 

 

 

 

Interesting point of view.

 

I hope they do reinforce the forest tradition. I have fond memories of Ajahn Buddhadasa Bhikkhu and Suan Mokh.

 

What the difference between poo dee and amart?

 

 

 

[elgordo38]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

 

BANGKOK: -- Police have not dragged their feet in the arrest of Phra Dhammachayo but they merely want to be cautious, Pol Gen Chakthip Chaichinda explained on Monday.

Caution being the better part of valor. Its a constant case of cat and mouse and we know which is what. I loved the picture in the English newspaper of a Thai guy carrying a Hypocrite sign in front of the flying saucer. Apparently he has seen the light. 

[Eric Loh]

2 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

This isn't really about "money laundering" or "forest encroachment", or even a vintage automobile.

 

The Junta wants to "reform" everything, (OK, maybe not education, the police, the military, the judiciary), including Thai Theravada Buddhism. This means, as with most things here, marginalizing the sects of the masses ( Maha Nikaya - reddish/orange robes) and the new-age sect, Dhammkaya, while reinforcing the "acceptable" sect, Dhammayuttika Nikaya (Yellowish-Greenish/orange robes).

 

It's all about controlling the people, and making sure the phrai stay subservient to the amart. 

 

 

 

Surely the coup was carried out to re-set the laws for more draconian control. Draft charter, centralized government, media, internet, 44 are all about control. Maybe you got a point. 

[elgordo38]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Noting that Phra Dhammachayo is an important figure, Pol Gen Chakthip said police had to move cautiously and in compliance with the law, taking into consideration other implications.

Yes yea ole pecking order rears its ugly head again. 

[WhizBang]

Proof, once again, that money talks and Hi-So walks, in this third world cess pool of a country.

 

 

[Redline]

Just forget it

[Sooo Upto Me]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Police tell Buddhism office to consider Dhammachayo case in Sangha reforms

December 20, 2016 01:00 
By SURIYA PATATHAYO, 
ANAN WICHITPRACHA, 
PONGSATHAT RUJIPHUTTANYAPHAT 
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- NATIONAL POLICE chief General Chakthip Chaijinda yesterday urged the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to consider the controversy relating to Dhammakaya Temple’s former abbot Phra Dhammachayo as part of planned Sangha Act reforms.

 

Chakthip said such controversies should not be allowed to occur, while other organisations had already started reforms.

 

Chakthip added that he had not delayed the operation for police to enter Dhammakaya Temple to arrest the fugitive monk, who is charged with money laundering and receiving stolen assets linked to the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative embezzlement case, as well as separate land-encroachment charges.

 

He said police had not raided the temple because they were working on related cases, adding that the arrest of such a prominent suspect had to be done “by the book”, considering all factors to prevent events from getting out of control. 

 

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30302436

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2016-12-20

 

For God's sake how long do you need to arrest this obvious criminal?

It's just excuse after excuse from the bib.

Absolutely Pathetic.  ????

[Morch]

Police have not dragged their feet in the arrest of Phra Dhammachayo but they merely want to be cautious, Pol Gen Chakthip Chaichinda explained on Monday.

 

[mettech]

The story became to o big and Boudha won't allowed his super monk to be posted as a thief.

[Basil B]

They should stop pussy footing about and do the job.

 

This is the way to do it...

 

[Thingamabob]

So much money changing hands on this. Authorities all paid off, hence no action will be taken.

[IamNoone88]

Obviously the law is not applicable on an equal basis.

[tifino]

 

sounds like a perfect flying saucer for Julian Assange to hide in - it seems to be working well for the Abbot

 

 

I can see other uses for the temple once it's empty...

 

 

for example (in the past):

 -  the Kremlin used to be a Church, and others were converted into museums.

 

 

A lot more is happening than what meets the eyes

[lvr181]

17 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

Should we email the chief this story. 

 

 

 

 

Yup, announcements are made for the happiness of Thai peoples and to convince the rest of the world. But we know they love to talk but then chicken out when it comes to followup action!

And IMPORTANT figures can be criminals too. The message being given is that if you're important, connected or rich you can challenge/disobey the law but your feet will not touch the ground if you're poor or a visitor to the country.

[bangon04]

On 12/20/2016 at 7:39 AM, ezzra said:

.. it's shaping up to be one of the biggest

farce in law Thai enforcement's history..... 

Now there is a great idea for a TV Subforum......... nominations please....

[scorecard]

On 12/20/2016 at 1:03 PM, Eric Loh said:

 

Surely the coup was carried out to re-set the laws for more draconian control. Draft charter, centralized government, media, internet, 44 are all about control. Maybe you got a point. 

 

Actually your wrong el, the coup came about because of the actions of your immoral idols.