Loei underage karaoke bar raids uncover "bribes for police" lists

[rooster59]

Loei underage karaoke bar raids uncover "bribes for police" lists

 

Image: Thairath

 

Raids on karaoke bars that were fronts for illegal underage sex in Loei in the north east of Thailand have uncovered lists of names of police to be paid backhanders.

The raids were mounted on three karaoke lounges in the popular resort area of Phu Reua on Thursday evening following complaints made over three months ago to the government's Damrongtham watchdog.

After a three month investigation the raiding party fronted by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) went to the three establishments after conducting sting tactics.

They found 5 foreign girls under the age of 18 at Phu Reua Café, Sai Thong Karaoke and Man Man Karaoke. Charges were laid against the owners of all three in relation to human trafficking legislation and the sex trade.

In addition the DSI said they had uncovered evidence of a list of "many officials in authority and law enforcement" who had been paid sums of money in transfers.

 

Source: Thairath

 

 

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The names are being passed on for action by the Crime Suppression Division.

[oldgent]

Wo Ho this should be good

[ezzra]

 

36 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

In addition the DSI said they had uncovered evidence of a list of "many officials in authority and law enforcement" who had been paid sums of money in transfers.

Why am I NOT gob smacked reading the above information? that's because

this is like a whack-a -mole game, you hit some bars and they pop somewhere

else as soon as......

[Thaiwrath]

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

The names are being passed on for action by the Crime Suppression Division.

Or possible inaction, depending on each individual's wealth.

[Get Real]

Somebody copy the list! I might just get it´s own feet and suddenly walk away!

[whatawonderfulday]

Yet another "Cilla".  For those who have never seen a previous old TV series by that past famous entertainer, Cilla Black, then "Surprise, Surprise"

[DILLIGAD]

So a new Merc coming soon to the boss of the Crime Suppression Unit then!


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[newatthis]

So,  it's not only Pattaya.

[mark01]

Go into almost any gogo bar in Pattaya and you'll find a list (book) of regular payments to corrupt police and officials.

If us "stupid farangs" know the score, then the Thais certainly do.

[hobz]

This is an outrage! Who are these corrupt police and officials that give a bad name to otherwise perfect thai police and officials! 

I demand that they be given the harshest penalty possible! Transfer them to inactive posts!! Yesterday!!

[DILLIGAD]

This is an outrage! Who are these corrupt police and officials that give a bad name to otherwise perfect thai police and officials! 
I demand that they be given the harshest penalty possible! Transfer them to inactive posts!! Yesterday!!

And the 'circle of life' goes on and on!


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[Srikcir]

4 hours ago, rooster59 said:

uncovered lists of names of police to be paid backhanders.

This creates a heavy burden on the police. Now new lists will be needed.

[rijb]

They probably just use the office phone listing from the local police station.

[Lupatria]

Corruption- a chance not to be missed

After recent desperate and childish attempts to promote tourism (Pokémon/Durian KitKat/let’s lure Muslims) the S&T Lady probably misses the chance to adopt a brilliant idea from her colleagues in Mexico. In Thailand it would even be possible to enhance the tours to week long nationwide trips.

[TPI]

16 minutes ago, hobz said:

This is an outrage! Who are these corrupt police and officials that give a bad name to otherwise perfect thai police and officials! 

I demand that they be given the harshest penalty possible! Transfer them to inactive posts!! Yesterday!!

At last a poster who tells it like it is!! A bit harsh IMHO

[sweatalot]

 a list of "many officials in authority and law enforcement" who had been paid sums of money in transfers.

 

Who had thought this?

[hansnl]

1 hour ago, mark01 said:

Go into almost any gogo bar in Pattaya and you'll find a list (book) of regular payments to corrupt police and officials.

If us "stupid farangs" know the score, then the Thais certainly do.

There are, sir, various gradations of knowing, sir.

[soalbundy]

This just shows how blatant corruption here is, money transfers !! they don't even try to hide it by paying cash with coded names. I presume tax was payed on the bribes, no?

[trainman34014]

The Police and Officials will sue the bars for having lists of names and trying to tell the truth about who the recipients are !

 

Is there anymore room in the 'inactive moved sideways post department' ?   Doubtful; so it will be slapped wrists and told to be more discreet in future.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

Quote

The names are being passed on for action by the Crime Suppression Division.

So the names of the alleged bribe takers are being passed along to the CSD, which is a unit of the Royal Thai Police...

 

And what kind of police and "law enforcement" officials were among those taking bribes from these establishments???

 

 

[natway09]

Not much sympathy for the owner here, underage staff will put them in deep sh    t

& why the hell do they keep records of who the brown paper bag went to. no brains or commonsense

[elgordo38]

8 hours ago, rooster59 said:

In addition the DSI said they had uncovered evidence of a list of "many officials in authority and law enforcement" who had been paid sums of money in transfers.

When will they ever learn to code these lists. Using their real name is stupid. Code them. A couple suggestions Looser, Buffoon, Flatfoot, Easy Money Seeker the list is endless. OOoops I forgot this might infringe on the loosing of face. I was wrong arrest them. Hmm another challenge. Back to square one.

[darksidedog]

The bars being busted is news.

The fact that cops had been taking bribes is not.

 

[elliss]

15 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

Or possible inaction, depending on each individual's wealth.

         Inaction ,  meaning the brown envelopes were late . 

[The Deerhunter]

14 hours ago, hobz said:

This is an outrage! Who are these corrupt police and officials that give a bad name to otherwise perfect thai police and officials! 

I demand that they be given the harshest penalty possible! Transfer them to inactive posts!! Yesterday!!

A case of 95% giving a bad name to the rest.

[DILLIGAD]

A case of 95% giving a bad name to the rest.

The other 5% must have been on paid leave!


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[ChrisY1]

On 2/18/2017 at 5:02 AM, oldgent said:

Wo Ho this should be good

Don't get too excited.....won't go anywhere...

[ableguy]

Every farang with half a brain knows that money is god in thailand,  nothing is more important and never will be.

[elliss]

On 2/18/2017 at 8:25 AM, newatthis said:

So,  it's not only Pattaya.

     Kap , underage  Laos girls  are  available  everywhere in  Issan . 

            Take care out there .

[piewarmer]

You need to keep all outgoings logged for the tax man.