Drunk driving Phang Nga policeman fined B25,000, given 2 year suspended sentence

Yutthawat Lekmak

 

More than 30 residents gathered at Phang Nga Muang District Police Station on the night of Sept 9, calling for police to test the officer for alcohol. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- The chief of the Phang Nga City Police has confirmed today that the police officer charged with drunk driving in September last year was fined B25,000 and given a two-year suspended sentence.

 

An off-duty police officer reeking of alcohol left six people injured after his pickup truck crossed Phetkasem Rd and crashed into them – before the officer fled the scene – on Sept 9 outraging local residents in Phang Nga Town.

 

More than 30 residents gathered at Phang Nga Muang District Police Station on the night of Sept 9, calling for police to test the officer for alcohol and ensure justice was served in conducting their investigation. 

 

Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/drunk-driving-phang-nga-policeman-fined-b25-000-given-2-year-suspended-sentence-61123.php

 

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Col Suwat also confirmed that Sub Lt Thanom was still in full police employment, however he has yet to be disciplined as per police disciplinary procedures.

 

 

 

In most countries, dismissal from the force would be the first action taken. I can't see that happening here though.

Russian woman 2 days in jail and 100 000 fine for feeding fish with bread.



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1 hour ago, Thaiwrath said:

Col Suwat also confirmed that Sub Lt Thanom was still in full police employment, however he has yet to be disciplined as per police disciplinary procedures.

 

 

 

In most countries, dismissal from the force would be the first action taken. I can't see that happening here though.

In most countries someone is innocent until proven guilty.

Dismissal from the force mostly follows after a guilty verdict, and not before.

Relieved of duties is standard practice before.

 

13 minutes ago, hansnl said:

In most countries someone is innocent until proven guilty.

Dismissal from the force mostly follows after a guilty verdict, and not before.

Relieved of duties is standard practice before.

 

He's already been fines 25,000 baht and given a 2 year suspended sentence, I would say that's a clear indication of guilt, wouldn't you?

If it would have. Even a foreigner much higher fine like 10 times TIT

He was lucky he was not just feeding the fish! 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

ensure justice was served in conducting their investigation. 

 

Sadly you have lost out again. Its a rigged system and your not one of the players. 

1 hour ago, giddyup said:

He's already been fines 25,000 baht and given a 2 year suspended sentence, I would say that's a clear indication of guilt, wouldn't you?

Guilt yes proper punishment no. As the old saying goes from a famous movie "I'll be back"

2 hours ago, Xaos said:

Russian woman 2 days in jail and 100 000 fine for feeding fish with bread.



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100,000 bail wasn't it ?

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No, fine has not yet been determined.

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total b o l l o c k s....

 

Needs to be dismissed from Police & banned from driving for life or he will end up an other demented Taxi driver!

Thank God he wasn't feeding fish? 

Not even transfer to an inactive post.

Somebody already mentioned  how much more dangerous the feeding of fish is itt?